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Maryland
Mandatory EUIM Passed in Final Hours of MD Legislative Session
HB 128 establishes mandatory EUIM coverage in automobile policies. IA&B and the rest of the insurance industry vigorously opposed the bill.
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Minimum Wage Updated in Maryland
Take note of the state’s minimum wage, which increased as of Jan. 1, 2023. In addition, Montgomery County will implement a new minimum wage this summer.
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Senate Finance Amends Mandatory EUIM Legislation
In a 10–1 vote, the Maryland Senate Finance Committee voted yesterday in favor of HB 128, with changes that would exempt renewals and sunset the law after five years.
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IA&B Succeeds in Preserving MAIF Assessment Transparency
A proposal to hide future Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) assessments from policyholders was defeated, thanks to IA&B’s advocacy efforts.
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Triggers Phishing Attacks
Learn why security firms expect the recent bank failure will trigger a wave of cybercrime. Then access a complimentary ransomware simulation tool to test your agency’s safeguards.
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Expanded Access to Potential Carrier Appointments
Additional carriers have been added to AppointmentLink – the online tool that connects IA&B member agencies with potential carrier matches.
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MD Members 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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How to Leverage FDIC Protection for Premium Funds Held by Agents
With the recent news about bank failures, now is a perfect time to revisit fiduciary obligations under the Producer Licensing statute and how Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protection plays a role.
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Crop insurance: Advocacy to Reinstate Inflation Adjustments
Our national affiliate, PIA, and other agent groups continue to push for the reinstatement of an inflation adjustment for crop insurance agents.
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