Professional Affiliations
Associations & Memberships
McBride Group maintains active memberships in leading insurance and financial industry associations — a reflection of our commitment to professionalism, ethics, and serving our clients well.
Our Professional Memberships
Independent Insurance Network
Trusted Choice®
McBride Group is a proud Trusted Choice® member agency. Trusted Choice® is a national brand of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA), representing over 25,000 independent insurance agencies across the country. Member agencies commit to a pledge of performance — providing customers with choice, customization, and advocacy.
Visit TrustedChoice.com →National Trade Association
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA)
The IIABA — also known as the Big "I" — is the nation's oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers. Membership reflects a commitment to professionalism, education, and advocacy on behalf of policyholders and the independent agency system.
Visit IndependentAgent.com →State Trade Association
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV)
The IIAV is the state affiliate of the IIABA and represents independent insurance agents throughout Virginia. Membership provides access to continuing education, legislative advocacy, and professional development resources that help agents better serve their clients.
Visit IIAV.com →Health & Benefits Professionals
National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU)
NAHU represents insurance professionals who sell and service health, employee benefits, and related insurance products. Membership supports ongoing education and advocacy for access to quality, affordable health coverage for individuals, families, and businesses.
Visit NAHU.org →Business Integrity & Trust
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
The BBB promotes marketplace trust by setting standards for ethical business behavior and encouraging best practices. Accreditation reflects a commitment to transparency, honesty, and responsiveness to customer concerns.
Visit BBB.org →Financial & Insurance Professionals
National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
NAIFA is one of the oldest and largest associations for insurance and financial professionals in the United States. It advocates for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, promotes ethical conduct, and provides professional development resources.
Visit NAIFA.org →Why Association Membership Matters
When choosing an insurance agent, professional affiliations are a meaningful signal of quality and accountability.
Professional Standards
Association membership holds agents to a code of ethics and professional conduct, so you can trust you're working with someone who takes their responsibilities seriously.
Ongoing Education
Insurance regulations and products change constantly. Association membership ensures agents stay current through continuing education and industry updates.
Advocacy for Policyholders
Industry associations actively lobby for consumer-friendly insurance regulations at the state and federal level, protecting your rights as a policyholder.
Access to More Carriers
Independent agency networks like Trusted Choice® provide access to a broad marketplace of carriers, giving you more options and better pricing than a single-carrier agent.
As a Trusted Choice® agency, McBride Group is committed to providing you with choice among multiple insurance companies, customized coverage for your unique needs, and advocacy on your behalf when you need it most.
Work With a Trusted Professional
Our memberships reflect our commitment to you. Reach out today and experience the difference an independent, professionally affiliated agent can make.
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