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Since 2017, Branch has served as the sole voice on the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) for providing unique and key advice to the U.S. Treasury on policy issues that impact Big “I” members.

The Big “I” sent a letter to congressional leaders urging their continued support of crop insurance agents and the critical role they play in supporting the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP).

In a short video, Charles Symington, Big “I” executive vice president, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” vice president of political affairs, discuss the election outcome and more.

Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” executive vice president, were named among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year.

The legislation seeks to exclude independent agents and brokers from the requirement to record calls with beneficiaries under the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs.

Big “I” members and industry partners on the Flood Insurance Producers National Committee (FIPNC) met with staff from FEMA to discuss several issues.

As of press time, Republicans control 218 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats control 210 seats and 7 seats have not been determined.

If adopted as proposed, a larger universe of small and midsized insurance agencies and other financial firms would be exempt from many aspects of the regulation.

Charles Symington, Big “I” executive vice president, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” vice president of political affairs, run through top federal races to watch on election night.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an FAQ for agents and brokers about the implementation of the new Medicare marketing recording requirements.