IA&B Opposes Noneconomic Damages Cap Increase
Despite amendments, Maryland Senate Bill 538 likely would result in increased premiums and could upend the state’s tort liability environment.
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Roof Age and Wind Performance: Recorded Webinar
Learn more about the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s recent research on the performance of roofs and asphalt shingles and the impact on insurers’ underwriting and rating practices.
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Flood Insurance Manual Appendix L Implementation Delayed
Following industry-wide advocacy – including from our national affiliates – FEMA agreed to delay the implementation of Appendix L.
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Last Call to Attend Big ‘I’ National Legislative Conference
Join independent agents from across the country in Washington, D.C. on April 11-12. Hurry: Registration closes next week.
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NY Cybersecurity Filing Deadline
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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IA&B Opposes Sales Tax on Services Proposal
Maryland House Bill 1515 would apply a 5% sales tax on agent commissions and other insurance services.
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IA&B Agent Testifies on Flood Insurance
Independent agents’ interests were represented during a recent PA Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force meeting, where IA&B member Mark Monroe participated in a panel discussion.
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FIO Cancels Climate Data Collection Plan, Defers to NAIC (MD update)
In a victory for PIA, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will lead the effort to collect data on climate-related risks from P&C carriers.
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FIO Cancels Climate Data Collection Plan, Defers to NAIC (PA, DE update)
In a win for state insurance regulation, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will lead the effort to collect data on climate-related risks from P&C carriers.
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NFIP Extended as Federal Government Avoids Partial Shutdown
Congress passed its fourth stopgap spending bill in the past five months, funding the NFIP through March 22.
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