2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference: Sen. Moran Discusses Farm Bill, Dodd-Frank and Ukraine
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) addressed Big “I” members about the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, upholding state-based insurance regulation and the war in Ukraine.
Government Affairs
AN Radio: Saying ‘I Do’ to Insurance with Robbie Moore
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, Robbie Moore, executive vice president, Blanchard & Calhoun Insurance in Augusta, Georgia, shares how his involvement with the Big “I” has helped him thrive in the independent agent channel.
President Biden Releases FY2023 Budget
In a significant win for the Big “I,” the budget does not include any cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program and included some important language regarding workers compensation.
Risk Rating 2.0 Takes Effect for All NFIP Policies Tomorrow
Beginning Friday, April 1, all flood policies must be priced under Risk Rating 2.0 at renewal.
Risk Rating 2.0 Takes Effect for All Policies Next Week
FEMA is currently offering new webinars for agents that will focus on the renewal process under Risk Rating 2.0 beginning April 1.
NFIP Legislation Introduced as Risk Rating 2.0 Deadline Approaches
The bill would require FEMA to publish the formulas used to calculate policyholder mitigation credits under Risk Rating 2.0.
FEMA Announces New Risk Rating 2.0 Webinars for Agents, NFIP Reauthorization Nears
Beginning April 1, all flood policies must be priced under Risk Rating 2.0 at renewal. FEMA is offering new webinars that will focus on renewals under Risk Rating 2.0.
Big ‘I’ Urges Agents to Take Action Ahead of Risk Rating 2.0 Implementation for all Renewal Policies
As the April 1 implementation date for all Risk Rating 2.0 renewals approaches, agents should review all communication from their Write Your Own (WYO) companies.
7 Issues Agents Will Address at the 2022 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
During the conference, independent insurance agents and brokers from across the country will share their perspectives with legislators on issues important to the independent agency system.
Senate Expected to Pass Legislation to Extend NFIP
As of press time, the U.S. Senate was expected to pass legislation that would fund the government through March 11, 2022, and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the same period.
