Agent Headlines: 2018
Travelers just upped its marketing, technology, and big data game through a partnership with Amazon that the carrier touts as a selling point for producers.
Travelers just upped its marketing, technology, and big data game through a partnership with Amazon that the carrier touts as a selling point for producers.
FEMA recently implemented two measures (which did not require Congressional approval) to make it easier for private insurers to operate in the flood market and, in turn, increase the take-up rate.
Learn more about how the new federal tax law and regulations will impact independent agencies during a free webinar hosted by the Big "I."
While its policies remain in force, Maryland-domiciled Paramount Insurance Company is now in the hands of a receiver.
With structural reforms unlikely, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) continues to plan for legislatively mandated program changes. Meanwhile, the growing private market is set to face its largest test yet in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.
Individual health insurance premiums are set for double-digit decreases in 2019, thanks to the state’s new reinsurance program.
Several insurance-related issues remain in play as state lawmakers return to Harrisburg for the legislative homestretch. Learn about our advocacy efforts.
As of Monday, Oct. 1, agencies now can give away items worth up to $50 in their promotions and drawings. Learn how to comply with the state’s revised rebating and inducements regulations.
As of Oct. 1, Maryland will condense the eligibility period significantly for acquiring a producer license.
Homeowners’ and renters’ insurance customers just reported the highest satisfaction ever in a J.D. Power study. Learn what customers want and how you can leverage it.
An agency agreement can affect everything from your E&O coverage to indemnification requirements to book ownership. Learn how we’re helping to protect and preserve your interests, most recently by reviewing the soon to be unveiled Millers Mutual Insurance agency agreement.
If you have customers with vehicles registered in New York, take note: State regulators are stepping up enforcement of a seven-day notification period for vehicle liability insurance transactions.
Make sure your agency's practices are compliant. Following passage of two bills during the 2018 session, the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is shutting down the practice of variable commission rates – with one exception.
Take advantage of free web resources, videos, social media content, and flyers to educate consumers about flood insurance during National Preparedness Month.
Don't let your career fall behind this autumn. Register for classroom courses coming to locations throughout the region in the weeks ahead.
Proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s overtime eligibility standards could impact small business owners significantly. Our advocacy efforts continued this week when we attended a State House Committee hearing on the proposed regulation.
What’s ahead for use-based insurance (UBI) programs? State regulators weighed in on the growth and obstacles for UBI within Maryland’s auto insurance market.
Join the Big “I” for a free, members-only webinar to learn about the implementation and impacts of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
Take advantage of free web resources, videos, social media content, and flyers to educate consumers about flood insurance during National Preparedness Month.
Facing rate increases of up to 91.4% for 2019, the state is making significant headway in stabilizing the individual health insurance market.
The deputy insurance commissioner and legal staff met with us at IA&B headquarters last week to discuss a number of issues, including permissible scenarios under the state’s new rebating statute.
IA&B staff and members attended a roundtable meeting this week, where a diverse panel (to include Commissioner Altman) discussed the evolving flood exposure and market and ways to increase the take-up rate in flood insurance.
Pennsylvania remains a battleground over the Affordable Care Act and perceived affronts to it. Most recently, Commissioner Altman came out swinging against an expansion of short-term, limited duration plans.
Some construction companies that install fencing soon will receive a significant workers’ compensation rate cut. We reached out to the DCRB and received clarification on what types of risks will be impacted by the classification procedural change.
