California to Require Adding License Number on Emails, More (MD)
If you hold a license in California, a new law will require you to include your CA license number on emails to California customers beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
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Busy Lame Duck Session in Congress (MD)
Reach out to your elected officials on industry-related legislation impacting an NFIP extension, cannabis protections, inflation relief for crop agents, and the new Medicare Marketing Rule – all of which are hinging on Congressional action in the coming weeks.
How Vulnerable Is Your Agency to Ransomware?
Ransomware is on the rise. See highlights of the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, and access a complimentary ransomware simulation tool to test your agency’s safeguards.
Maryland State Election Recap
With nearly all ballots counted, a mix of new and familiar faces will have seats in Maryland’s state government following last Tuesday’s General Election.
CMS Releases FAQ on New Medicare Marketing Rules
Learn about the new federal rule that mandates independent agents to record all Medicare sales calls, among other requirements.
Pre-Litigation Letters on ADA Website Accessibility Target Agents
Learn how to gauge and improve your website’s accessibility, as some member agencies receive attorneys’ pre-litigation demand letters about their websites’ non-compliance.
Insurance-Related Laws Take Effect
Review the insurance-related laws passed during 2022 Legislative Session that took effect on Oct. 1.
New Medicare Marketing Rules Take Effect
A newly effective federal rule requires independent agents to record all Medicare sales calls.
PIA Lobbies to Avoid NFIP Lapse
As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is set to lapse tomorrow unless Congress acts to extend it.
Courses Meet New Requirement for Producers Who Sell Annuities
IA&B now offers on-demand annuities training to meet the Maryland Insurance Administration’s revised regulations.