Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents.
Legal and Compliance
AN Radio: Advocacy, Community and Making a Difference With Brock Elliott
Throughout his career, Elliott has played a pivotal role in the Big “I” community at both the state and national levels—from chairing the Young Agents of Kansas (YAK) and the national Young Agents Committee (YAC) to championing political advocacy in his current role as chair of the state government affairs committee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
