Review issues that plague the childcare service provider market, which prompted this week's public hearing in Maryland.

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.”

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.

The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) is seeking insight into insurance product availability and carrier practices concerning liability coverage for childcare and foster care organizations. Agents can weigh in with their experiences.

In Pennsylvania, the “occurrence” definition is often the decisive factor in CGL construction defect claims, as shown once again with the Peronace v. Kinsale Insurance Co. case. Do you know how your carriers define it?

Now is the time to review your personal lines book of business and educate those insureds with college students about their exposures. Review your IA&B member resources that can help.