Colorado Amends Three Insurance Regulations
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the amendment of three insurance regulations. Click on the links below to review the full text of each announcement. These regulations take effect on September 14, 2023.
OSI Provides Standardized Language for Evidence of Coverage for Prosthetics or Orthodontics Devices
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-023. It informs insurers offering major medical coverage of new standardized language to be used in Evidence of Coverage (EOC) in effect on or after January 1, 2024. The language explains the coverage of prosthetics or orthodontics devices in a way that […]
Oklahoma Eliminates Earthquake CE Requirement
OK | The Oklahoma Insurance Department today issued Bulletin No. 5-2023. It announces that the Department no longer requires the one-hour earthquake CE credit for licensees with the property line of authority. The change takes effect on September 1, 2023. Licensees applying for renewals prior to that date must complete the earthquake course requirements.
Minnesota Instructions for 2023 Semiannual Stamping Fee Report
MN | The Surplus Lines Association of Minnesota has issued instructions for filing the 2023 semiannual stamping fee report. Click here for more information.
Colorado Adopts Additional Emergency Regulation to Deal with Friday Health Plan
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the adoption of Emergency Regulation 23-3-06. The regulation reminds carriers to maintain current insurance producer commission schedules when enrolling individuals in new health benefit plans during a special enrollment period (“SEP”). The regulation is effective July 24, 2023. Click here for additional information.
Ohio Rescinds Bulletin 2002-1
OH | The Ohio Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-02. It rescinds Bulletin 2002-1 (Funding the Office of Financial Regulation Services). Click here to read the bulletin in full.
Pennsylvania Issues Private Passenger Automobile Data Call
PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today issued a notice that it is conducting its annual Private Passenger Automobile Data Call. The notice includes links to access the 2022 data call, instructions, and templates. This is a three-part data call with different compliance deadlines based on the insurer’s size and exposure in the state. Click […]
Louisiana DOI Issues Directive 221
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance today issued Directive 221. It notifies all property and casualty insurers, including surplus lines insurers, of the recent suspension of McClenny, Moseley & Associates, PPLC (MMA) from practicing law in the state. The directive also reminds carriers of their statutory obligations when communicating with policyholders formerly represented by […]
Delaware Captive Division Moves to New Address
DE | The Delaware Department of Insurance today issued Captive Insurance Bulletin No. 13. It announces the Division’s move to 503 Carr Road, Suite 303, Wilmington, DE 19809. The address change is effective as of July 3, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin in full.
Illinois Addresses Coverage Needs Following End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
IL | The Illinois Department of Insurance today issued Company Bulletin 2023-09. It offers guidance to companies issuing Medicare supplement insurance to Illinois residents concerning both open enrollment and guarantee issue situations. Click here to read the bulletin for further details.