North Carolina Announces Hurricane Helene Data Call
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-B-17. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform companies of a data call resulting from Hurricane Helene claims. This data call applies to all licensed property & casualty insurers, authorized surplus line insurers, North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (Coastal Property Insurance Pool) and […]
PSI Will Begin Scheduling Examinations for New Mexico
NM | Beginning October 16, 2024, PSI will begin scheduling exams for seating to begin October 30, 2024. You may register online at: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/nmins/test. Once you have passed your examination, be sure to complete the required background check before you submit the online application. Click here to view the original notice.
Oklahoma Issues 2024 Appointment Renewal Notification
OK | The Oklahoma Insurance Department has issued a notification regarding 2024 appointment renewals. Key information:Oklahoma will process all appointment renewals electronically through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) in 2024. Continue reading.
California Amends Mandatory Moratorium on Cancellations and Non-Renewals of Policies of Residential Property Insurance After the Declaration of a State of Emergency
CA | The California Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-9 (rev). *This bulletin supplements the bulletin of the same title issued on September 19, 2024 to provide additional information regarding ZIP Codes within or adjacent to the fire perimeters for the fires identified in the Governor’s various Emergency Declarations discussed herein. Click here for […]
Indiana Announces Withdrawal of Association Health Plans Bulletin 245
IN | The Indiana Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 276 to announce the Department’s position regarding the regulation of existing association health plans (“AHPs”). Click here for more information.
Indiana Department of Insurance Withdraws Bulletin on Association Health Plans Following Federal Rule Change
IN| The Indiana Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 276 to announce the withdrawal of its previous Bulletin 245, which addressed Association Health Plans (AHPs). This decision aligns with the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rescission of the 2018 AHP Rule, effective July 1, 2024, following a formal rulemaking process. The 2018 AHP Rule had expanded […]
California Announces That its New 2025 Annuity Eight-Hour Training Course is Available
CA | The California Department of Insurance (Department) recently approved the Commissioner-appointed Curriculum Board’s proposed creation of the new 2025 Annuity Eight-Hour Training Course. This new eight-hour course applies to all California life agents, both resident and non-resident. This requirement shall be part of, and not in addition to, the California resident licensee’s continuing education […]
New Mexico Announces New Lines of Authority
NM | Effective November 14, 2024, New Mexico will update its licensing framework as follows: For more information, click here.
Louisiana Regulation 129: Surplus Lines Insurance Refund or Credit of Gross Premium Taxes
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance has issued Regulation 129. The purpose of this regulation is to define the requirements to receive a surplus line insurance refund for taxes paid on gross premium received by the Department of Insurance. Click here for more information.
Oregon Issues Bulletin Regarding Paid Leave as an “Other Benefit” that reduces Short-Term Disability Benefits
OR | The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Division of Financial Regulation has issued Bulletin No. DFR 2024-8. This bulletin provides updated guidance on the Division of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) expectations of insurers who write Short Term Disability policies, in light of the recent implementation of the Paid Leave Oregon program. This bulletin […]