MIA Addresses Producers’ Role amid USPS Delays
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) this week issued a bulletin advising producers to assist customers in light of mail delays.
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The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) this week issued a bulletin advising producers to assist customers in light of mail delays.
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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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Heed the advice of cyber security experts, as hackers aim to infiltrate independent agencies for access to customer data.
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Pennsylvania and Delaware member agencies are eligible for up to $750 from the Trusted Choice Marketing Reimbursement Program as a benefit of your IA&B membership.
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Non-resident agencies and individuals have until mid-April to submit their annual certificate of compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation.
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Now is the time to consider a workplace vaccination program, as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up.
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Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware all held steady grades from 2019 to 2020 in the R Street Institute’s Insurance Regulation Report Card. The annual report looks at restrictions on consumers and insurers, as well as “how effectively are states discharging their duties to monitor insurer solvency and foster competitive, private insurance markets?” Pennsylvania maintained a B
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Licensees conducting business in New York should expect to receive notification directly from the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) that, effective Feb. 28, 2021, it plans to discontinue its practice of mailing paper copies of New York State Disability Benefits Law (DBL) insurance policies and bills to insurance agents/brokers. It is IA&B’s understanding that
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Take note of recent HR-related news, stemming from governmental mandates and case law. The following are documented as bulletins in our online HR resources. Federal Bulletins FED #109 – Remote I-9 Form Verification ExtensionFED #110 – IRS Extends Form 1095 Distribution Deadline to March 2FED #111 – 2021 Wage Cap Rises Modestly for Social Security
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As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, member agencies are reporting circumstances where an employee tests positive – or is exposed to (and possibly living with) someone who has COVID-19. Under either scenario, employers’ responsibilities under the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) may come into play.For employers with fewer
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