Updates on PA COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Read the latest guidance impacting insurance agencies, including telecommuting recommendations, safety requirements, and restrictions on customer visits.
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Industry News
Potential Impact of the PRO Act
Legislation which seeks to change the definition of “independent contractor” passed the U.S. House last week.
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MIA Addresses Producers’ Role amid USPS Delays
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) this week issued a bulletin advising producers to assist customers in light of mail delays.
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Effort to Exempt Insurance Producers from Reclassification
Legislation which seeks to change the definition “independent contractor” passed the U.S. House this week. Our federal government affairs team – the Big “I” – is seeking an exemption for insurance agents and financial advisors.
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Agency Agreements and Ownership of Expirations
While independent agency ownership of expirations and data should be a settled matter, it’s important to review agency agreement contract language.
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MD Lifts Certain Mitigation Measures
Telework still will be encouraged and masks required when Gov. Hogan lifts some restrictions this Friday.
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PA Insurance Department to Discontinue CE, Licensing Flexibility
Producers who took advantage of the state’s temporary licensing extensions due to pandemic-related circumstances have until May 14 to come into compliance.
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MD State Lawmakers Eye Insurance Bills
Insurance-related legislation – addressing everything from liability reform and rating factors, to weather-related claims and workers’ comp – has received attention in Annapolis this session.
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Cyber Criminals Target Independent Agents
Heed the advice of cyber security experts, as hackers aim to infiltrate independent agencies for access to customer data.
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AgentPAC: Your Political Voice in the State Capitol
Contribute to AgentPAC, the state-based political action committee of IA&B. It’s of the most important tools you have to help agents’ collective voice be heard.
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