New Market Access: RLI Surety
Effective July 1, 2026, IA&B members now can access RLI Surety for placement of surety, notary, retail liquor, license and permit, fidelity, and small contract bonds.
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Maryland News
Your Website Could Be the Target of CA Privacy Litigation
A new wave of website privacy claims is targeting businesses across the country, including companies (and agencies) with no physical presence in or dealings with California.
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Maryland Bulletin Raises Questions About Credit Card Processing Fees
If your agency uses credit card payment processors, you may need to share the MIA’s latest bulletin with them and consider if changes are needed.
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2026 Maryland Legislative Recap
On the heels of MIA’s bulletin that summarizes this session’s enacted insurance laws, IA&B’s provides additional context on the proposals we tracked, the issues we addressed, and the trends likely to continue in future sessions.
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New Market Access: RLI Surety
Effective July 1, 2026, IA&B members can access RLI Surety for placement of surety, notary, retail liquor, license and permit, fidelity, and small contract bonds.
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Condo Unit Owners Liability Increased
The legislation changes the amount a condominium unit owner may be required to pay toward the master policy deductible.
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Legislation Cracking Down on Storm Chasers Fails to Advance
The bills were loosely connected to broader “storm chaser” legislation long sought by the insurance industry to combat fraud following severe weather events.
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Lawmakers Take Action on Deer Collisions
IA&B pushed back against legislation that would have prohibited wild animal collisions as an auto insurance rating factor, and instead submitted a letter of support for a bill related to deer population management.
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Plaintiffs’ Bar Push to Expand Civil Liability Stalls, for Now
IA&B opposed the bills because of their potential to drive up premiums by increasing claim severity and larger settlement payments.
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Territorial Rating Faces Scrutiny as Auto Affordability Workgroup Extended
IA&B worked with other industry representatives to amend legislation which will extend — and adjust — the workgroup.
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