Government Affairs

Lawmakers Introduce the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024

The legislation would establish national standards for data privacy and security, requiring certain entities to be transparent about how they use data and give consumers the right to access, correct, delete and export their data.

Big ‘I’ Presents InsurPac Awards

This week, at the 2024 Big “I” Legislative Conference, the Big “I” presented the annual InsurPac National Championship, Eagle awards and the 2023 Bernard J. Burns Award.

DOL Issues New Worker Classification Rule

The final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to clarify the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

FCIP Avoids Cuts in Biden’s 2025 Budget

President Joe Biden’s FY2025 budget does not include cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), which is welcome news and a significant win for the agriculture community.