MD Members Eligible for Higher Commissions on NFIP Business
If you write flood through the NFIP with a Write-Your-Own (WYO) program, compare commissions with those offered through The Hartford Flood program for IA&B of Maryland members.
Month: April 2021
PA Revises Export List
Take note of the commonwealth’s updated export list – coverages that do not require a diligent search before placement in the surplus lines market.
Approaching Deadline for Overtime Changes
Begin reviewing your staff’s eligibility for exempt status now. Pennsylvania’s changes to the overtime dollar threshold are less than six months away.
Philadelphia Enacts COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law
The new 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) amends and expands Philadelphia’s previous COVID-19 paid leave ordinance which expired on Dec. 31, 2020.
IRS Clarifies Business-Meal Deductions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 increased the business-meal deduction for the cost of food and beverages provided by a restaurant from 50 to 100% in 2021 and 2022.
ICE Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement extended its interim policy allowing virtual document-inspection methods for Form I-9 through May 31.
CDC Lifts Some Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
Those fully vaccinated against the coronavirus can safely resume some travel.
U.S. House Passes Financial Services Cannabis Bill
Insurance agents and brokers are one step closer to receiving protections from criminal and civil liability when working with legal, cannabis-related businesses.
Highlights from Maryland Legislative Session
Review the legislation IA&B advocated on during the 2021 session, as well as non-insurance-related bills that passed the legislature and may affect agents and brokers.
IA&B Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections, Anti-Indemnification
Our government affairs team is at work in Harrisburg, supporting bills that would provide limited immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits and establish an anti-indemnity statute for construction contracts.