Big “I” Secures Wins in House Package
The U.S. House-passed omnibus budget reconciliation package includes significant tax reforms that would benefit independent agents.
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Pennsylvania News
Free Tech Guidance for Your Agency
Are you considering a change in your phones, agency management system, or CRM application? Take advantage of technology guidance from Catalyit. (All IA&B members have fully funded access to Catalyit.)
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Important Note on Claim Reporting for Umbrella Policyholders
Do you have an IA&B Agents’ Umbrella policy, underwritten by Penn National Insurance? If so, take note of this claim reporting requirement.
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Legislation Proposed to Cap Auto Insurance Premium Increases
Proposed legislation would cap rate increases for some auto policyholders in Pennsylvania — an approach that IA&B typically opposes.
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Did Your Flood Course Count Toward New CE Requirement?
No Flood (or Ethics) credits earned prior to the implementation date of Pennsylvania’s new regulation can be applied to the requirement.
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Protection of Crop Insurance Subsidies
Protection of the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) is paramount as the House Agriculture Committee looks to cut $230 billion in agriculture-related spending over 10 years.
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Disaster Mitigation to Help Stabilize P&C Insurance Markets
Without effective disaster mitigation, insurers face rising claim costs, homeowners struggle with skyrocketing premiums or lack of coverage, and the federal government is forced to step in with costly disaster relief programs.
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Third-Party Litigation Funding Contributes to Rising Premiums
In response to U.S. legal system abuse, pending legislation would address the disclosure of third-party litigation funding investors and payment recipients in civil lawsuits.
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86% of Agencies to See Tax Hike Unless Congress Acts
Much of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire at the end of 2025, and if Congress does not extend the cuts, individuals and businesses — including many independent agencies and their customers — will see substantial tax increases.
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Note ACORD Form Revisions
Are you using the most up-to-date forms? ACORD issued revisions to three countrywide forms in its April 2025 Bulletin.
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