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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Industry News
Remember to Claim Your ACORD Forms License (MD Update)
ACORD is reminding agencies to obtain their end-user license (which is complimentary for most IA&B members) to remain compliant.
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Remember to Claim Your ACORD Forms License (PA, DE Update)
ACORD is reminding agencies to obtain their end-user license (which is complimentary for most IA&B members) to remain compliant.
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PA Insurance Department’s Preliminary Licensing Determination Process
Prospective insurance agents with a criminal record may now determine if their background will impact their chance of licensure before taking PLE and passing the exam.
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DE FAIR Plan Growing in Hard Market
Review when, why, and how to access Delaware’s home insurance market of last resort, the FAIR Plan.
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PA FAIR Plan Growing in Hard Market
Review when, why, and how to access Pennsylvania’s home insurance market of last resort, the FAIR Plan.
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Revised MMG Agency Agreement Earns IA&B Seal of Approval
An agency agreement can affect everything from your E&O coverage to indemnification requirements to book ownership. That’s why we work with carriers, such as MMG Insurance Company, to review their contracts.
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Final Rule to Increase Compensation Thresholds for Overtime Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule changing overtime eligibility for workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA. Learn what it means for your agency.
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Changes to MAIF Reassessment Notifications (MD HB 1483)
This bill, which would have misled policyholders about reassessments and deflected attention away from the impacts of MAIF’s rate inadequacy, did not pass.
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Increases to Uninsured Driving Penalties, Funding for MAIF (MD HB 1482)
The legislation, aimed primarily at increasing uninsured motorist penalties, will take effect on July 1. Because of the quick turnaround time, IA&B expects some insurers will use policies with outdated language until they can make the necessary programming and product filing changes.
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