Litigation Funding Transparency Act Introduced in The Senate
The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.
Government Affairs
Brief Government Shutdown Ends as NFIP Reauthorized
Congress ended the brief four-day partial federal government and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30.
2026 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Registration Now Open
The premier event for independent agents will take place April 22-24 in Washington, D.C. Register before March 17 to take advantage of the early-bird discount.
NFIP Lapse Possible as Congress Finalizes Government Funding
As of press time, Congress is working to finalize legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Friday, when current funding expires.
InsurPac Closes the Books on Historic Fundraising Year
InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), raised over $1.3 million during the 2025 calendar year, its second-highest fundraising year in its history.
Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025
This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
Trump Takes Aim at State Regulation of AI
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).
The Hill Names Big ‘I’ Leader Among Top Lobbyists for 2025
Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, has once again been named among the top trade association lobbyists in the nation’s capital this year.
Legislation to Curtail Third-Party Litigation Funding Advances
Now awaiting action in the U.S. House, the bill addresses the current system that allows outside investors, including foreign governments, to secretly finance lawsuits for profit.
Legal System Abuse: Rising Costs for Insurance
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, host Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs, is joined by Jeff Beck, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs at Selective Insurance, and John Barbour, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.
