Credit Union Exam Solutions Presents With Flying Colors Why Raising Deposit Insurance Could Hurt Credit Unions
Nov 4, 2025
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In this solo episode, Mark Treichel breaks down a hot topic out of Washington: a Senate proposal to raise FDIC deposit insurance coverage from $250,000 to $10 million. Backed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Elizabeth Warren, the idea is gaining traction — but what would it mean for credit unions?
Mark explores:
- Why big banks are fighting the proposal — and why they might have a point
- How a $10 million FDIC cap could drain the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF)
- The political ripple effects for NCUA premiums and restoration plans
- Why credit unions risk losing business accounts if insurance coverage doesn’t keep pace with banks
- Alternatives, like inflation-based adjustments, that could make more sense than a massive jump
In the end, Mark explains why raising the cap might look like protection, but could really be lipstick on a pig for credit unions and their members.