Advocacy on Flood Insurance Reform (PA, DE)
The Big “I” urged reforms to facilitate greater NFIP participation and strengthen the private flood insurance market during the first Congressional hearing on flood insurance since May 2022.
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Advocacy on Flood Insurance Reform (MD)
Our national affiliate, PIA, urged reforms to facilitate greater NFIP participation and strengthen the private flood insurance market during the first Congressional hearing on flood insurance since May 2022.
Insights into Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal
Learn what’s included in Gov. Josh Shaprio’s $44.4 billion spending plan, which he pitched in a budget address last week to the General Assembly.
Crop insurance: Advocacy to Reinstate Inflation Adjustments
Our national affiliate, PIA, and other agent groups continue to push for the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents.
IA&B, PIA Oppose FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
The proposed ban on NCAs would apply to employees and independent contractors, and would require employers to inform current and former employees that such proposals are no longer enforceable.
Talk Non-Competes, Privacy with Your Congressperson
Five spots remain to attend next month’s Big “I” Legislative Conference. This is your opportunity to discuss new federal privacy standards and the FTC proposal to ban non-competes with lawmakers.
Federal Privacy Bill Passes House Committee (PA, DE)
The bill would revise existing federal standards created by the 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, including expansion of requirements imposed on independent agencies.
Federal Privacy Bill Passes House Committee (MD)
The bill would revise existing federal standards created by the 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, including expansion of requirements imposed on independent agencies.
IA&B Testifies on MAIF Funding Bill
The proposal would allow the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) to tap into approximately $9.5 million in surplus from the last assessment in the 1990s.
IA&B Hosts Event with Agents, Legislators
IA&B members met in Dover last week for a “State of the Industry” event, where they discussed several proposals affecting independent agents. The evening also included a reception with key state lawmakers.