Sen. Tim Scott is Big ‘I’ Legislator of the Year
The Big “I” presents the Legislator of the Year Award annually to a member of Congress who provides outstanding leadership on insurance issues.
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Big ‘I’ Urges Congress to Avoid NFIP Lapse
The NFIP is set to expire on May 31, barring action by Congress. This week, the Big “I” joined a group of 18 organizations in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging them to reauthorize the program.
Young Agent Scholarship Winner: Honor and Education in Insurance
Two things attracted this year’s Maurice Herndon Scholarship winner to the insurance industry: “to continuously learn new things” and “to help people,” says Alexandra Stewart, personal lines risk manager at Kane Insurance Agency in Rye, New Hampshire.
Top Issues for Next Week’s Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
In a one-page summary, the Big “I” government affairs staff outlines the key topics agents will take to Capitol Hill during this year’s event.
Congress Questions Use of Credit Scores in Underwriting
On Wednesday, a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee held a hearing to examine discriminatory practices in the automobile loan and insurance industries.
House Holds Hearing on Medicare for All
The hearing was significant in that it was the first congressional hearing dedicated to Medicare for All, which has been gaining support among Democrats.
Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Association Health Plans
Amid legal efforts by the Trump Administration to expand access to association health plans, the Department of Labor released a lengthy statement providing some guidance.
Risky Business: Small Business Owners Need Your Help
Only 64% of small business owners report that their insurance agent discussed risk management services with them.
InVEST® Competition Tackles the Insurance Age Gap
The College Agency Management Competition featured eight teams of insurance and risk management studies students from eight U.S. colleges and universities.
Bipartisan NARAB Letter Heads to White House
Late last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate sent a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to nominate members of the NARAB Board.