Monthly Archives: July 2013

Arrivederci: MD Individual Surety Law Needs to Ride into the Sunset in 2014

 Article written by Mark McCallum and Larry Leclair, NASBP in collaboration with Ed Hershon for ASA of Metro Washington Did you know that the State of Maryland allows individual sureties, i.e. natural persons, to write bonds for prime contractors on … Continue reading

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN- MEDICAL LOSS RATIO REBATES

It is again the time of year that the Affordable Care Act requires that Insurance Carriers must pay a rebate to their customers their Medical Loss Ratio (paid claims vs premiums paid) do not meet or exceed a specified limit. … Continue reading

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EC&S is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Duke Employee Benefits Service Team as Vice President and Practice Leader. Prior to joining EC&S, Patrick worked as an Client Advocate for a national brokerage firm and has experience running a … Continue reading

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Virginia Mechanics Lien Law Amended-by James D. Fullerton,Esq.

The Virginia General Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Mechanic’s Lien Code providing that an unlicensed contractor may not claim a mechanic’s lien if a valid contractor’s license or certificate was required by law for the work performed. The … Continue reading

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