TDI Approves 3.8% Decrease to NCCI Workers Comp Loss Costs, Effective July 1, 2026
TX| Commissioners Bulletin B-0001-26 announces that TDI has accepted NCCIs revised advisory loss costs for Texas workers compensation, effective July 1, 2026, reflecting an overall average 3.8% decrease, and requires all insurers writing workers compensation and employers liability in Texas to base rates for policies effective on or after that date either on their own […]
New North Carolina Bulletin: Submit 2025 Homeowners Wind & Hail Data for Coastal Areas by April 1, 2026
NC| This Bulletin No. 26-B-04 notifies all property and casualty insurers writing homeowners coverage in North Carolina that, under NCGS §58-45-71, each member company of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association must submit an annual 2025 Homeowners report on their homeowners policy writings, including wind and hail, in the beach and coastal areas, but only […]
New SLIP for States Update: Pay Transaction Fees by State, Improve Agent Reporting Accuracy, and Avoid Annual Filing Errors
US| SLIP+ For States has issued a newsletter dated February 26, 2026, announcing enhancements and providing guidance on surplus lines insurance policy reporting, compliance tips, and FAQs for users in the insurance regulatory space. See Copy Below:
New Utah Bulletin Updates 2027 Insulin Cost Limits for Health Plans
UT| The Utah Insurance Departments Bulletin 2026-1 informs health insurers of the inflation-adjusted insulin prescription caps applicable to policies issued or renewed in calendar year 2027 under Utah Code § 31A-22-626 and Utah Admin. Code R590-200. For 30-day prescription supplies, insurers must offer at least one insulin in each therapy category, with caps of 5 […]
Michigan DIFS Announces 16.38% Increase to Auto Medical Fee Schedule for 20262027
MI| Michigan DIFS Bulletin 2026-09-INS, supersedes Bulletin 2025-05-INS and announces the annual CPI-based adjustment to the auto insurance medical provider fee schedule under MCL 500.3157. For dates of service from July 2, 2026, through July 1, 2027, any amount payable that was in effect on January 1, 2019 under MCL 500.3157(7) or (8) must be […]
Reminder for Arkansas Domestics: Updated NAIC APPM Required for 2026 Annual Statement Due March 1, 2027
AR| Arkansas Insurance Department Bulletin 3-2026 notifies all domestic insurers and related reporting entities that the Commissioner intends to adopt the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) as of March 2026, with required use for Arkansas domestic filers beginning with the annual statement for year-end December 31, 2026, due March 1, 2027; this notice […]
Arkansas Updates “Gold Card” Appeal Rules for Providers Under Act 511 of 2025
AR| Bulletin 4-2026 from the Arkansas Insurance Department supersedes Bulletin 16-2024 and updates the appeals procedures for Arkansas “gold card” prior authorization exemptions to align with Act 511 of 2025, outlining two main processes: first, how healthcare providers may appeal a healthcare insurer’s rescission of a gold card for a healthcare service through an independent […]
Reminder for Arkansas Domestics: Updated NAIC APPM Required for 2026 Annual Statement Due March 1, 2027
AR| Arkansas Insurance Department Bulletin 3-2026 notifies all domestic insurers and related reporting entities that the Commissioner intends to adopt the NAIC Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (APPM) as of March 2026, with required use for Arkansas domestic filers beginning with the annual statement for year-end December 31, 2026, due March 1, 2027; this notice […]
Arkansas Updates Gold Card Appeal Rules for Providers Under Act 511 of 2025
AR| Bulletin 4-2026 from the Arkansas Insurance Department supersedes Bulletin 16-2024 and updates the appeals procedures for Arkansas gold card prior authorization exemptions to align with Act 511 of 2025, outlining two main processes: first, how healthcare providers may appeal a healthcare insurers rescission of a gold card for a healthcare service through an independent […]
Florida Surplus Lines Service Office Issues Notice of Four Insurers Out of Compliance
FL| The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) has issued a Notice identifying four surplus lines insurers currently out of compliance with Florida Statute 626.931, which governs agent affidavit and insurer reporting requirements. Continued failure to meet these statutory reporting obligations may result in loss of eligibility to transact surplus lines business in Florida, and the following insurers are now […]