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Industry News & Updates
Pennie Open Enrollment: What’s New?
Open enrollment for plan year 2027 begins Nov. 1. Learn what is new for enrollees this year.
DOI Bulletins on Gender Identity Nondiscrimination, Step Therapy
The latest Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) bulletins revise previous guidance based on federal developments and state statutory changes.
What Agents Need to Know About Comp-Only Policies
A new Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) bulletin requires insurers to advise customers who temporarily suspend liability coverage that it does not eliminate their registration obligations under Maryland law.
IA&B-Supported Bills Signed into Law
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed two pieces of insurance-related legislation into law, addressing residential property flood disclosures and insurance producer education requirements.
RLI Personal Umbrella Rate Updates
Attention sub-agents through IA&B’s partnership with RLI: A base rate adjustment impacting new and renewal policies will take effect Jan. 1, 2027 in Maryland and Delaware and April 1, 2027 in Pennsylvania.
NFIP Launching Direct-to-Consumer Sales (MD update)
The NFIP will start quoting policies directly to consumers. Producers who want to be connected to prospects requesting a quote must sign up for the Agency Registry.
IA&B Participates in Public Hearing on Childcare Insurance Market
Review issues that plague the childcare service provider market, which prompted this week’s public hearing in Maryland.
Marijuana Reclassified: Preliminary Impacts on Homeowners Coverage Issues
The federal government last week announced an order reclassifying certain marijuana products. The shift in policy raises questions for insurers in context of homeowners policies and the enforceability of exclusions for “controlled dangerous substances.”
Which Coverages Are Consistently Unavailable in the Admitted Market?
Simplify placing difficult risks. Submit them for consideration to Pennsylvania’s export list — an approved list of risks that you place directly with a surplus lines insurer.
Market Share Reports
Register for the Upcoming Webinar
Interpreting P&C Insurance Trends: A Focus on Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
11-11:45 AM - Presentation
11:45 AM-Noon - Q&A
Join IA&B and Insurance Analytics Consultant Paul Buse for a live webinar release and review of the latest Market Share Reports for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.
Cost: This is a free webinar for IA&B members and partners. The registration fee for non-members is $50.
If you have questions, you may contact VP – Advocacy, Claire Pantaloni at ClaireP@IABforME.com or 800-998-9644, ext. 604.
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