Oregon Issues Interim Guidance for Health Benefit Plans for Section 20 of 2023 Oregon House Bill 2002
OR | Oregon has issued Bulletin No. DFR 2024-2. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide guidance for health benefit plans regarding coverage of gender-affirming treatment under Section 20 of 2023 Oregon House Bill 2002 until final rules implementing HB 2002 are adopted. Click here to continue reading.
Alaska Issues Bulletin Regarding the Use of A.I. Systems in Insurance
AK | Alaska’s Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin B 24-01. The purpose of this bulletin is to remind all insurers that decisions or actions impacting consumers made or supported by advanced analytical and computational technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems, must comply with all applicable insurance laws and regulations. Click here for more information.
Georgia Non-Renewal Requirements and Prohibitions
GA | The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-EX-2 in order to clarify the underwriting rules relating to cancellations and non-renewals of residential property insurance contracts. Click here for more information.
California Issues Notice Concerning 2023 Insurance (Premium) Tax Filing Information
CA | The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has issued a Notice regarding premium tax filing due dates in addition to some important reminders for Surplus Line Brokers. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Special Open Enrollment Period in 2024 Related to MassHealth Redeterminations
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-04 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”). This Bulletin is effective for eligible individuals that meet the conditions identified in Bulletin 2024-04 for coverage issued or renewed according to M.G.L. c, 176J. Click here […]
North Carolina Surplus Lines Association 2024 Convention Registration is Now Available
NC | The North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (“NCSLA”) has announced that its Annual Convention is scheduled to take place March 20-22, 2024, at The Grandover Resort. Click here for more information.
California Has Updated Its List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers
CA | The Surplus Line Association of California has issued Bulletin #1469 announcing an update to the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI). Effective December 31, 2023, ProAssurance Casualty Company has been removed from the LASLI. Click here to view the original Bulletin.
California Announces Removal of ProAssurance Casualty Company (Michigan) from the LASLI
CA | The List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) has been updated to reflect that ProAssurance Casualty Company has been removed from the LASLI effective December 31, 2023. Click here for more information.
American Samoa Issues Public Notice Regarding Compliance Enforcement Visitation
AS | American Samoa has announced that the Commission’s Office will hold and conduct random compliance site visitation for all employers operating and conducting businesses in the Territory of American Samoa. Click here to read Public Notice from Workmen’s Compensation Commission – Compliance Enforcement Visitation (posted 01/30/24).
Missouri Catastrophe/Disaster Coordination Contact Updates
MO | The Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-02. This bulletin requests each insurer insuring real or personal property in the state to provide current Catastrophe/Disaster Coordination Contact information. Click here for more information.