Colorado Issues Two New Bulletins

CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today issued Bulletin B-4.133 and Bulletin B-5.46. Click on the links below to read each bulletin in full.

White List Update, News from Idaho SLA

ID | The Surplus Line Association of Idaho today issued SL Bulletin 6.26.2023. It lists two additions and three name changes/domestications to the state’s list of eligible surplus line insurers. The bulletin also provides information about the Association’s upcoming Annual Member Meeting and explains opportunities for board service. Finally, the bulletin reminds brokers/insurers about the […]

Name Change for Qualified Surplus Lines Insurer

AZ | The Surplus Line Association of Arizona today issued Member Bulletin 2023-08. It announces Republic Lloyds’ name change to Sierra Specialty Insurance Company, effective June 5, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.

Pennsylvania Adopts Standards for Exemption

PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today issued Notice 2023-09. It announces the adoption of the standards for exemption specified in the January 1, 2023, Edition of the NAIC Valuation Manual. Click here to read the notice in full.

Pennsylvania Extends 1332 Waiver Reinsurance Program

PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department recently issued two notices reauthorizing its 1332 Waiver Reinsurance Program. Click on the links below to read each notice in full. Notice 2023-07 announces the extension of the waiver reinsurance program for Plan Year 2024. Notice 2023-08 extends the waiver period through December 31. 2025. It also provides for […]

Puerto Rico Announces New Hours

PR | The OCS today issued Circular Letter CC-2023-2013-D. It announces the Office’s new public service hours. Effective July 17, 2023, customer service window hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Click here to read the letter in full.

Interim Guidance on MEWA Registration

NM | The Office of Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-017. It announces that the Legislature directed the Superintendent to adopt and promulgate rules for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (“MEWA”) in NMSA 1978 §59A-15-20. These regulations primarily addressed self-funded MEWAs, without specifically addressing requirements as other types of MEWAs, including Employee Leasing Contractors. On […]

Mississippi Updates Its Surplus Lines Insurers List

MS | The Mississippi Surplus Lines Association recently posted several bulletins to its website updating its eligible surplus lines insurers list. Click on the links below to read each of the announcements.

Massachusetts Outlines Expectations for Community-Based Emergency Behavioral Health Care

MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-11. It advises health insurers and health maintenance organizations about their responsibility to provide community-based emergency behavioral health care services. The bulletin outlines resources available under the Roadmap for Behavior Health Reform program. It also reviews requirements for coverage of behavioral health care and standards […]