Our Team
Robert A. Rusbuldt
Board of Directors
Bob is a nationally recognized leader in the insurance and financial services industry, with over 40 years of experience in association leadership, public policy, advocacy, and executive management. He currently serves as President of Rusbuldt & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm advising organizations on strategy, governance, advocacy, and industry engagement.
From 2001 to 2023, Bob was President and CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), becoming the longest-serving CEO in the organization’s history. He oversaw more than 300,000 members across 51 state associations and led initiatives in technology, digital marketing, education, advocacy, and professional development.
Earlier, he held senior executive roles including Legislative Director at the American Insurance Association, the U.S. Labor Department, and for Congressman Carroll Campbell, with responsibility for the House Ways & Means Committee. He has served on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, including WR Berkley Corporation and the United States Capitol Historical Society, and has been recognized as one of the insurance industry’s Top 25 Living Legends. Bob holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from The King’s College and an M.A. from American University.
