Big ‘I’ Primer Explains Basics of New Overtime Rule
It is important for every member agency, as well as state associations, to evaluate current employees to determine if they are eligible for overtime pay.
Legal and Compliance
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Postpone Updated Guidance for Property Insurance Coverage
The guidance was set to take effect on June 1 and would have required mortgagors to acquire replacement cost value coverage for their property, including roofs, deeming actual cash value unacceptable.
Watch: FTC Noncompete Agreement Ban Explained
The Big “I” government affairs team released a video explaining the rule, its effect on independent agents and the current state of play.
DOL Defines ‘Investment Advice Fiduciary’ and Alters Overtime Regulations
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that will subject the financial services industry to new requirements designed to protect retirement investors from receiving bad or self-interested investment advice.
FTC Issues Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements
Independent insurance agents who are considering the impact of the new regulation on their agencies and firms should consider some of the rule’s key elements and certain revisions that were incorporated in the final text.
Lawmakers Introduce the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024
The legislation would establish national standards for data privacy and security, requiring certain entities to be transparent about how they use data and give consumers the right to access, correct, delete and export their data.
Rep. Gottheimer Discusses 20% Tax Deduction and Bipartisan Solutions
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) spoke to Big “I” members to discuss the political climate on Capitol Hill, as well as progress on key Big “I” legislative priorities.
AN Radio: The Power of Advocacy in Insurance with Kevin Ownby
Kevin Ownby, owner of Ownby Insurance Services Inc. in Sevierville, Tennessee, shares his journey into advocacy. This episode is sponsored by the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA).
Federal Regulations That Apply As Your Company Grows
As your company grows, it’s important to understand that as you add employees, the employment regulations your company falls under change as well.
Rep. Torres: Valuing Bipartisanship for the Good of the Country
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-New York), spoke to Big “I” members about the importance of civil discourse in politics, reaching across the aisle for the good of the country, and building and leveraging relationships.
