Colorado Adopts Five New/Revised Regulations

CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the adoption of four new insurance regulations and the revision of a fifth. Click on the links below to read each new/revised regulation. Regulation 1-1-10 – Concerning Appointment of Insurance Company Registered Agents (new, effective 11/30/2022) Regulation 4-2-87 – Concerning Occupational Accident Insurance Coverage (new, effective […]

Maryland Provides Guidance on Exemptions from Participation in Health Benefit Exchange

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 22-15. It provides guidance to carriers regarding required filings for an exemption from participation in the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange in 2023. Exemption requests based on the aggregate annual premium are due on or before December 15, 2022. Exemption requests based on student health plans being […]

More Changes To ELANY’s List Of E&S Insurers

NY | Unauthorized insurers on ELANY’s List of E&S Insurers undergo a thorough financial analysis by ELANY. This analysis goes beyond verifying that the insurers meet the minimum standards of eligibility imposed by the Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act. Click here for more information.

Maryland Changes ACH and Wire Payment Numbers

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued MIA Bulletin 22-14. It updates the account numbers and codes for filers using ACH Credit or Wire Transfers to make premium tax, retaliatory tax, or Health Care Access fee payments. MIA reminds filings that it strongly encourages the use of OPTins to make such payments. Click here […]

Wyoming Updates Guidance Regarding Designated Home State Licensing

WY | The Wyoming Department of Insurance today issued a Memorandum updating its previous communication of July 7, 2022. The new memorandum provides further guidance regarding the reciprocity of adjuster licensing and when the designated home state rule can be applied. Click here to read the memorandum in full.

New Mexico Issues Application Of Open Enrollment And Special Enrollment Periods

NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is issuing this bulletin to clarify the application of annual open enrollment periods (OEPs) and special enrollment periods (SEPs) to the sale of individual, fully-insured, major medical plans that meet qualified health plan standards and are sold outside the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange […]