California Announces New Examinations Available in Tagalog
CA | The California Department of Insurance has issued a Notice announcing that on July 1, 2024, license examinations are available in Tagalog. Click here for more information.
District of Columbia Issues Clarification of Unfair Trade Practices Regulations for Homeowners Insurance
DC | The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking has issued Bulletin 24-IB-003-05/31 to remind insurers of their obligations under the Unfair Trade Practices Regulations. Click here for more information.
Alabama Issues Bulletin Regarding Short-Term Limited Duration Plans and Independent Non-Coordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage
AL | The Alabama Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-02, which rescinds Bulletin 2018-04. The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury released final rules regarding Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (STLDI) and Independent, Non-coordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage on March 28, 2024. The purpose of this Bulletin is to advise insurers and other […]
North Carolina Issues Bulletin Concerning Claims Handling Practices
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-B-07 to emphasize the importance of promptly handling and settling automobile insurance claims in accordance with state statutes and rules. The Department is seeing an increase in consumer complaints regarding delays in claims processing, including the review of supplemental damage estimates, response times for […]
Arkansas Issues Bulletin Regarding the Severe Storms to the State on May 24th Through May 26th
AR | The Arkansas Insurance Department has issued Bulletin No. 7-2024 to assist consumers, individuals, and entities as they deal with urgent needs caused by the severe weather causing property damage in northwest Arkansas and north central Arkansas counties from May 24, 2024 through May 26, 2024. Click here to continue reading.
Oregon Adopts Rules Establishing a Data Brokers Registry
OR | HB 2052 (2023) requires a data broker to register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) prior to collecting and selling or licensing brokered personal data to another person. The purpose of this rulemaking is to effectuate a program to prevent data brokers from collecting and selling or licensing personal data […]
Maine Legislative Changes Affecting Health Insurance
ME | The Maine Bureau of Insurance has issued Bulletin 475 announcing laws relating to health insurance that were enacted during the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. Click here for more information.
New Jersey New Minimum Limits of Liability Insurance Commercial Motor Vehicle and/or Autocabs
NJ | On January 16, 2024 P.L.2023, c. 276 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act amended existing law to increase the minimum limits of liability insurance coverage that must be maintained by owners and/or operators of commercial motor vehicles registered or principally garaged (i.e., “based-plated” or “at home”) in New Jersey engaged in […]
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Inducements, Rebates and Affiliated Entities
MA | The Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-06 to remind insurance companies, officers thereof, and insurance producers authorized to operate in Massachusetts that M.G.L. c. 176D, §3(8) prohibits, as unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance, such companies, officers and producers from paying, giving, or allowing to pay or […]
Arkansas Rescinds Bulletins 9-85 and 9-85A as of Plan Year 2026
AR | The Arkansas Insurance Department has issued Bulletin No. 6-2024. Bulletins 9-85 and 9-85A shall expire as of Plan Year 2026, unless superseded earlier by legislation. Carriers will not be required to file attestations certifying compliance with Bulletin 9-85 when filing rate information in 2025 for PY2026. Click here to continue reading.