Updates to RLI Home Business Insurance
RLI now will write certain homemade candle businesses, but it is discontinuing inland flood coverage.
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Industry News
MIA Seeks to Clarify ACV Calculation
Learn how the Maryland Insurance Administration’s (MIA) proposal to clarify ACV loss settlement calculations could impact roof replacements significantly.
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Goodbye PLE, Hello Flood and Ethics CE
Effective April 29, Pennsylvania’s producer-licensing education requirements will change. Candidates no longer will be required to complete pre-licensing education (PLE), while licensed P&C producers must take Flood and Ethics CE.
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Condo Insurance Changes Proposed
IA&B monitored several bills during Maryland’s 2025 legislative session that proposed to change condominium insurance requirements.
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Storm Chasers Bill Introduced
IA&B continues to advocate for legislation in Maryland to address home improvement contractors who seek out consumers and persuade them to bring a claim for storm damage.
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Plaintiff Lawyers’ Bid for Unlimited Non-Economic Damages Fails
IA&B strongly opposed legislation in Maryland to repeal limits on non-economic damages, which would have had drastic impacts on insurance premiums.
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Lawmakers Address MAIF’s Chronic Unprofitability
IA&B successfully supported legislation to address MAIF’s longstanding rate inadequacy and unprofitability.
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Insurance Rating Factors Face Scrutiny
IA&B successfully opposed several bills focused on rating factors, including one that would have allowed MAIF to use income in underwriting.
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MD Budget Includes Controversial 3% IT Sales Tax
IA&B testified in opposition to applying sales taxes to services, which state lawmakers have sought for many years and this year succeeded to pass in a limited scope.
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Lawmakers Advance Bills on Insurance App Fraud, Licensing Fees
Review highlights of the two pieces of legislation recently voted favorably on by the State Senate Banking & Insurance Committee which would impact insurance producers.
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