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This week, the Big “I” recognized Big “I” state associations for InsurPac fundraising and presented the 2025 Bernard J. Burns Award.

As majority whip, Rep. Tom Emmer plays a central role in shaping the legislative agenda. His leadership is informed by his experience working in the insurance industry.

Rep. Juan Vargas (D-California), spoke to Big “I” members, emphasizing why insurance is essential to the economy and why independent agent advocacy helps communities nationwide.

Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.

Get up to speed on the five key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference taking place April 22–24 in Washington, D.C.

The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.

Congress ended the brief four-day partial federal government and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30.

As of press time, Congress is working to finalize legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Friday, when current funding expires.

InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), raised over $1.3 million during the 2025 calendar year, its second-highest fundraising year in its history.

December looked at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the impact of claims management on customer experience, state requirements for paid leave and time off. Plus, state regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) as well as a review of 2025’s top stories.