Texas Issues Bulletin Regarding Hurricane Beryl – Life, Accident, and Health Guidance

TX | Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Beryl. Damage and evacuations caused by the disaster might mean people were displaced from their homes and jobs. The acting governor authorized the use of all available state and local government resources necessary to cope with the disaster. (Government Code Section […]

Washington Announces Stamping Fee Change

WA | The Surplus Line Association of Washington announces an increase to the stamping fee from 0.10% (.001) to 0.30% (.003), effective January 1, 2025. Continue reading.

New Jersey Affordable Housing and Insurance Survey

NJ | The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has become aware of possible issues concerning the availability and cost of insurance coverage for affordable housing developments in New Jersey. The purpose of Bulletin 24-10 is to advise all insurers transacting property and casualty insurance in New Jersey that the Department issued Order No. […]

Texas Issues Bulletin Regarding Hurricane Beryl – Adjusters and Repairs

TX | The Texas Department of Insurance has issued Commissioner’s Bulletin #B-0008-24. Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Beryl. Damage and evacuations caused by the disaster might mean people were displaced from their homes and jobs. The acting governor authorized the use of all available state and local government […]

Texas Issues Bulletin Regarding Hurricane Beryl – Wind and Flood Losses

TX | Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Beryl. Damage and evacuations caused by the disaster might mean people were displaced from their homes and jobs. The acting governor authorized the use of all available state and local government resources necessary to cope with the disaster. (Government Code Section […]

Vermont Issues Regulation Concerning Suitability in Annuity Transactions

VT | The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation has issued Regulation I-2023-01. The purpose of this rule is to require producers to act in the best interest of the consumer when making a recommendation of an annuity and to require insurers to establish and maintain a system to supervise recommendations so that the insurance needs […]