Georgia Issues Second Directive Concerning No Cancellations for Failure to Pay in Affected Areas
GA | The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety-Fire (OCI) has issued Directive 24-EX-8 announcing that insurers are still prohibited from cancelling policies for non-payment from policy holders from the counties listed below until further advised by the Department. Counties include: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baldwin, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Camden, Candler, […]
Rhode Island Releases 2024 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey, Detailing Prevailing Repair Costs by Insurer
RI| Rhode Island Insurance Bulletin 2024-10 summarizes the results of the 2024 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey Reports submitted by insurers with over 1% market share, establishing prevailing labor rates for auto body repairs across various insurance groups in the state. The bulletin details rates for Class A and Class B shops, covering sheet metal/refinish, […]
North Carolina Issues Bulletin Regarding Additional Relief for Insureds Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-B-16. This advisory is for all insurance companies and other entities licensed under Chapter 58 of the North Carolina General Statutes offering health benefit plans to North Carolina resident and supplements the advisory 24-B-15. Click here for more information.
Wisconsin Announces New Street Address
WI | The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is moving to a new location November 4, 2024. The new street address will be:Office of the Commissioner of Insurance101 E. Wilson St.Madison, WI 53703 Click here for more information.
Florida Grants 60-Day CE Extension
FL | The Florida Department of Financial Services has granted a 60-day CE extension to all licensees with CE originally due in the months of October, November and December. The extensions have been applied, and the CE due dates have been updated in Florida’s system. Click here for more information.
Florida Suspends Branch Filing Requirements for Displaced Personnel
FL | The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued a Proclamation which states: Suspension of the notice-filing requirements for a securities industry dealer or investment adviser whose operations are impacted by the rainfall and flood conditions such that they plan to relocate displaced personnel to a temporary location that is not currently notice-filed […]
California Issues Mandatory Moratorium on Non-Renewals and Cancellations in Wildfire-Affected Areas in Lake County
CA | The California Insurance Commissioner has issued Bulletin 2024-11 announcing a one-year moratorium on renewals or cancellations of homeowners’ insurance due to wildfire risk in areas affected by the Boyles Fire in Lake County. For more information, please refer to the following bulletins:
North Carolina Issues Bulletin Regarding Relief for Insureds Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-B-15. This advisory is for all insurance companies and other entities licensed under Chapter 58 of the North Carolina General Statutes offering health benefit plans to North Carolina residents. Click here for more information.
New Mexico Announces Data Call Pursuant to the Surprise Billing Protection Act
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-020. Pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 59A-57A-l1 of the Act, the Superintendent of Insurance “may require health insurance carriers” to “report the annual percentage of claims and expenditures paid to nonparticipating providers for health care services,” to monitor the effectiveness of the […]
New Mexico Issues Bulletin Regarding Payment of Residential Property Loss Claims Following the Salt and South Fork Wildfires
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-007. Upon an order by the Governor based upon the invocation of a state of emergency under the All-Hazard Emergency Management Act, the Superintendent of Insurance, may “take those actions necessary to ensure access to insurance and the stability of insurance markets […]