Benchmarking Your Agency
Learn how to use the Big “I” Best Practices Study to monitor key performance indicators and compare your performance with other similar agencies.
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Pennsylvania
Proposed Amendments to PA Producer Licensing Regulation Introduced
IA&B worked with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to modernize the existing produce licensing regulation and bring it up to date with the corresponding statue. Learn what stands to change.
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Include Advertising Material in Your E&O Prevention Strategy
A U.S. District Court recently examined insurance advertising in the context of an Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) claim. Review this legal update for insight into best practices for your agency’s promotional materials.
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PA Senate Passes Personal Income Tax Reduction
The legislation would reduce the state’s personal income rate to 2.8% and eliminate the tax on electricity.
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PA Insurance Department’s Preliminary Licensing Determination Process
Prospective insurance agents with a criminal record may now determine if their background will impact their chance of licensure before taking PLE and passing the exam.
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PA FAIR Plan Growing in Hard Market
Review when, why, and how to access Pennsylvania’s home insurance market of last resort, the FAIR Plan.
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Primary Election: Independent Agent Wins House Seat
IA&B member and long-time independent agent Jeff Olsommer won a seat in the House of Representatives during Tuesday’s Primary Election.
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PA House Passes Pet Insurance Legislation
Legislation which would, among other things, establish specific training requirements for insurance producers to be permitted to sell pet insurance is headed to the state Senate for consideration.
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Legislation Introduced to Ban Credit-Based Insurance Scoring
IA&B is opposed to newly introduced HB 2211, which would prohibit insures from using credit-based insurance scores as a rating factor.
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PA Insurance Dept. Issues Notice on Insurers’ Proper Use of AI
Insurers may use artificial intelligence (AI) systems as long as certain parameters are in place to prevent violations of existing laws and regulations.
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