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The Big “I” submitted a statement that underscored the importance of finally enacting a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP after numerous short-term reauthorizations.

Of the myriad issues and actions needed to address cyber risks and implement a solid cybersecurity program, MFA is quickly gaining focus as a requirement.

From supporting communities in the wake of a disaster to advocating for them in education, politics and more, independent agents are pillars within their community.

Scientists forecast at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes for the 2022 hurricane season, which officially begins June 1.

A bipartisan group of 24 senators sent a letter supporting inclusion of the “Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act” in the final conferenced American Competitiveness, Jobs and Innovation package.

U.S. traffic deaths jumped 10.5% to 42,915 in 2021, up from 38,824 in 2020, according to a preliminary estimate released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Big ‘I’ joined other organizations to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor stating that any rule change altering overtime regulations at this time would be ill-advised.

The survey found that nearly half of independent agency new hires were millennials, and the percentage of Generation Z new hires is increasing.

Only 30% of insured homeowners have purchased more insurance or increased coverage limits to compensate for rising building costs, the APCIA survey found.

In May, FEMA is hosting more webinars for agents that will focus on Risk Rating 2.0.