Yellow Alert: NFIP Reauthorized until June 14
Yellow Alert | May. 30, 2019
The House approved a two-week extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Yellow Alert: One Shot Left to Avoid NFIP Lapse
Yellow Alert | May. 24, 2019
While there were several opportunities to reauthorize the program before the House and Senate left for Memorial Day, efforts became tied up in ideology and politics.
Updates to AHP Rule and Cannabis at the Federal Level
Yellow Alert | Mar. 29, 2019
An update on two key issues — Association Health Plans and Cannabis Regulation — that we want to bring to your attention.
NFIP Operations Resuming as Normal
Yellow Alert | Dec. 28, 2018
The program shall be treated as operational since December 21, 2018 without interruption.
Government Shutdown Affects National Flood Insurance Program
Yellow Alert | Dec. 26, 2018
FEMA will issue official guidance that the NFIP will operate in a limited capacity during the shutdown. Details inside.
Congress Reauthorizes NFIP to May 31, 2019
Yellow Alert | Dec. 21, 2018
December 21, 2018 This evening, Congress passed legislation reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to May 31, 2019. The measure is expected to be signed by the President, narrowly
NFIP Gets Short-Term Extension Through December 7
Yellow Alert | Nov. 30, 2018
Congress passed a bill that extends the National Flood Insurance Program by one week.
Overview of IRS 199A “Pass-Through” Proposed Tax Regulations
Yellow Alert | Aug. 9, 2018
In a significant win for The Council, the proposed rules exclude insurance agency and brokerage services from the scope of the term “Brokerage Services,” which is one of the core categories of SSTBs under the statute.
Trump Administration Releases Final Rule on STLDI
Yellow Alert | Aug. 1, 2018
On August 1st, the Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services released their final rule amending the definition of “short-term, limited duration insurance” (STLDI).
President Signs NFIP Extension into Law following 86-12 Senate Vote
Yellow Alert | Jul. 31, 2018
On July 31, President Trump signed into law a bill that reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through November 30, 2018.