Georgia Issues 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-6 announcing that insurers are not to cancel policies for non-payment from policy holders from the counties listed below until further advised by the Department. These counties include: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Baker, Baldwin, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, […]
South Carolina Issues Bulletin Regarding the Licensure of Emergency Adjusters due to Tropical Storm Helene

SC | The South Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin Number 2024-11. This bulletin is issued to respond to the impact of the emergency event on the State of South Carolina and its citizens. The Department of Insurance has determined that the licensure of temporary non-resident adjusters and motor vehicle physical damage appraisers may […]
Tennessee Issues Bulletin Regarding Flood Recovery

TN | Tennessee Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-03. Tennessee has recently experienced devastating severe weather and flooding affecting significant portions of the State. These tragic events have resulted in the destruction of property and displacement of many Tennesseans. Pursuant to the authority granted by Governor Lee in Executive Order No. 105, this bulletin […]
Rhode Island 2024 Legislative Changes

RI | The Rhode Island Insurance Division has issued Bulletin Number 2024-9. The following legislative amendments were enacted during the 2024 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly. This information is being provided in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-71-14(a). This bulletin is being provided for informational purposes only and may not be an […]
Georgia Issues Directive Regarding Insurance Companies’ Responsibility to Promptly Respond to Policyholders

GA | The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire has issued Directive 24-EX-5 encouraging insurers to promptly acknowledge receipt of all weather-related claims and make appropriate assignments for their investigation. Click here for more information.
Mississippi Launches Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program to Bolster Hurricane Resilience

MS| The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) announced the implementation of the Strengthen Mississippi Homes (SMH) Program, part of the Mississippi Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program, to provide financial grants for retrofitting single-family, owner-occupied homes against hurricane damage. The program will begin with a Testing Phase in October 2024, mitigating 30 homes to the IBHS FORTIFIED […]
New York Issues Industry Letter Concerning a Cybersecurity Threat Alert

NY | The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) alerts all regulated entities to take immediate action to thwart a cybersecurity threat currently being used to gain unauthorized access to information systems. DFS has seen evidence that threat actors are targeting IT help desks and call centers using, among other tactics, voice-altering technology […]
California Issues Announcement Regarding Its Export List

CA | The California Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-10. The bulletin announces that Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has decided to make no changes to the Export List after considering testimony and public comment from the Export List hearing held by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) on July 16, 2024. Please see the […]
Pennsylvania Announces Electronic Filing System Enhancement

PA | An enhancement has been implemented in EFS, which allows the licensee to enter service fees as outlined in the Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association’s (PSLA) bulletin dated July 30, 2024. Continue reading
North Carolina Issues Bulletin Concerning Extra Prescriptions During State of Emergency
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin Number 24-B-12. This bulletin is to remind health benefit plans of compliance requirements for operationsunder a state of emergency for purposes of obtaining extra prescriptions during a state ofemergency or disaster. Click here for more information.