Biden’s Big Government Will ‘Kill Jobs,’ Warns Sen. Scott
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) discussed how federal overreach by the Biden administration will negatively impact small businesses and the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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3 Ways to Sell More Flood Insurance
Changes are taking place in the flood insurance market and agents have an enormous opportunity to help their clients understand why they need coverage.
From the Front Lines: Flood
“Flood insurance is very important for overall risk management,” says independent agent Ryan Andrew. “My agency works to educate clients on the importance of flood insurance even if they don’t live on the coast or near a large body of water.”
Flood Insurance Market Makes Strides Against the No. 1 Natural Peril
While the National Flood Insurance Program remains the main source of standalone flood insurance in the U.S., the number of primary and excess private flood insurance options continues to grow.
Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA Releases New Timeline and Data on NFIP Rate Changes
Today, FEMA issued notification of Risk Rating 2.0 program changes to the National Flood Insurance Program effective on October 1, 2021, the overall timeline for implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 and FEMA’s expectations of NFIP insurers.
8 Issues Big ‘I’ Members Will Champion During the Legislative Conference
Big “I” members will have the opportunity to discuss issues such as small business tax fairness, future pandemic response, and more in virtual meetings with members of Congress.
New Private Flood Rule Offers Hope but Also Concerns
The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to accept private flood insurance for Federal Housing Administration insured loans continues to raise concerns, particularly around the wording of the rule.
8 Issues Big ‘I’ Members Will Champion During the Legislative Conference
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Preview
The 2021 Conference will be held April 13-16 and will include addresses from members of Congress, a legislative update on key independent agent issues and more. Here is a preview of the issues Big “I” members will bring to Capitol Hill.
FEMA Set to Make Changes to Risk Rating 2.0 Roll Out
While the official announcement is yet to be made by FEMA, it is expected to say that new business will be effective October 1, 2021, with renewal business implemented on April 1, 2022.
