Arkansas Insurance Department Streamlines Healthcare Transparency with Enhanced Data Submission Standards
AR| The Arkansas Insurance Department released Bulletin No. 16-2025 approving the final Arkansas Healthcare Transparency Initiative Data Submission Guide (DSG) version 9.0.2025, which supersedes DSG 8.0.2022. This update incorporates stakeholder feedback from the public comment period and includes significant structural reorganization, enhanced data requirements, and refinements to submission guidelines for licensed healthcare insurers, health maintenance […]
NJ Regulators Tell Health Carriers: Keep Covering Hep B Birth Dose and All Childhood Immunizations Without Barriers
NJ| New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Bulletin No. 25-11 directs all health carriers issuing health benefit plans in the state to continue providing coverage, without cost sharing or additional barriers, for all childhood immunizations recommended by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), including the hepatitis B birth dose, notwithstanding recent federal Advisory […]
New Utah Bulletin Alerts Home Warranty Providers: 90-Day Audited Statement Deadline to Be Enforced
UT| Utah Insurance Department Bulletin 2025-11 reminds home warranty providers backed by a deposit, surety bond, or letter of credit that they must file an audited financial statement within 90 days of fiscal year-end under Rule R590-166-6, and starting in 2026 the Department will enforce late filings with $500-per-month fines, possible suspension until compliant filing, […]
Nevada Surplus Lines Association Issues Reminder of 90-Day Reporting Requirement from Department of Insurance
NV| The Nevada Division of Insurance reminds surplus lines brokers that under NRS 685A.050, reports for surplus lines placements must be submitted within 90 days of the policy’s effective date when Nevada is the home state. Submissions for new or renewal business filed 90 days or more after the policy effective date will be considered […]
Surplus Lines Alert: New Cannabis Risks Exportable in CA, Foster Agency Liability Modified
CA| The Surplus Line Association of California issued Bulletin 1514 announcing Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s updates to the Export List, effective November 24, 2025, following a June 17 public hearing and CDI Bulletin 2025-16. The changes add commercial cannabis-related operations to the list and modify the Foster Family Agencies entry from “Foster Family Occurrence-Based Only” […]
Alaska Streamlines Insurance Licensing: SB132 Aligns PBMs, TPAs, and Firms with National Standards
AK| The Alaska Division of Insurance Bulletin B25-09 explains implementation of SB132 effective January 1, 2026, and provides updated licensing and examination guidance for PBMs, TPAs, independent adjusters, designated home state licensing, firm licensing, and alias name usage in Alaska. Primary Points: Click here to see AK Bulletin B25-09
Important Reminder for Carriers: Delaware Reissues April 10, 2025 Bulletin No. 151 on Compliance and Reporting Duties
DE| Delaware Insurance Department has re-issued Bulletin No. 151 dated April 10, 2025, restating guidance to domestic and foreign insurers on maintaining accurate certificate of authority information, properly reporting and updating lines of insurance, complying with filing and financial requirements, and ensuring that all changes in corporate structure, control, or operations are promptly reported to […]
AZ Health Coverage: DIFI Drops STLDI Duration Caps, Keeps Disclosure Rules
AZ| Arizona’s Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions issued guidance on Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI) stating it will not enforce the 2024 federal term and duration limits in Arizona, allowing STLDI policies up to under 12 months per term and up to 36 months including renewals, but it will enforce the 2024 federal notice […]
Missouri Insurers Asked to Help Policyholders Claim 2025 Disaster Deductible Tax Credit
MO| Missouri Insurance Bulletin 25-12 explains that, under 2025 Senate Bill 3, Missouri taxpayers who had insured property losses from certain federally requested disasters in 2025 may claim a state income tax credit equal to their insurance deductible, and insurers are asked to help policyholders by providing simple claim details on request so those taxpayers […]
Utah Insurance Department Clarifies Licensing Rules for GAP Waiver Sales by Retail Vehicle Sellers
UT| Utah Insurance Department Bulletin 2025-10 clarifies that any retail vehicle seller in Utah who sells a Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) waiver must be properly licensed by the Utah Insurance Department with a limited line GAP waiver line of authority, whether the seller is a licensed dealership (legal entity) or an individual. If a dealership […]