ADA Website Accessibility Compliance
Knowing that some members have received pre-litigation demand letters, gauge and improve your website’s accessibility with help from our new member resource.
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Pennsylvania News
How the SAFE ACT Could Create New Markets
Agents and brokers could receive federal protection from criminal and civil liability for working with cannabis-related businesses deemed legal at the state level.
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Alert: Pre-Litigation Letters Hitting Agency Mailboxes
Is your agency among those which received a pre-litigation demand letter asserting its website does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act? If so, contact us.
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Bedivere & Merged Companies (Including Ex-One Beacon) Liquidated
Agents who have business with Bedivere Insurance Company must review their duties and deadlines in light of the company’s liquidation.
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How to Comply with New PA Training Requirement
Carry the Life line of authority in Pennsylvania? Learn how to meet the commonwealth’s new annuities training requirement (impacts non-residents).
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Licensee Liable for ‘Deceptive’ Conduct
The PA Supreme Court ruled “intent to deceive or defraud” is not required for plaintiffs claiming a violation of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law “catch-all” provision.
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Updates on PA COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Read the latest guidance impacting insurance agencies, including telecommuting recommendations, safety requirements, and restrictions on customer visits.
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Effort to Exempt Insurance Producers from Reclassification
Legislation which seeks to change the definition “independent contractor” passed the U.S. House this week. Our federal government affairs team – the Big “I” – is seeking an exemption for insurance agents and financial advisors.
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Agency Agreements and Ownership of Expirations
While independent agency ownership of expirations and data should be a settled matter, it’s important to review agency agreement contract language.
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PA Insurance Department to Discontinue CE, Licensing Flexibility
Producers who took advantage of the state’s temporary licensing extensions due to pandemic-related circumstances have until May 14 to come into compliance.
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