MD Election Recap: 2026 General Election
Take a deep dive into the election results for control of the Maryland General Assembly.
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Maryland News
Updated Course Cancellation Policy
A revised course cancellation policy affects registrations for certain courses offered through Insurance Agents & Brokers (IA&B) as of Nov. 2, 2026.
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Auto Insurance Affordability Workgroup in Full Swing
IA&B is monitoring the workgroup’s discussions, which could have significant implications for how auto insurers assess risk and price policies in Maryland.
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What Agents Need to Know About Comp-Only Policies
A new Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) bulletin requires insurers to advise customers who temporarily suspend liability coverage that it does not eliminate their registration obligations under Maryland law.
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RLI Personal Umbrella Rate Updates
Attention sub-agents through IA&B’s partnership with RLI: A base rate adjustment impacting new and renewal policies will take effect Jan. 1, 2027 in Maryland and Delaware and April 1, 2027 in Pennsylvania.
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NFIP Launching Direct-to-Consumer Sales (MD update)
The NFIP will start quoting policies directly to consumers. Producers who want to be connected to prospects requesting a quote must sign up for the Agency Registry.
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Senate Approves Seven-Year TRIA Extension (MD update)
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) — which provides a federal backstop for insured losses resulting from certain acts of terrorism — is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2027.
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Condo Unit Owners Liability Increased
Recent legislation will change the amount a condominium unit owner may be required to pay toward the master policy deductible.
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Have Ideas to Improve an ACORD Form?
IA&B staff was appointed to a new advisory group and will relay your insights on ACORD P&C forms. Learn more, including the first three sets of forms which are under review.
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Data Indicates Slowing Premium Growth
P&C industry data from Q2 is now available. Review your state-specific report, curated specifically for IA&B members by Insurance Analytics Consultant Paul Buse.
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