New Arizona Legislation Tightens Insurance, Banking, and Health Coverage Rules for 2025—Here’s What Changed
AZ| The Arizona Department of Insurance Regulatory Bulletin 2025-05 summarizes major legislative changes affecting Arizona’s insurance and financial institutions for laws effective in 2025. Below is a summary highlighting each main law change category. These highlights capture the principal regulatory changes introduced by Arizona’s legislative session impacting insurers, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and related stakeholders […]
Mandatory Participation Announced for Oklahoma QHP Issuers in New Provider Directory Pilot (Amended)
OK| The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has launched a pilot program to create a centralized, automated provider directory for Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) in Oklahoma. This initiative aims to streamline provider data submissions, improve directory accuracy, and reduce administrative burden, serving as a potential […]
Vermont Strengthens Compliance for Property & Casualty Rate Filings Under Act 23
VT| The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Insurance Bulletin No. 236 announces changes to competitive market filing requirements for property and casualty insurance rates, effective July 1, 2025, based on Act 23 of 2025. Insurers must now file rates, supplementary rate information, and supporting documents on a “file and use” basis, with stricter pre-effective submission […]
Recent Federal Non-Enforcement Statement Won’t Affect North Carolina’s Short-Term Insurance Rules
NC| The North Carolina Department of Insurance Bulletin Number 25-B-11 clarifies that short-term limited duration (STLD) health insurance policies in North Carolina must comply with the federal definition in 45 C.F.R. 144.103, and no products outside these standards may be offered in the state. This alignment is enforced regardless of recent federal announcements about non-prioritized […]
The Surplus Line Association of California Announces Removal of Insurer from List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers
CA| Bulletin #1510, issued by the Surplus Line Association of California, announces the removal of Peleus Insurance Company (Virginia) from the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI), effective July 1, 2025. No new or renewal Californiabusiness should be written by the Company on or after July 1, 2025. Click here to see CA SLA […]
Pennsylvania Updates Approved Surplus Lines Insurer List
PA| The Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association (PSLA) has publish the updated Approved Surplus Lines Insurer List, as of August 27, 2025. Click here to see Updated List
Commonwealth of Virginia SCC-Bureau of Insurance Names iVueit as Authorized Inspector for Property Insurance Compliance.
VA| The Virginia State Corporation Commission – Bureau of Insurance, by Administrative Order No. 12200 dated August 22, 2025, approves the Virginia Property Insurance Association’s request to designate iVueit to perform property inspection services under § 38.2-2705 of the Code of Virginia. iVueit is granted all duties and responsibilities required by Chapter 27 of Title […]
Colorado Releases Updated PBM Licensing and Compliance Requirements
CO| Bulletin No. B-4.151 provides official guidance from the Colorado Division of Insurance on registration, compliance, and enforcement for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) operating in Colorado, outlining requirements for initial registration, ongoing reporting, annual license renewal, and the consequences of non-compliance. Key Points Click here to see CO Bulletin No. B-4.151
Colorado Division of Insurance Issues Guidance on Mandatory Child Restraint System Replacement Following Accidents
CO| Bullet No B-5.52 outlines the Colorado Division of Insurance requirements under HB25-1179 for insurers to pay the replacement cost of a child restraint system involved in a motor vehicle accident, effective January 1, 2026. If a child restraint was inside the vehicle during the accident, insurers must replace it regardless of whether a child […]
Iowa Insurance Division Confirms Extended Duration and Consumer Protections for STLD Plans
IA| Iowa Insurance Division Bulletin 25-05 outlines the current regulatory position on short-term limited duration (STLD) health insurance plans in Iowa following recent federal enforcement changes. Iowa will continue to allow STLD plans for up to three years, consistent with state regulations, and carriers must follow existing consumer protection standards. Key Points: Click here to […]