Potential Impact of the PRO Act
Legislation which seeks to change the definition of “independent contractor” passed the U.S. House last week.
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Maryland News
MIA Addresses Producers’ Role amid USPS Delays
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) this week issued a bulletin advising producers to assist customers in light of mail delays.
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Agency Agreements and Ownership of Expirations
While independent agency ownership of expirations and data should be a settled matter, it’s important to review agency agreement contract language.
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MD Lifts Certain Mitigation Measures
Telework still will be encouraged and masks required when Gov. Hogan lifts some restrictions this Friday.
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MD State Lawmakers Eye Insurance Bills
Insurance-related legislation – addressing everything from liability reform and rating factors, to weather-related claims and workers’ comp – has received attention in Annapolis this session.
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Cyber Criminals Target Independent Agents
Heed the advice of cyber security experts, as hackers aim to infiltrate independent agencies for access to customer data.
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AgentPAC: Your Political Voice in the State Capitol
Contribute to AgentPAC, the state-based political action committee of IA&B. It’s of the most important tools you have to help agents’ collective voice be heard.
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Are You Eligible for Higher Commissions on NFIP Business?
If you write flood through the NFIP with a Write-Your-Own (WYO) program, compare commissions with those offered through The Hartford Flood program for IA&B of Maryland members.
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Industry Bills Compete with COVID for Lawmakers’ Attention
The IA&B of Maryland Government Relations Committee met this week to discuss legislation that would limit credit history for insurance rating, provide civil immunity from COVID-19 claims, and more.
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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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