Big “I” Praises Senate Passage of NFIP Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2018— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) praises the U.S. Senate for passing a measure to extend the National…
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Big “I” Applauds House Efforts to Avoid NFIP Lapse
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 25, 2018— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) thanks the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a measure to extend…
Flood Insurance Myth Debunked: The Two Acres – Two Properties Rule
Through our “Ask an Expert” service, we have had reports of adjusters denying flood claims on the basis that localized flooding did not cover a surface area of 2 acres/properties…
FEMA Flood Disaster Guidelines Every Agent Should Know
The Stafford Disaster Relief Act places specific requirements on entities receiving disaster assistance. Many agents are unaware of the provisions of this Act. Failure to comply can be costly for…
House Advances Flood Insurance Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2017—Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act,” introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin). This legislation reauthorizes the National Flood…
Big “I” Statement on Hurricane Aid Package and NFIP Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 8, 2017— “The Big ‘I’ commends the quick Congressional action on the hurricane aid package to deliver much-needed assistance to those suffering in the wake of Hurricane…
Flood Insurance Bills Move Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2017—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president…
Condo Associations and the NFIP
What happens with there is not enough coverage from the NFIP to cover the condo association. Do the unit owners purchase their own coverage or does the association have to…
Post-Flood Homeowners Questions
“We have been getting some questions from our insureds about coverage under a Homeowners Policy for exposures that developed after the recent floods. I want to put together an FAQ…
Trusted Choice® Provides Storm Tips as Hermine Threatens Southeast
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 1, 2016— As Hurricane Hermine batters Florida and the Southeast, disaster experts from Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the…
