Political Advocacy

Lobbying for FHA Private Flood Option

Your federal government affairs team – the Big “I” – submitted comments recently in support of a new rule proposed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The rule would allow consumers the option to purchase private flood insurance instead of insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), when flood insurance is required by the

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FHA, State Lawmakers Eye Flood Insurance

The federal and state government have their eyes on the flood insurance market, and your government affairs teams are involved in these proposals, advocating on behalf of agents and their clients. Federal Update Your federal government affairs team – the Big “I” – submitted comments recently in support of a new rule proposed by the

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IA&B Testifies in Support of COVID-19 Immunity Bill

As state lawmakers begin considering numerous pieces of legislation addressing the pandemic, IA&B this week went on record in support of Senate Bill 210, a bipartisan bill which would provide limited immunity from COVID-19 related lawsuits. Your IA&B government affairs team submitted testimony in advance of Tuesday’s bill hearing in the Judicial Proceedings Committee supporting

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Gov. Wolf Vetoes COVID-19 Immunity Bill

Gov. Tom Wolf, on Monday, vetoed IA&B-supported legislation which would have provided limited immunity from COVID-19 related lawsuits. House Bill 1737 was passed by state lawmakers on Nov. 20 during the final voting day of a rare post-election legislative session, which was needed in order to pass the remainder of the current fiscal year budget.HB

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DOI Unveils 2021 Legislative Priorities

The Delaware state General Assembly convenes on Jan. 12, 2021 to begin a new two-year legislative session, though what the session will look like amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains unknown. In preparation, the Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) this week met virtually with IA&B and other insurance industry stakeholders to outline its legislative priorities

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