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With a 96% success rate and $2.5 million disbursed to 278 federal campaigns, InsurPac continues its mission to amplify the voices of independent agents by supporting candidates who champion the insurance industry.

The decision has wide-reaching implications for both employers and employees across the country, as it alters the criteria for determining overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In this short video, Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs, unpack the outcome of the 2024 election and its impact on the insurance industry and independent insurance agents.

The deal enables Safeco to grow its personal lines presence in 22 states as Main Street America shifts to focus exclusively on commercial lines.

The acquisition will unlock even more potential for Vertafore MGA customers by adding a modern agent portal, a powerful underwriting workbench and flexible workflow automation.

The election results are widely viewed as a mandate to fix the economy, stem the tide of illegal immigration, and take a new approach to foreign affairs with an “America first” agenda.

Two deadly hurricanes highlighted that flooding can happen anywhere. Additionally, experts answered agents’ questions about nonpayment cancellations and recording phone calls.

All eyes are on the presidential race, but more is at stake with the U.S. Senate Democrats defending a fragile majority and Republicans playing defense in the U.S. House of Representatives.

While deal volume is still off from the peak, it remains above pre-2021 levels, according to OPTIS Partners.

Progressive has donated $800,000 to the relief fund to further efforts to support industry personnel impacted by disasters.