Big ‘I’ Sends Letters to Trump Administration About ACA
Both letters urge the Administration to support a full and permanent repeal of the 40% “Cadillac” tax and to oppose any new taxes on health care benefits.
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HHS Proposes Rule to Stabilize Health Insurance Marketplace
The proposed rule would change special enrollment periods, the annual open enrollment period, guaranteed availability and more.
Mr. Houldin Goes to Washington
This week, Big “I” Chairman Spencer Houldin met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to set the groundwork for the upcoming Big “I” Legislative Conference.
Sen. Joe Manchin to Address Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference Breakfast
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) will be a keynote speaker at the breakfast, which occurs just prior to the association’s annual Big “I” Day on Capitol Hill.
President Trump Seeks to Amend Dodd-Frank, End Fiduciary Rule
On Friday, President Trump issued two executive orders intended to spur financial regulatory reform that could impact Big “I” members.
Agency M&A Market Still Hot—But Will It Last?
OPTIS Partners recorded 449 mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. and Canada last year—a slight dip from the record of 456 in 2015.
FEMA to Send Letters Informing NFIP Policyholders of Flood Risk
As required by the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, starting this month, FEMA will send each NFIP policyholder a letter outlining their known flood risk and how it relates to their premium.
Big ‘I’ Briefs Congress on Flood Insurance
The briefing focused on why flood is different than other perils, where the private flood insurance market currently stands, how the NFIP operates and more.
President Halts Regulations, Issues ACA Executive Order
Shortly after President Trump’s inauguration, the White House released a memo asking all executive agencies to freeze pending regulations so the new Administration has time to review them. President Trump also signed an executive order to roll back parts
FEMA Borrows $1.6 Billion; Congress Calls for ‘Fundamental Reform’
FEMA announced that it sustained a $4 billion loss last year—making 2016 one of the most expensive years in the program’s history.