Government Shutdown Averted, NFIP Reauthorized
Congress passed legislation to fund the federal government and extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Dec. 20.
Government Affairs
Bipartisan Wildfire Mitigation Bill Passes the House
The bill will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure through federal, state, tribal and local collaboration.
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.
FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down
This week, a Texas district court ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cannot enforce its ban on noncompete agreements.
Big ‘I’ Participates in 199A Roundtable Discussion
The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities.
Courts Halt DOL’s Expanded Fiduciary Definition
Two Texas district courts issued stays on the rule, which was scheduled to take effect Sept. 23 and would expand the meaning of “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Ban on Noncompete Agreements Dealt Significant Blow
Two lawsuits seek to block the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect as scheduled on Sept. 4.
Big ‘I’ Primer Explains Basics of New Overtime Rule
It is important for every member agency, as well as state associations, to evaluate current employees to determine if they are eligible for overtime pay.
Farm Bill Moves Through House Committee
The Big “I” advocated for the inclusion of an administrative and operating (A&O) inflationary adjustment in reinsurance year 2025 along with additional funds in A&O for reinsurance years 2022-2024.
Watch: FTC Noncompete Agreement Ban Explained
The Big “I” government affairs team released a video explaining the rule, its effect on independent agents and the current state of play.
