Government Affairs

DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down by Federal Court

The decision has wide-reaching implications for both employers and employees across the country, as it alters the criteria for determining overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The Big ‘I’ Breaks Down the 2024 Election Results

In this short video, Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs, unpack the outcome of the 2024 election and its impact on the insurance industry and independent insurance agents.

America Decides: 4 Things to Watch on Election Night

All eyes are on the presidential race, but more is at stake with the U.S. Senate Democrats defending a fragile majority and Republicans playing defense in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Big ‘I’ Experts Preview 2024 Election

Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs, sits down with Molly Abboud, Big “I” director of political affairs, to discuss potential outcomes for the election on Nov. 5.

Government Shutdown Averted, NFIP Reauthorized

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which will fund the federal government and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Dec. 20. 

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.