Pennsylvania Increases Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold
PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today issued Notice 2023-01. This notice increases the accident surcharge dollar threshold (cap) to $2,100. Click here to read the notice for further information.
Colorado Announces New and Amended Regulations
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the following new and amended regulations. Click on the links below to read the regulations in full. Both of these regulations take effect on March 2, 2023. The Division also published an amended bulletin, Amended Bulletin 4.31 Concerning the Annual Maximum Benefit for Early Intervention Services. […]
ELANY Offers Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training to Surplus Lines Brokers
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York today issued Bulletin No. 2023-01. It announces that ELANY will continue to offer its free cybersecurity awareness training in 2023. To be eligible, an excess line broker must have filed an insurance policy or endorsement in the jurisdiction since January 1, 2021. This program helps brokers […]
California Reminds Surplus Lines Licensees of Tax Payment Deadline
CA | The Surplus Line Association of California today issued Bulletin No. 1441. This bulletin reminds licensees of the March 1, 2023, deadline for annual state tax returns and reviews the submission process. It also provides information regarding monthly tax prepayments. Click here to read the bulletin for details.
FSLSO Issues Weekly Wire for January 5, 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.
California Reminds Insurers of Coverage Duty for Additional Disasters Resulting from Wildfires
CA | The California Insurance Commissioner’s Office today issued a formal Notice to property and casualty insurers. The notice reminds carriers of their legal duty to cover damage from floods, mudslides, or similar disasters with an “efficient proximate cause” to the recent wildfires. Click here to read the Notice for further information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin to Carriers Regarding Abortion & Abortion-Related Care
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-01 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirement to provide coverage for abortion and abortion-related care. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Coverage for Providers of Reproductive or Gender-Affirming Health Care Services
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-02 to Commercial Insurers offering Medical Malpractice Coverage to make insurers aware of recent changes to the state’s statutory requirements relative to medical malpractice coverage for certain providers who may provide reproductive or gender-affirming care. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Carriers’ Requirements to Provide Health Care Coverage
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-03 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirements to provide health care coverage for certain clinicians who are working toward licensure while practicing under the supervision of […]
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Carriers’ Requirement to Provide Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Care
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-04 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirement to provide reimbursement for behavioral health care provided through the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. Click here for more information.