John Darlington Jr., who provided more than 35 years of service to the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, was recognized by the group at its 74th annual installation dinner, held Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md.

Maryland I Day will be held April 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, Md. The event is sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, Insurance Women of Baltimore, and Maryland Chapter CPCU.

Property-casualty insurers say a new law increasing auto liability rates for Maryland drivers could drive away consumers, while agents’ groups say while that may occur, the changes also will better protect clients injured in an accident.

The 73rd Annual Installation Dinner of the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland will include a bull roast/shrimp feast and casino night.

The Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland will be offering six seminars on the National Flood Insurance Program this month.

As agent groups in Maryland await word of who will be their next insurance commissioner, they are hoping Ralph S. Tyler’s successor mirrors his open communication style.

Health insurer CareFirst and one of its regional subsidiaries do not have excessive surplus and efforts to divide those funds could prove detrimental, according to a new report.

The Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland was selected for a 2009 Best of Glen Burnie Award. The agent trade organization was selected in the Trade Associations category by the U.S. Commerce Association.

The Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland is planning a Professional Development program for Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at its headquarters in Glen Burnie, Md.

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Maryland legislators will review current issues in Annapolis as part of the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland’s second annual Legislative Summit, scheduled for Nov. 4.