Rusbuldt joined the Large “I” in 1986 and took on the CEO position in 2001 after main the affiliation’s authorities affairs division for a few years. Throughout his time with the affiliation, he has overseen main initiatives, together with:
- The inception of Large “I” Markets (a market entry program for agent members);
- The formation of BIRC (a reinsurance firm) and InsurBanc (a financial institution catering to impartial insurance coverage businesses);
- The implementation of Trusted Selection® (a advertising and marketing model for members) and TrustedChoice.com (a consumer-facing agent locator and firm);
- The creation of Large “I” Hires (a nationwide hiring useful resource for the impartial company channel); and
- The institution of the Trusted Selection Catastrophe Reduction Fund and COVID-19 Reduction Fund for member businesses in want, amongst different notable improvements.
Most lately, Rusbuldt steered the affiliation via the COVID-19 pandemic and the celebration of the affiliation’s one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary. Moreover, he was acknowledged for his contributions to the business over time, together with being named one in every of Insurance coverage Enterprise journal’s world’s high insurance coverage leaders on its International 100 record.
Commenting on the insurance coverage chief’s retirement, Bob Charge – president of Charge Insurance coverage in Kansas and Large “I” fast previous chair, who presided over the Large “I” board assembly – stated Rusbuldt’s affect on the affiliation, its impartial agent and dealer members, and the business “can’t be overstated.”
“The impartial company system is stronger and higher right now, because of greater than 20 years of Bob’s unimaginable management. Along with his drive, work ethic, and real dedication to our members, he’s a changemaker who has elevated the IA channel. Bob’s shut relationships with so many key gamers within the business have made an indelible mark,” Charge stated.
As a part of the turnover course of, the Large “I” government committee named Charles Symington (senior vp for exterior, business, and authorities affairs) Rusbuldt’s successor, efficient August 31, 2023.
Like Rusbuldt, Symington has an extended historical past with the Large “I,” having been with the affiliation since 2004. He oversees federal and state authorities affairs, political affairs, grassroots, business relations, and communications and media affairs.
Commenting on Rusbuldt’s successor, Charge stated: “Charles is the right alternative to guide our affiliation going ahead and constructing on Bob’s legacy. Along with his in depth business expertise in each the private and non-private sectors and his impeccable connections on Capitol Hill, the Large ‘I’ will probably be properly positioned for additional progress and energy sooner or later. Our agent leaders and workers have all the time revered Charles and loved working with him, and we look ahead to seeing the place he takes our group within the years forward.”
