Congress Passes Government Funding Measure
Bill Includes NAIFA Priorities |
On April 14, Congress voted to pass a compromise plan to fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. Read more |
President Signs Expanded Form 1099 Repeal |
On April 14, President Obama signed into law NAIFA-backed legislation (H.R. 4) to repeal new Form 1099 reporting requirements, marking Congress's first successful modification to Obama's signature health care law. Read more |
Tax Reform Measures on the Horizon |
Tax reform continues to be a hot topic in Washington, DC. Here is a quick overview of proposals that have been getting attention over the past couple of weeks. Read more |
NAIFA Responds to Dept. of Labor Proposal to Expand Fiduciary Duty |
Responding to Department of Labor (DOL) proposed regulations that would expand the definition of “fiduciary” under ERISA and testimony at a two-day forum last month, NAIFA submitted comments to DOL on April 12, 2011. Read more |
NAIC Holds Spring Meeting in Austin, Texas
NAIFA Leadership, Staff Represents NAIFA Members’ Concerns |
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Spring Meeting in Austin, TX on March 26 -29, 2011. Read more |
NFIP Reauthorization Approved by House Subcommittee
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The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity (Chairman Judy Biggert, R-IL) has approved a bill, H.R. 1309, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through Sept. 30, 2016. Read more |