ADA Website Accessibility Compliance
Knowing that some members have received pre-litigation demand letters, gauge and improve your website’s accessibility with help from our new member resource.
Month: March 2021
How the SAFE ACT Could Create New Markets
Agents and brokers could receive federal protection from criminal and civil liability for working with cannabis-related businesses deemed legal at the state level.
Maryland State Lawmakers Consider Insurance-Related Bills
Read highlights of the insurance-related bills receiving legislators’ attention as the 2021 session nears its close.
Alert: Pre-Litigation Letters Hitting Agency Mailboxes
Is your agency among those which received a pre-litigation demand letter asserting its website does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act? If so, contact us.
IA&B Testifies Before Delaware State Lawmakers
IA&B this week testified on two pieces of insurance legislation – one which would suspend certain uninsured driving fines and another which would address “storm chasers.”
Bedivere & Merged Companies (Including Ex-One Beacon) Liquidated
Agents who have business with Bedivere Insurance Company must review their duties and deadlines in light of the company’s liquidation.
How to Comply with New PA Training Requirement
Carry the Life line of authority in Pennsylvania? Learn how to meet the commonwealth’s new annuities training requirement (impacts non-residents).
Licensee Liable for ‘Deceptive’ Conduct
The PA Supreme Court ruled “intent to deceive or defraud” is not required for plaintiffs claiming a violation of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law “catch-all” provision.
Can Mortgage Lenders Require Coverage for the Full Loan Value?
It depends on the state where the practice occurs and the type of financial institution and/or loan.
Updates on PA COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Read the latest guidance impacting insurance agencies, including telecommuting recommendations, safety requirements, and restrictions on customer visits.