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Risk Rating 2.0 Set to Take Effect

All new policies effective on or after Oct. 1 must be issued under Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA’s new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Congress Commences Tumultuous Month as Deadlines Loom

Congress returns this month to deal with a number of issues, including legislation that could see tax increases impacting Big “I” members, as well as reauthorizing critical programs such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Crop Insurance Highlighted in House Hearing

In a hearing, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management examined farm safety net programs, of which agents play a crucial role, and their true benefits to the farming community.