Fix Our Forests Act Edges Closer to Law
The “Fix Our Forests Act of 2025,” which will improve forest management, reduce wildfire risk and protect critical infrastructure, was passed out of a U.S. Senate committee.
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FEMA Role in Disaster Response Examined in Congressional Hearing
During the hearing, a bill was formally introduced to streamline disaster assistance programs to accelerate aid to survivors and encourage states to invest in disaster mitigation efforts.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents.
Wildfire Legislation Heating Up in the Senate
Momentum has been building in the U.S. Senate where several new bipartisan proposals aim to improve forest management, reduce wildfire risks and strengthen disaster resilience.
House Takes Action to Address Wildfires and Study Insurance Market
As legislation to reduce wildfire risk moves through the U.S. House of Representatives, the Big “I” has created a Q&A to address questions about the California wildfires and their impact on the overall insurance market.
Senate Reintroduces Bill to Make 20% Tax Deduction for Small Businesses Permanent
The deduction is set to expire in 2025 but is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients.
No Federal Oversight of Premium Financing, Thanks to Big ‘I’
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was considering the adoption of burdensome mandates that would have disrupted premium finance transactions.
