California Addresses the Use of Third-Party Surplus Lines Filing Services
CA | The Surplus Line Association of California today issued Bulletin #1452. It reminds surplus line brokers about the appropriate use of third-party filing services and of the need to authorize such services provides by completion of a Third-Party Filer Agreement. The bulletin also reminds surplus line brokers that they remain responsible for the accuracy […]
New Mexico Extends Hearings Intervals on Title Insurance Matters
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-015. It announces that the interval between hearings for premium rates and other title insurance matters will now be three years. The next hearing will take place no earlier than November 1, 2024. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.
ELANY Annual Members Meeting
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) today issued Bulletin No. 2023-17. It is a reminder about the Annual Members Meeting to be held on June 28, 2023. The bulletin includes the agenda for the meeting and information about featured speakers. Click here to read the bulletin in full.
ELANY Reminds Brokers About License Renewals
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) today issued Bulletin No. 2023-16. It reminds licensed individuals and business entities about upcoming license renewal dates. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.
Colorado Issues Policy Directives in Support of Mental Health Parity
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. B-4.131. It provides guidance regarding credentialing standards and timelines for licensed and pre-licensed mental health, behavioral health, and SUD providers to ensure Colorado consumers have access to such services. Click here to read the bulletin for additional details.
Texas Announces Increase to Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Fee
TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. B-0006-23. It announces an increase in the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority fee from $4 to $5 per motor vehicle per year for insurance policies issued or renewed on or after May 29, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for more information, including a […]
Georgia Shares FAQ Regarding Certificates of Insurance
GA | The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire today issued Bulletin 23-EX-9. It answers twenty of the questions agents commonly ask regarding proof of insurance coverage. References to the relevant sections of the state code are also included. Click here and choose Bulletin 23-EX-9 to download a copy of the bulletin for review.
North Dakota Addresses Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue Eligibility
ND | The North Dakota Insurance Department today issued Bulletin 2023-2. It directs health insurers writing Medicare supplement business to offer a guaranteed issue on a Medicare supplement plan to all applicants who have exhausted their Medicare supplement open enrollment period and who show verification of a North Dakota Medicaid eligibility change. Click here to […]
Arizona Adds Carrier to Its Qualified Insurers List
AZ | The Surplus Line Association of Arizona today issued Member Bulletin 2023-06. It adds Point Excess and Surplus Insurance Company to the Director’s List of Qualified Unauthorized Surplus Lines Insurers, effective May 30, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.
DFS Releases Circular Letters on Disaster Preparedness, Response
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today issued two new circular letters. These letters outline standards for preparedness for and response to natural disasters for the insurance industry. It includes actions to take before and after such a disaster. The letters also provide information about participation in the New York Information Network, […]