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 […]
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, […]