The feds are breathing down the neck of state insurance regulators. Treasury Secretary Paulson has proposed an optional federal charter to oversee regulation. Congress is considering a bill to create a nonprofit corporation to oversee nonresident licensing.

Bottom line: What does it all mean for independent agents? IA&B is here to negotiate these potentially treacherous waters and advocate for the interests of members. So keep an eye out for updates in Agent Headlines and contact IA&B with feedback.

    -- G. Kevin Nemith,
IA&B Service Group Chairman

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