Government Affairs

The rule would apply to employees, independent contractors, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and other types of workers.

InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC) and one of the largest small business PACs in the country, raised $1,265,798 during the 2022 calendar year.

If passed by the Dec. 23 deadline, the $1.7 billion bill would extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), strengthen Americans’ retirement savings, and support crop insurance programs.

Congress appears set to pass bipartisan legislation to extend government funding that expires at midnight tomorrow.

Since 2017, Branch has served as the sole voice on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) for providing unique and key advice to the U.S. Treasury on policy issues that impact Big “I” members.

The Big “I” sent a letter to congressional leaders urging their continued support of crop insurance agents and the critical role they play in supporting the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP).

In a short video, Charles Symington, Big “I” executive vice president, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” vice president of political affairs, discuss the election outcome and more.

Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” executive vice president, were named among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year.

The legislation seeks to exclude independent agents and brokers from the requirement to record calls with beneficiaries under the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs.

Big “I” members and industry partners on the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee (FIPNC) met with staff from FEMA to discuss several issues.