Washington Announces Revised Agency Inquiry Process
WA | The Office of Insurance Commissioner today issued Technical Assistance Advisory 2023-02. It informs licensed entities and individuals about revisions to the OIC’s process for agency inquiries. Click here to read the advisory for additional details.
California Adds Anti-Fraud Course to Ethics Training
CA | The Officer of the Insurance Commissioner today issued a notice to education providers and other interested parties concerning a new requirement for ethics training. Providers must now include a one-hour course, Agents and Brokers Anti-Fraud Training, as part of their prelicensing and continuing education ethics curricula. Click here to read the notice for […]
Nebraska Department of Insurance Announces New Testing Provider
NE | For 2023, the Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI) announces a contract award to PSI to administer the insurance licensing examinations for Nebraska residents. Applicants can contact PSI starting January 29 at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/neins or (833) 333-4754 to schedule their examination. “I am excited to partner with PSI as our new insurance licensing exam provider,” […]
South Carolina Announces 2023 Uninsured Motorist Distribution
SC | The South Carolina Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 2023-01. It announces the annual distribution of funds from the state’s Uninsured Motorist Fund to qualifying carriers. Click here to read the bulletin for further details.
NY Adopts Emergency Regulation Concerning Charges for Professional Health Services
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today announced the emergency adoption of the 36th Amendment to Regulation 83 (11 NYCRR 68). This regulation concerns the allowable charges for professional health services. Click here to read the announcement for further details.
Indiana Notifies Providers of Surcharge Rates
IN | The Indiana Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin 267. The bulletin regards the Patient’s Compensation Fund and lists surcharge rates for hospitals and physicians. Click here to read the bulletin for more details.
FSLSO Issues Weekly Wire for January 12, 2023
FL | The Florida Surplus Lines Services Office today publishes the latest issue of its e-newsletter, Weekly Wire. Featured stories include: Click here to read the newsletter.
New York Reduces Affidavit Declination Reporting Requirements
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) today issued Bulletin No. 2023-03. Effective immediately, licensees are no longer required to report the following information on declination affidavits: ELANY is currently working to revise the Part A and Part C affidavit forms. NOTE: Declinations and affidavits must still be filed with ELANY, and […]
ELANY Reminds E&S Brokers About Premium Tax Statement Filings
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) today issued Bulletin No. 2023-02. It reminds excess line brokers about the March 15, 2023, deadline for submitting premium tax statement filings. The bulletin also reviews the electronic filing process. Click here to read the bulletin for more details.
Colorado Withdraws Two COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the withdrawal of two emergency regulations implemented in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Click on the links below to read each announcement. The regulations are withdrawn effective January 8, 2023.