AN Radio: Powering Growth and Pushing for Change with Michelle O’Connor
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Michelle O’Connor, president of O’Connor Insurance Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Legal and Compliance
Declaration of Independents: Michelle O’Connor
When Michelle O’Connor and her husband started their insurance agency 25 years ago, they knew from the very beginning that joining the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina was a must.
From Polls to Policy: Understanding the Post-Election Legislative Agenda
Molly Abboud, Big “I” director of political affairs, hosts a discussion with Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs to discuss the 2024 election results and how they will impact the Big “I” legislative agenda.
APCIA Annual Conference 2024: The Damaging Impact of Third-Party Litigation Funding
Third-party litigation funding has been an emerging issue over the past several years and its evolution is creating deeper ripples across the insurance ecosystem.
U.S. Business Leaders’ Cyber Confidence Declines, Says Beazley Report
As the cyber threat landscape becomes more complex, preparedness against cyber risks is declining with only 73% of U.S. business leaders feeling resilient against the cyber risk.
AN Radio: Servant Leadership with Ivie Isler
Isler, assistant vice president and marketing analyst supervisor at McGriff Insurance Services in Birmingham, Alabama, isn’t one to shy away from an opportunity to help the independent agency channel.
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down
This week, a Texas district court ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cannot enforce its ban on noncompete agreements.
Big ‘I’ Participates in 199A Roundtable Discussion
The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities.
Courts Halt DOL’s Expanded Fiduciary Definition
Two Texas district courts issued stays on the rule, which was scheduled to take effect Sept. 23 and would expand the meaning of “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Ban on Noncompete Agreements Dealt Significant Blow
Two lawsuits seek to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect as scheduled on Sept. 4.
