Oregon Reinstates Mandatory Drug Price Hike Reporting for 2026
OR| Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services has adopted a temporary administrative order (ID 1-2026) effective February 13 through August 11, 2026, to restore mandatory annual price-increase reporting by prescription drug manufacturers under the Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (HB 4005) following the Ninth Circuit’s reversal of a prior district court decision that had […]
Ruidoso PPC Drops from Class 2 to 3: Insurers Required to Notify Policyholders Within 90 Days
NM| The New Mexico OSI UPDATED Bulletin 2026-003 corrects a prior citation to clarify that notices about unfavorable Public Protection Classification (PPC) changes in the Ruidoso fire service protection areas are required under OSI Bulletin 2024-022, and it informs residential property/casualty insurers that ISO has downgraded the Ruidoso PPC from class 2 to class 3 […]
Puerto Rico Extends Grace Period on Healthcare Provider Credentials Portal Compliance Through March 2, 2026
PR| The Puerto Rico Office of the Commissioner of Insurance announces that, due to ongoing technological challenges and progressive upgrades to the Healthcare Provider Credentials Portal created under Act 73-2023 and Chapter 18 of the Health Insurance Code, it is extending the period during which no fines or administrative penalties will be imposed for non-compliance […]
Vermont DFR Tightens Rules on Virtual Claims: New Bulletin 206 Puts In‑Person Inspections Front and Center
VT| The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation REVISED Insurance Bulletin 206, expands prior guidance on virtual adjusting from auto claims to all types of insurance claims, emphasizing that while virtual tools can speed claim handling, they often fail to reveal the full extent of damage and therefore cannot replace an insurer’s duty to conduct a […]
SLIP+ Update: Kansas Transaction Fee Begins for Policies Effective May 1, 2026
KS| Kansas-only implementation update for the SLIP+ transaction fee, stating that the fee will not be charged on Kansas policies with effective dates before May 1, 2026, reflecting a 90-day transition period after the Kansas bulletin was released, but will apply to Kansas policies effective May 1, 2026 or later and to any endorsements on […]
Mississippi Sets New Expedited Product & Rate Filing Fees Effective May 1, 2026
MS| Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletin 2026-2, effective May 1, 2026, establishes an actuarial product and rate filing fee schedule for companies that elect the expedited review process for life, credit life, annuity, and accident and health contracts under 19 Miss. Admin. Code, Part 1, Chapter 38. The Bulletin requires insurers using this expedited process to […]
Delaware Bulletin 151: New GIS Premium Reporting Rules Aim to Protect Fire Company Funding
DE| Delaware Domestic and Foreign Insurers Bulletin No. 151 (reissued) reminds all P&C insurers doing business in Delaware that mandatory compliance with 18 Del. C. § 705 requires accurate geographic allocation and reporting of premiums used to fund fire company payments, and warns that inconsistent filings can misallocate premium tax distributions. Key Points: Click here […]
New Colorado Rule: Insurers Must Disclose Wildfire Risk Score, Mitigation Discounts, and Appeal Rights Each Year.
CO| Colorado Bulletin No. B-5.56, provides guidance to property insurers, including the FAIR Plan, on complying with § 10-4-124, C.R.S., by requiring them to give applicants (at application) and policyholders (annually) a plain-language written notice disclosing the property’s wildfire risk score or classification, the insurer’s wildfire risk score range, any available mitigation discounts, and appeal […]
Puerto Rico Announces Address Change for Surplus Lines Insurer Following Redomestication
PR| The Puerto Rico Office of the Insurance Commissioner has issues a notice of address change for AT-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, Inc. AT-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, Inc. redomesticated from the state of Delaware to the state of Georgia, effective December 19, 2024. All mailing addresses for AT-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, Inc. should be updated to: […]
DE P&C Insurers: GIS-Based Premium Allocation Now Mandatory Under Reissued Bulletin 151
DE| REISSUED Bulletin No. 151 reiterates that all property and casualty insurers writing business in Delaware must strictly comply with 18 Del. C. § 705 geographic premium allocation and reporting requirements, using GIS tools and updated HB 371-driven processes, to ensure accurate distribution of premium-tax-based funds to fire companies and avoid potential enforcement action for […]