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The legislation extends the Paycheck Protection Program to May 31 and provides an additional 30 days for the U.S. Small Business Administration to process loans submitted prior to the new deadline.

The Big “I” opposes the Protecting the Right to Organize Act in its current form and is working to seek an exemption from the ABC test for insurance agents and financial advisors.

The legislation includes an additional $50 billion for small businesses and an additional $7.25 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is currently scheduled to shut down on March 31.

The conference will be held April 13-16 and registration is complimentary to all attendees thanks to the support of our sponsors.

The Big “I” expects attacks on the Federal Crop Insurance Program in President Biden’s FY2022 budget but remains committed to advocating for a robust and strong program.

“My goal every day is to advance the ball for independent agents; sometimes I go for a few yards for a first down, sometimes I go for the touchdown,” says Bob Rusbuldt, CEO of the Big “I.” “Every day I wake up excited to do my job.”

While the trend remains that most courts find claims are not covered, each claim still needs careful consideration based on the specific policy language and factual circumstances.

The new guidance on Paycheck Protection Program loans includes information in the form of an FAQ document for 501(c)6 organizations participating in lobbying activities.

Nationwide plans to integrate all commercial lines products into the Vertafore platform beginning in May with workers compensation, business owners policies and general liability.

Without reassessing a home’s reconstruction cost value, homeowners may find themselves underinsured after an adverse event.