The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) last week published a proposed rule which would allow consumers the option to purchase private flood insurance instead of insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), when flood insurance is required by the FHA. Specifically, these changes would allow lenders to begin accepting private flood insurance policies for single-family […]
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As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, member agencies are reporting circumstances where an employee tests positive – or is exposed to (and possibly living with) someone who has COVID-19. Under either scenario, employers’ responsibilities under the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) may come into play.For employers with fewer
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If you write workers’ compensation, take note of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau’s three latest circulars. Circular No. 990 Revisions to Designated Auditable Payrolls Basic Manual – Section 1 Effective Dec. 1, 2020 Circular No. 991 F-Classification and USL&HW Rating Values Effective Dec. 1, 2020 Circular No. 992 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Disclosure
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The events of 2020 “have put considerable added pressure on professional liability insurers,” according to AM Best. The agency just released Best’s Special Report, “Professional Liability Insurers Navigate Uncertain Terrain Amid a Pandemic,” which included a survey of underwriters.Per AM Best’s announcement, results from the survey include: Two-thirds of respondents placed the severity of COVID-19
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The Delaware state General Assembly convenes on Jan. 12, 2021 to begin a new two-year legislative session, though what the session will look like amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remains unknown. In preparation, the Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) this week met virtually with IA&B and other insurance industry stakeholders to outline its legislative priorities
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Our national affiliate, the Big “I”, late last week projected the following outcomes as a result of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election:Republicans have made significant gains in the House and successfully defended many of their vulnerable seats in the Senate. This is different than the “blue wave” that many in the media predicted and will
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Meet Pennsylvania’s new annuities suitability training requirement with ease during our live, four-hour Annuities – Consumer Protection and Suitability webinar. Filed for 4 hours of Annuity CEs in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, this webinar will be offered:Monday, Dec. 7 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Register About The New Requirement As previously reported in Agent
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A mix of new and familiar faces will have seats in Delaware’s state government following Tuesday’s General Election: Gov. John Carney, Jr. and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long both defeated their Republican challengers to win re-election. Of particular note for the insurance industry, incumbent Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro also won a second four-year term by defeating
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Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) Circular 1753 spells out changes to underwriting guidelines. Effective April 1, 2021, the payrolls between shop fabrication and installation crews can be assigned different classifications, to recognize the differences in process and hazards between the two activities, with differences in loss costs ($1.73 vs. $2.41).The PCRB has not identified the
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When placing business through brokers, they may refer to themselves as the “agent” and you as the “broker.” And they’re probably right. The adoption of the Producer Licensing statute around 2002-2003 generated a lot of confusion around basic terminology in our industry. That confusion lingers because of the way we use these terms and can
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