Advocacy on Flood Insurance Reform (MD)
Our national affiliate, PIA, urged reforms to facilitate greater NFIP participation and strengthen the private flood insurance market during the first Congressional hearing on flood insurance since May 2022.
Maryland News
Crop insurance: Advocacy to Reinstate Inflation Adjustments
Our national affiliate, PIA, and other agent groups continue to push for the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents.
IA&B, PIA Oppose FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
The proposed ban on NCAs would apply to employees and independent contractors, and would require employers to inform current and former employees that such proposals are no longer enforceable.
NY Cybersecurity Filing Deadline
Non-resident agencies and individuals have until mid-April to submit their annual certificate of compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation.
Federal Privacy Bill Passes House Committee (MD)
The bill would revise existing federal standards created by the 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, including expansion of requirements imposed on independent agencies.
RLI PUP Rate Revisions
Review details of the rate changes that will impact new and renewal business in the coming months.
IA&B Testifies on MAIF Funding Bill
The proposal would allow the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) to tap into approximately $9.5 million in surplus from the last assessment in the 1990s.
MIA Issues Bulletin on Kia, Hyundai Vehicles
Are some insurers refusing to insure certain Kia and Hyundai models? If so, they may soon be in the Maryland Insurance Administration’s (MIA) crosshairs.
Carrier Compliance – Policy Nonrenewals & Cancellations
Review state-specific laws and regulations for cancellations and refusals to write or renew commercial lines, personal automobile, and homeowners’ insurance in IA&B’s state-specific white papers.
Support Your PAC in the New Year (MD)
It’s a new year! Help AgentPAC protect your business. Your contributions are instrumental to IA&B’s advocacy efforts.