Condo Insurance Changes Proposed
IA&B monitored several bills during Maryland’s 2025 legislative session that proposed to change condominium insurance requirements.
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Maryland News
Storm Chasers Bill Introduced
IA&B continues to advocate for legislation in Maryland to address home improvement contractors who seek out consumers and persuade them to bring a claim for storm damage.
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Plaintiff Lawyers’ Bid for Unlimited Non-Economic Damages Fails
IA&B strongly opposed legislation in Maryland to repeal limits on non-economic damages, which would have had drastic impacts on insurance premiums.
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Lawmakers Address MAIF’s Chronic Unprofitability
IA&B successfully supported legislation to address MAIF’s longstanding rate inadequacy and unprofitability.
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Insurance Rating Factors Face Scrutiny
IA&B successfully opposed several bills focused on rating factors, including one that would have allowed MAIF to use income in underwriting.
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MD Budget Includes Controversial 3% IT Sales Tax
IA&B testified in opposition to applying sales taxes to services, which state lawmakers have sought for many years and this year succeeded to pass in a limited scope.
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ACORD 125, 126 Revisions
A revised Commercial Insurance Application and Commercial General Liability Section are now available for use.
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PA Dept. of State Alerts to Annual Report Requirement
Watch your mailbox. The Pennsylvania Department of State is sending postcards to resident and non-resident entities, alerting them to an Annual Report filing requirement that begins this year.
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MD Senate Passes Budget as Sine Die Fast Approaches
Review the controversial tax component included in the Maryland Senate budget bill, plus additional proposals that could impact the insurance industry.
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NFIP Installment Payment Plan Delayed
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders will have the option to pay their flood insurance premium monthly, rather than annually, beginning in 2026.
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