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North Carolina Announces Activation of Disaster Mediation Program Bulletin and COI Order

NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-B-14. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has ordered activation of NCDOI’s Disaster Mediation Program, following the President’s September 28th, 2024, Declaration of Disaster for North Carolina in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth , Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, […]

Georgia Issues Third 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-9. On October 1, 2024, the Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (“OCI”) issued Directive 24-EX-6. This Directive precluded companies from cancelling insurance policies in specified affected counties until a Directive from OCI lifted such prohibition. On October 10, OCI issued […]

New Mexico Announces Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Data Call

NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-021. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), amended in November 2013, includes provisions that require group health plans and health insurance carriers to ensure Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) parity with Medical and Surgical (Med/Surg) services. This […]

Wyoming Issues Bulletin Regarding Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage and Criminal Acts

WY | The Wyoming Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin No. 10-2024. Pursuant to W.S. $ 3l -9-405, every motor vehicle liability policy is subject to certain statutory provisions which need not be contained in the actual policy language. Specifically, W.S. $ 3 I -9-405(0 states as follows: (i) The liability of the insurance carrier […]

Wyoming Issues Bulletin Regarding Claims Made Policies

WY | The Wyoming Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin No. 10.1-2024. Previously, the Department had determined that a non-competitive market existed regarding claims made policies, including but not limited to professional/medical malpractice policies. Due to increased insurer participation in professional/medical malpractice and other claims made type policies, the Department has determined that the restrictions […]

Oklahoma Issues Bulletin Regarding the Insurance Data Security Act

OK | The Oklahoma Insurance Department has issued Bulletin No. 2024-10. The purpose of this bulletin is to inform all persons and nongovernmental entities who are licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to operate pursuant to Title 36 of Oklahoma Statutes of important new requirements enacted by Senate Bill 543, which creates the Insurance Data Security […]

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.