Detached Condo Bill Passes in Final Hours of MD Session
House Bill 1227 is headed to the Governor’s desk with amendments advocated for by IA&B.
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Maryland News
Diminution of Value Auto Claims Now Covered Under UMPD
Maryland Insurance Administration Bulletin 24-8 requires statutorily mandated Uninsured/Underinsured coverage to include Diminution of Value damages.
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Earthquake Prompts Consumer Education Opportunity
Last week’s East Coast earthquake makes now an opportune time to educate your personal lines customers on what is – and isn’t – covered under a standard homeowners’ policy.
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MIA Disaster Centers Address Key Bridge Collapse
Consumers with insurance-related issues or questions regarding losses may be triaged by Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) disaster centers.
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NFIP Program Changes, Updated Guidance
Review the newly implemented NFIP changes, which impact first-floor height, renewal notices, and the Community Rating System.
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House Judiciary Committee Hears Comments on Noneconomic Damages
IA&B testified against SB 538, a proposal which would increase the cap on noneconomic damages to $1.75 million, with a $20,000 annual escalator clause.
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NFIP Extended Through Sept. 30 (MD Update)
This latest, six-month extension follows five stopgap spending bills passed in the past five months.
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RMA Halts Cancellations of Crop Contracts
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has taken swift action to address recent concerns regarding the termination of agent/agency contracts by Approved Insurance Providers.
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Detached Condo Bill Amended by MD House
IA&B’s advocacy led to the negotiation of an amendment that would go a long way in reducing E&O exposures for agents.
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IA&B Opposes Noneconomic Damages Cap Increase
Despite amendments, Maryland Senate Bill 538 likely would result in increased premiums and could upend the state’s tort liability environment.
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