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Last week, the Federal Housing Administration proposed amending the agency’s rules to allow the use of private flood insurance on FHA-backed loans in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

Recently, American Family Insurance Group and The Main Street America Group announced they are pursuing a merger. IA talked with Tom Van Berkel, Main Street America’s chairman, president & CEO, about the merger and what it means for independent agents.

The Big “I” expects that as the 2018 Farm Bill moves through the legislative process, Congress will consider amendments that could be harmful to the FCIP.

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.”