Canadian ID Card Requirement
Ensure your vacationing clients secure a Canadian ID card before driving across the border. Without it, a U.S. traveler stopped in Canada could face fines.
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Industry News
Fannie and Freddie Postpone Updated Property Insurance Requirements (PA, DE Update)
The updated guidance, which was to take effect June 1, would subject all federally backed mortgages (approximately 70% of the market) to revised property insurance requirements.
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Fannie and Freddie Postpone Updated Property Insurance Requirements (MD Update)
The updated guidance, which was to take effect June 1, would subject all federally backed mortgages (approximately 70% of the market) to revised property insurance requirements.
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MD Legislature Drops Education Requirements for Producer Licensing
Beginning Oct. 1, Maryland will become the third state to repeal pre-licensing education requirements since the NAIC removed them from its model act and licensing standards.
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Key Bridge-Related Premium Accommodations
The MIA is directing individuals and businesses struggling to pay insurance premiums due to financial losses from the Key Bridge collapse to contact their insurance agent or company about accommodations.
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PA Senate Passes Personal Income Tax Reduction
The legislation would reduce the state’s personal income rate to 2.8% and eliminate the tax on electricity.
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Video: Big “I” Explains FTC Noncompete Agreement Ban (PA, DE Update)
Watch a video explanation of the FTC’s final rule, its effect on independent agents, and the outlook for legal challenges.
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IA&B Updates FLSA Resources to Reflect New Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule changing overtime eligibility for workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA. To prepare, access IA&B’s newly updated FLSA white paper.
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Updated Fannie/Freddie Property Insurance Requirements Present Issues for Agents (PA, DE Update)
Effective June 1, all mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie will be subject to updates related to property insurance requirements as well as to lender and servicer responsibilities.
2024 Maryland Legislative Recap
Review highlights from the legislative session, including IA&B’s successful deflection of several potentially damaging proposals.
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