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MD INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ATTENDS IA&B BOARD MEETING
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Marie Grant attended the summer IA&B Board of Directors meeting, held Aug. 19 in Kent Narrows, MD.
Grant spoke about her “north star” – consumer protection. She also shared her goals of providing transparency in regulations, considering impacts of the Maryland Insurance Administration’s (MIA) actions, and relying on data to better understand current issues.
During the Q&A with IA&B members, the commissioner addressed several topics, including new tools and data, the homeowners’ market, and public adjusters.
The meeting ended with IA&B staff introducing Commissioner Grant to our new Insuring Careers Certification Program. The commissioner applauded our efforts and invited IA&B to participate in the MIA’s Education Advisory Committee. She concluded by affirming that insurance offers great career opportunities and that collectively the industry needs to spread the word about them.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERS
IA&B sends its sincere thanks to the following member agents who recently completed their terms on the IA&B Board of Directors. Their contributions of time and expertise helped to provide strategic direction for the organization, which will benefit our membership for years to come.
Sarah Brown, CIC, CRM, AFIS Keller-Brown Insurance Services Shrewsbury, PA
Bruce Kraft, AAI, CIC Arbor Insurance Group Allentown, PA
Michael Papa, CIC, MBA Diversified Insurance Industries Inc. Hunt Valley, MD
Jason Rodriguez, CIC Prominent Insurance Services Wilmington, DE
Donna Roper EK McConkey & Company York, PA
PDM INSURANCE AGENCY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Congratulations to the staff of PDM Insurance Agency Inc. – an IA&B member agency with offices in Chambersburg, Dry Run, and Biglerville, PA – on the agency’s 25th anniversary.
Since opening the agency on Jan. 1, 2000, PDM President Rita McMullen has grown the business to include 10 full-time, licensed agents and two part-time office staff. Recently, Jessica McMullen and Chaz Timmons became partners in the agency, poising it for the long-term growth.
The PDM team prides itself on customer service. That commitment garnered several awards over the years, including the Business of the Year award from the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce.
Is your agency celebrating a milestone anniversary? Whether its five years or 125 years, we want to acknowledge your accomplishment. Email announcements and images to IA&B Public Relations Director KarenR@IABforME.com.
INAUGURAL IA&B PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATIVE DAY
Join us on Oct. 27 for IA&B Pennsylvania Legislative Day, where IA&B members come together in Harrisburg to speak with lawmakers about the issues that matter most to independent agents, including minimum limits and roofing contractor fraud. Meet with your State Representatives and Senators to share real-world stories and shape policies that support our industry and our clients.
Save your spot today.
IABforME.com/political_advocacy/pa-legislative-day/
Questions? Contact IA&B Government Affairs Director John Savant at JohnS@IABforME.com or 800998-9644, ext. 607.
IMPORTANT CONTINUING EDUCATION UPDATE
As a result of enacted legislation, effective April 29, 2025 in Pennsylvania:
FLOOD TRAINING REQUIREMENT:
Producers with Property & Casualty line of authority must complete 2 hours of Flood CE per licensing period.
ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENT:
All producers must complete three 3 hours of Ethics CE per licensing period.
Visit Sircon.com to review your CE transcript and check your due dates to stay current with your license requirements.
HOW TO COMPLY:
IA&B offers these upcoming live webinars that can assist producers in their compliance:
Ethics, Diligence, Success: What Agencies Need to Know (3 Ethics credits) Oct. 9, 1-4 PM
Flood Insurance: What You Need to Know (3 Flood credits)Nov. 6, 9 AM-Noon
Ethics in Insurance: Protecting the Client and the Agency (3 Ethics credits) Nov. 20, 1-4 PM
Murky: Understanding Flood Coverage, Rules, and Claims (2 Flood credits)Dec. 9, 1-3 PM
Ethics, Diligence, Success: What Agencies Need to Know(3 Ethics credits)Dec. 10, 1-4 PM
Register today: IABforME.com/eventregistrations or 800-998-9644, option 1
