With the legislative session now over, I’d like to extend my congratulations to the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia for being formally recognized by the Virginia General Assembly in HJ703, which designates the first week in March as the Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents week. Independent agents deserve this recognition for playing such an important role in fostering competitive insurance markets in Virginia and providing consumers with affordable options. Finally, with hurricane season approaching, let me take this opportunity to encourage agents to make customers more aware of their potential need for flood insurance in all areas of Virginia — not just those who live near a river or along the coast.Scott A. White
Commissioner of Insurance
Virginia Bureau of Insurance
State Corporation Commission