Put Money Back in Your Pocket
Pennsylvania and Delaware member agencies are eligible for up to $750 from the Trusted Choice Marketing Reimbursement Program as a benefit of your IA&B membership.
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Delaware News
Lobbying for FHA Private Flood Option
Your federal government affairs team – the Big “I” – submitted comments recently in support of a new rule proposed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The rule 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
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NY Cybersecurity Filing Deadline
Non-resident agencies and individuals have until mid-April to submit their annual certificate of compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation.
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Can You Mandate Employee Vaccination?
Now is the time to consider a workplace vaccination program, as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up.
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W-2s May Need Correction
The IRS is reminding employers of the new requirement to report wages paid for leave taken under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on employees’ W-2 forms. W-2s, which must be provided to employees by Jan. 31, can be corrected if they’ve already been issued. The IRS issued specific guidance on how employers are
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Report IDs State Regulators’ Strengths, Weaknesses
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware all held steady grades from 2019 to 2020 in the R Street Institute’s Insurance Regulation Report Card. The annual report looks at restrictions on consumers and insurers, as well as “how effectively are states discharging their duties to monitor insurer solvency and foster competitive, private insurance markets?” Pennsylvania maintained a B
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New York to Go Paperless for Disability Policies
Licensees conducting business in New York should expect to receive notification directly from the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) that, effective Feb. 28, 2021, it plans to discontinue its practice of mailing paper copies of New York State Disability Benefits Law (DBL) insurance policies and bills to insurance agents/brokers. It is IA&B’s understanding that
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Review Latest HR Updates
Take note of recent HR-related news, stemming from governmental mandates and case law. The following are documented as bulletins in our online HR resources. Federal Bulletins FED #109 – Remote I-9 Form Verification ExtensionFED #110 – IRS Extends Form 1095 Distribution Deadline to March 2FED #111 – 2021 Wage Cap Rises Modestly for Social Security
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COVID-19: FFCRA, Other Employer Considerations
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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Workers’ Comp Updates
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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