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Michigan Updates Fire Insurance Withholding Program Participants

MI | The Department of Insurance and Financial Services today issued Edition 159 of its List of Michigan Municipalities Participating in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program. The updated list takes effect on October 1, 2023. Click here to read the announcement for additional information.

Florida Declares State of Emergency Following Hurricane Idalia

FL | The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation today issued Emergency Order 315284-23-EO. It suspends certain rules and statutes governing the insurance industry following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency. In particular, it extends grace periods to policyholders and places limitations on cancellations and nonrenewal of insurance policies. Click here to read the […]

California Announces Year-End Corporate Applications, Filings Review Procedures

CA | The California Insurance Commissioner’s Office today issued a Notice of Year-End Review Procedures. It announces the following deadlines for the expedited review of perfected corporate applications and similar filings: Click here to read the notice for additional information regarding submission procedures.

California to Offer Licensing Exams in Additional Languages

CA | On September 1, 2023, California enacted Assembly Bill No. 451. It requires that examinations for an insurance license for a life agent, accident and health or sickness agent; property broker-agent; and casualty broker-agent be offered in the following languages as of January 1, 2024: As of July 1, 2024, examinations will also be […]

Maryland Explains Impact of HB 0128

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-12. It explains the impact of the passage of House Bill 0218 (Chapter 514) on private passenger motor vehicle liability insurance. The regulation specifically addresses enhanced underinsured motorist coverage. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.

AID Explains Mental Health Parity Act

AR | The Arkansas Insurance Department today issued Bulletin No. 14-2023. It responds to requests from insurers regarding Act 494 of 2023, “An Act To Require The Arkansas Medicaid Program And Insurance Policies To Reimburse For Behavioral Health Services Provided In Certain Settings.” The bulletin explains the new requirements for coverage of behavioral health screenings […]

Hawaii Issues Wildfire Data Call

HI | The Hawaii Insurance Division today issued Memorandum 2023-4E. It issues a call for insurers in the admitted and non-admitted markets to submit information about claims arising from the August 2023 wildfires and associated winds. The memorandum includes: Initial reports are due by September 15, 2023. Click here to read the memorandum for detailed […]

Oregon Amends 2024 Health Benefit Plans

OR | The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation today announced the adoption of Permanent Administrative Order ID 49-2023. It amends the provisions for 2024 Standard Bronze and Silver Health Benefit Plans effective September 1, 2023. Click here to read the order in full.