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Big ‘I’ Installs New Chairman
Michigan’s Mike McBride leads national association for 2023-24 term The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) installed Michigan’s Mike McBride, president of Mason-McBride in Troy, as the 2023-2024 Big “I” chairman at the recent Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With over 35 years of experience in insurance […]
NAIC Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Consumer Representatives
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 Consumer Participation Program, with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. CT, Oct. 31, 2023. Established in 1992, the Consumer Participation Program promotes consumer representation and interaction with NAIC Members by providing for qualified applicants to participate in NAIC meetings as individuals […]
The 831(b) Institute Launches Advocating for Clarity from the IRS
Miami, Oklahoma – June 28, 2023 – On National Insurance Awareness Day, the 831(b) Institute is launching across the U.S. The 831(b) Institute was formed to bring the business community together and give them a voice around what true risk mitigation and insurance coverage means to small and medium-sized businesses. Insurance is an essential part […]
NAIC Recommended Provisions Eyed: Federal Home Loan Bank Law Will Affect Insurers’ Approach To Liquidity
by Matthew Lerner Sen. Breslin sees critical aspects to the relationship of FHLA to its member insurers The New York State Senate has before it an opportunity to strengthen and streamline laws governing how insurers in the region approach liquidity and other financial issues with the aid of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New […]
