FEMA Announces New Risk Rating 2.0 Webinars for Agents
The National Flood Insurance Program will be hosting a number of Risk Rating 2.0 – Equity in Action webinars designed for insurance agents throughout June and July.
Government Affairs
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on NFIP Reauthorization
The Big “I” submitted a statement on the need for a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, and also submitted comments on proposed interagency Q&As on private flood insurance.
Legislation to Delay Risk Rating 2.0 Introduced in the House
The act would require FEMA to release an impact analysis at least six months before National Flood Insurance Program changes, and prohibit certain changes during and up to six months after the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
House Hearing Includes NFIP Reauthorization Discussion
The legislation would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years and clarify that private flood insurance can satisfy the NFIP’s continuous coverage requirements, a top priority for the Big “I.”
Biden’s Big Government Will ‘Kill Jobs,’ Warns Sen. Scott
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) discussed how federal overreach by the Biden administration will negatively impact small businesses and the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Releases New Timeline and Data on NFIP Rate Changes
Today, FEMA issued notification of Risk Rating 2.0 program changes to the National Flood Insurance Program effective on October 1, 2021, the overall timeline for implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 and FEMA’s expectations of NFIP insurers.
8 Issues Big ‘I’ Members Will Champion During the Legislative Conference
Big “I” members will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as small business tax fairness, future pandemic response, and more in virtual meetings with members of Congress.
8 Issues Big ‘I’ Members Will Champion During the Legislative Conference
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Preview
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
Big ‘I’ Advises Administration to Resist Cuts to FCIP
The Big “I” expects attacks on the Federal Crop Insurance Program in President Biden’s FY2022 budget but remains committed to advocating for a robust and strong program.
