Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission released a new proposed rule on standards of conduct for investment professionals. The proposal arrives amid uncertainty surrounding the Department of Labor fiduciary rule.
On Monday, the Big “I” submitted a letter to the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding a proposal to permit short-term limited duration health insurance plans to last up to one year.
The Big “I” is working with a coalition of other producer groups to advocate on behalf of agencies and brokerages regarding provisions of the new tax law that relate to pass-through entities.
In a conversation this morning, Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, sat down with FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier to discuss the current political landscape and what it means for members.
In his State of the Association address, Vaughn Graham, Big “I” chairman, highlighted the role of the Big “I” in positioning independent agents for the future.
When something’s not working, Rep. Rice believes in taking a business-like approach.
Despite political friction in both chambers and uncertainty surrounding this year’s midterm elections, Rep. Hoyer is “committed to making this Congress a functional one.”
Sen. Johnson made a huge impact during the tax reform debate—and his advocacy ultimately helped the bottom line of Big “I” members and their small business clients.
Surrounded by controversy related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the bill moved through committee on partisan lines.
The bill is wrapped in partisan controversy related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. However, the bill provisions that relate to the Federal Crop Insurance Program have not been a point of contention.