Pennsylvania Announces 2023 MCARE Assessment

PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today issued Notice 2022-13. It notifies all basic insurance coverage companies and self-insured participating healthcare providers that the assessment amount for the Insurance Department Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund (MCARE) for 2023 will be 19%. Click here to read the notice in full.

Texas Announces September 2022 Filing Premiums Exceed $918M

TX | The Surplus Lines Association of Texas (“SLTX”) recorded almost $918M of premium in September, promoting the year-to-date total to $8.7B. This represents a 31.2% increase over September 2021, and 26.8% increase year-to-date. Click here for more information.

SLTX Issues Board of Directors Meeting Summary

TX | On October 27, 2022, the Stamping Office Board of Directors held a Board of Directors meeting. The meeting was held in person and via teleconference. The board discussed various topics on the agenda including approval of previous board minutes, the proposed budget for 2023, and the Headspring/ Accenture 2023 SOW. This is a […]

Colorado Adopts New Regulation Concerning Law and Ordinance Coverage

CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today adopted Regulation 5-1-21. This regulation identifies specific acts or practices regarding law and ordinance coverage that may constitute unfair claim settlement practices. The regulation takes effect on December 15, 2022. Click here to read the new regulation for additional information.

Virginia Automobile Insurance Plan Amendment

VA | By submission received from the Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office on September 13, 2022, the Virginia Automobile Insurance Plan, on behalf of its members, requested approval of the following revisions to the commercial auto manual: Rule 70 — Territory Code for ZIP Code 24058 changed from 117 to 114 and ZIP Code 24468 […]