A pair of insurance company and producer associations has joined forces with the largest credit union trade organization to form an interest group aimed at making sure financial services regulatory reforms don't harm small businesses.

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, and the Credit Union National Association have joined together to form "Main Street America Coalition."

The aim is to distinguish "Main Street" businesses from the Wall Street entities that "engaged in risky practices that led to the financial crisis," according to Jimi Grande, NAMIC's vice president of federal and political affairs.

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