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IA&B is your advocate in Harrisburg, PA, Annapolis, MD and Dover, DE.

With a constant presence in the capitols, IA&B staff and lobbyists work daily to monitor legislation and regulations that affect independent agents. We advance laws and regulations that benefit independent insurance agencies, while opposing those that could harm your business. And in conjunction with our government affairs team in Washington, D.C., we monitor and advise on federal legislation.

AgentPAC is the state-based, bi-partisan political action committee which enhances IA&B’s advocacy efforts. AgentPAC pools the voluntary contributions of IA&B members and uses those funds to support the election of candidates and legislators who understand the issues important to the independent agent and broker community.

Advocacy Headlines

The articles below require an IA&B Membership, learn more.

Delaware to Consider Establishing Surplus Lines Export List

March 4, 2026

Review — and comment on — Delaware’s proposed Export List, which would contain classes of insurance that may be placed directly with surplus lines insurers.

Dispute Over MAIF Legislation Continues

March 4, 2026

IA&B testified again this week in opposition to legislation introduced and amended at the request of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF). Additionally, IA&B proposed amendments of its own to the bill.

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Testifies on 2026 Budget

February 26, 2026

Lawmakers pressed the Department on rising property and casualty insurance costs and the agency’s funding structure.

IA&B Testifies Against Proposal to Establish Biased Auto Insurance Workgroup

February 26, 2026

The bill would restructure Maryland’s Private Passenger Automobile Insurance Affordability Workgroup from a fact-finding body to one designed to produce predetermined outcomes.

IA&B Testifies Against MAIF Legislation

February 18, 2026

Review IA&B’s concerns with exempting the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) from state laws requiring insurance rates to not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.

Do You Use AI in Your Business Operations?

February 18, 2026

IA&B is seeking feedback from insurance agencies that use chatbots or other automated systems in their operations about how a legislative proposal could affect their business.

IA&B Opposes Non-Economic Damages Bill

February 12, 2026

IA&B will testify next week on the proposal that likely would raise premiums and could upend the state’s tort liability environment.

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John Savant,
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