Big ‘I’ Tells FEMA to Simplify the NFIP
The Big “I” submitted a comment letter urging FEMA to review complex underwriting procedures and update agent training policies.
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Hurts Independent Agents
The Big “I” submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines how the fiduciary rule negatively impacts association members and limits consumer access to retirement advice.
Big ‘I’ Agent Leader Participates in White House Small Business Meeting
The discussion highlighted the valuable role that the Small Business Administration plays in supporting Main Street America.
Big ‘I’ Talks Regulation with U.S. Department of Treasury
Late last month, Big “I” staff met with officials at the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Federal Insurance Office to discuss the Trump Administration’s efforts to streamline the financial regulatory system.
Outer Banks Outage: Would Your Clients Have Protection for Loss of Income?
In the aftermath of a construction accident, North Carolina’s Outer Banks has no power for up to a month. Would your clients be able to survive such a devastating loss of income?
Senate Begins Voting on Health Care Reform
Tuesday night, a vote on Senate Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the “Better Care Reconciliation Act,” failed when nine Republican senators joined all their Democratic colleagues in voting against the amendment.
Big ‘I’ Urges FHA to Rethink Private Flood
The Big “I” spearheaded the submission of a joint letter to the Federal Housing Administration urging the agency to amend its policy regarding acceptance of private flood insurance by lenders for FHA-insured loans.
Senate Agriculture Hearing Highlights Crop Insurance
The Big “I” is at the center of the debate as Congress begins deliberating key components of the 2018 Farm Bill, such as the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
DOL Considers Revising Overtime Rule
This week, the Department of Labor released a request for information to help it formulate a proposal to revise the overtime rule.
International Insurance Agreement Moves Forward
The Trump Administration recently announced it will support a deal on international insurance regulation between the U.S. and the European Union brokered in the final days of the Obama Administration.