New Update on Market Conditions (MD update)
Are we seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? Review the latest marketplace summaries to gain insights into carrier pricing and profitability.
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Maryland News
Send IA&B Your Roofing Contractor Story
If you or your customer has experienced unethical or outright fraudulent behavior by roof repair contractors, IA&B wants to hear from you!
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NFIP to Introduce Payment Plan
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders soon will have the option to pay their flood insurance premium monthly, rather than annually.
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ACORD 133 Update
A revised ACORD 133 — Workers Compensation Insurance Plan Assigned Risk Section — is available for use beginning this month.
Court Decision Imparts Lessons on Policy Exclusions, Language
The Delaware Superior Court recently issued a coverage decision that, among other things, highlights the need for agents and brokers to be aware of their customers’ activities and whether a carrier’s policy language is compatible with them.
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In PA, Broker Agreement Must Be Signed by CUSTOMER if Producer Not Appointed (MD, DE update)
Hold a non-resident license in Pennsylvania? Review the scenarios when a producer must obtain a customer’s signed consent prior to placing business with a non-appointed company or, in rare circumstances, with a carrier’s in-house agency.
FEMA Unveils New Flood Insurance Direct-to-Consumer Quoting Tool (MD update)
Consumers may now use an NFIP online quoting tool; however, they still must contact an independent agent to purchase a policy.
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DOL’s 2024 Overtime Rule Invalidated
A federal judge last week struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Overtime Rule. How will this affect your agency?
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IA&B Meets with New Insurance Commissioner Marie Grant
IA&B addressed several hot-button issues, including storm chasers, the non-economic damages cap, and MAIF’s rate inadequacy.
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Verify Your Address with PA Insurance Department
If you hold a license (resident or non-resident, individual or agency) in Pennsylvania, ensure your current address and email address are on file with state regulators.
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