Missouri Issues Scam Alert: Fake NIPR ‘Past-Due Invoice’ Emails Targeting Producers
MO| The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance issued Bulletin 26-07 on April 9, 2026 to warn all users of the NIPR licensing platform about an active phishing email campaign that sends fake “past-due invoice” messages appearing to come from trusted domains such as @nipr.com, @naic.org, or @stripe and falsely requesting payment. The bulletin advises […]
New Mexico OSI: Malpractice Act Changes Expected to Lower Medical Liability Premiums for Providers
NM| The New Mexico OSI Bulletin 2026-009 advises all carriers writing medical professional liability for independent providers and group practices in New Mexico that, due to significant amendments to the Medical Malpractice Act, they must file through SERFF the premium rates they will charge (or intend to charge) reflecting these statutory changes, and file a […]
West Virginia Releases Summary of 2026 Legislation
WV| West Virginia Insurance Bulletin 26-02 highlights 2026 legislation affecting insurance regulation, claims, benefits, taxation, and program oversight in the state. Passed Legislation: Click here to see WV Bulletin No. 26-02
FinCEN Proposes Overhaul to AML/CFT Rules, Pushing Truly Risk‑Based Compliance
US| The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposes reform that would modernize and harmonize FinCEN’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AMLCFT) program rules across covered financial institutions by codifying a risk-based, effectiveness-focused program standard, expressly tying AMLCFT programs to FinCEN’s national AMLCFT priorities, and clarifying supervisory and enforcement expectations so that institutions […]
Staying on California’s LASLI in 2026: What Nonadmitted Insurers Must File and When
CA| The Surplus Lines Association of California issues 2026 Filing Requirements Guide from explains the application, renewal, and update filing requirements for nonadmitted foreign and alien insurers seeking to be added to or remain on California’s List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI), including financial stability standards (e.g., minimum capital and surplus, acceptable assets, alien […]
Maryland Bans Health Insurance “Downcoding”: New Bulletin Clarifies Prompt Payment Rules
MD| The Maryland Insurancee Administration Bulletin 2026-9 reiterates that Maryland law prohibits third party payors from “downcoding,” meaning they may not unilaterally change a provider’s submitted service code and pay a lower level based on their own assessment before obtaining necessary supporting information from the provider. Instead, after receiving a claim, a payor may only […]
Colorado Insurers Now Required to Give Annual Wildfire Risk and Mitigation Discount Notices
CO| Bulletin No. B-5.56 from the Colorado Division of Insurance provides guidance to all property insurers, including the FAIR Plan, on the requirement in § 10-4-124, C.R.S., to give applicants and policyholders an annual, plain-language written notice disclosing their property’s wildfire risk score or classification, the insurer’s wildfire risk score range, available wildfire mitigation discounts, […]
New FEMA Flood Maps for Oʻahu: Thousands of Properties Face Updated Flood Risk Effective June 10, 2026
HI| Memorandum 2026-3A, from Hawaii Insurance Commissioner, informs all insurance producers, administrators, and surplus lines brokers that FEMA has updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for over 3,500 parcels on Oʻahu, effective June 10, 2026, which will newly place some properties into high‑risk Special Flood Hazard Areas and trigger stricter building standards under ROH Chapter 21A […]
Alaska DOI Launches 2026 Health Insurance Survey: All Licensed Health Insurers Must Respond by May 1, 2026
AL| Bulletin B 26-03 announces Alaska’s 2026 Annual Survey on Health Insurance and requires all insurers licensed to transact health insurance (including stop-loss) in Alaska to complete the web-based survey so the director can compile statutorily mandated statistics on policies and claims. Insurers with no direct premiums or paid claims must instead email the division […]
New Colorado Rule: Insurers Must Disclose Wildfire Risk Score, Mitigation Discounts, and Appeal Rights Each Year.
CO| Colorado REVISED 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 […]