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Non-resident agencies and individuals have until mid-April to submit their annual certificate of compliance with the New York Cybersecurity Regulation.

Now is the time to consider a workplace vaccination program, as COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up.

Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware all held steady grades from 2019 to 2020 in the R Street Institute’s Insurance Regulation Report Card. The annual report looks at restrictions on consumers and insurers, as well as “how effectively are states discharging their duties to monitor insurer solvency and foster competitive, private insurance markets?” Pennsylvania maintained a B

Licensees conducting business in New York should expect to receive notification directly from the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) that, effective Feb. 28, 2021, it plans to discontinue its practice of mailing paper copies of New York State Disability Benefits Law (DBL) insurance policies and bills to insurance agents/brokers. It is IA&B’s understanding that

Take note of recent HR-related news, stemming from governmental mandates and case law. The following are documented as bulletins in our online HR resources. Federal Bulletins FED #109 – Remote I-9 Form Verification ExtensionFED #110 – IRS Extends Form 1095 Distribution Deadline to March 2FED #111 – 2021 Wage Cap Rises Modestly for Social Security

As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, member agencies are reporting circumstances where an employee tests positive – or is exposed to (and possibly living with) someone who has COVID-19. Under either scenario, employers’ responsibilities under the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) may come into play.For employers with fewer

When placing business through brokers, they may refer to themselves as the “agent” and you as the “broker.” And they’re probably right. The adoption of the Producer Licensing statute around 2002-2003 generated a lot of confusion around basic terminology in our industry. That confusion lingers because of the way we use these terms and can

As businesses, including independent insurance agencies, bring staff back into their offices, the concept of asking employees to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver is becoming more common. What is a Liability Waiver? When we conjure up the concept of a liability waiver, we typically think of a pre-event liability waiver. This is an agreement between

Stay informed of the changing human resources landscape – and the case law, legislation, and regulations that alter it – by reviewing our HR Bulletins, a running tab of state and federal updates. Read more about these recent updates by visiting our HR Bulletin webpage and scrolling to the appropriate number. FED #24 – Joint