On the Hill

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.

As one of the leading supporters of a modernized state-based system of insurance regulation, the Big “I” continues to support eliminating or significantly restricting the authority of the Federal Insurance Office.

During a recent town hall, the president took aim at home and auto insurance pricing disparities for Black and Latino consumers.

Earlier this week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program intended to help small businesses secure loans.

The enrollment period for expanded access to the Affordable Care Act is scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 15 and will run for three months.

The proposed rule would allow consumers to purchase a private flood insurance option instead of insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program when flood insurance is required by the Federal Housing Administration.

President Biden outlined his “American Rescue Plan” providing further COVID-19 relief to the nation. The proposal provides an additional $1.9 trillion in relief, including an additional $50 billion to small businesses.

Update: The program will re-open the loan portal to Paycheck Protection Program-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for first and second draw applications tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. ET.

Today, the Small Business Administration and the Department of the Treasury officially reopened the Paycheck Protection Program. Only community financial institutions are able to make loan applications this week. The PPP opens to all other participating l

Read Big “I” President & CEO Bob Rusbuldt’s statement on yesterday’s attack on the Capitol.