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Working for Independent Agents

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

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Big “I” Pushes to Tax Third-Party Litigation Funding

June 18, 2025

The U.S. Senate version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would address third-party litigation funding, which is a major factor in U.S. legal system abuse and, in turn, adds considerable costs to the insurance industry.

Legislation Introduced to Raise PD Minimums for Auto Insurance

June 18, 2025

State Rep. Jeffrey Olsommer — an independent insurance agent — introduced a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to raise Pennsylvania’s property damage (PD) liability limits from $5,000 to $25,000.

MIA Hosts Annual Industry Legislative Meeting

June 11, 2025

IA&B attended the meeting, which recapped recently passed legislation and teased upcoming priorities, such as a proposal to cut down on storm chasers.

Legislation Introduced to Close TPLF Tax Loophole ( MD update)

June 4, 2025

The legislation would address third-party litigation funding (TPLF), which is often subsidized by foreign entities which are not obligated to pay tax on increasingly lucrative returns.

Legislation Introduced to Close TPLF Tax Loophole (PA, DE update)

June 4, 2025

The legislation would address third-party litigation funding (TPLF), which is often subsidized by foreign entities which are not obligated to pay tax on increasingly lucrative returns.

Big “I” Secures Wins in House Package

May 28, 2025

The U.S. House-passed omnibus budget reconciliation package includes significant tax reforms that would benefit independent agents.

Legislation Proposed to Cap Auto Insurance Premium Increases

May 14, 2025

Proposed legislation would cap rate increases for some auto policyholders in Pennsylvania — an approach that IA&B typically opposes.

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