Maryland Updates Insurance Carrier Reporting: New Rules Require AI Disclosures and Zip Code Data
MD| Bulletin 25-15, issued by the Maryland Insurance Administration, outlines updated carrier reporting requirements for adverse decisions and grievances as enacted by House Bill 820 and Senate Bill 474, effective October 1, 2025. Carriers are now required to identify the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or software tools in adverse decision reporting and must aggregate […]
Iowa Insurance Division Bulletin on Federal Changes to the Allowable Coverage Period of Short-Term Limited Duration Plans: RESCINDED
IA| Commissioner’s Bulletin 24-01, May 28, 2024, announces that the allowable duration of Short-Term Limited Duration (STLD) plans has been changed to limit the initial term to no more than 3 months with renewals extending the total coverage period up to only 4 months. These changes also prohibit a carrier from offering a STLD plan, […]
Iowa Mandates Transparent PBM Pricing to Protect Pharmacies and Patients
IA| Iowa Insurance Division Bulletin 25-06 provides updated guidance on the implementation of SF 383, addressing prohibited unfair and deceptive practices by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Iowa, with new rules reinforcing pricing transparency, equitable reimbursement, and protections for pharmacies and consumers as of July 1, 2025 Key Points: Click here to see IA Bulletin […]
Wyoming Mandates Updates to Insurance Forms After Regulation Changes—Insurers Must Comply by Refilling All Impacted Documents
WY| Wyoming DOI Memorandum Effective September 16, 2025, the Wyoming Insurance Regulations Chapter 11 has been amended to require insurers to update and refile any previously approved insurance forms that now conflict with new statutory or regulatory requirements, ensuring all forms comply with current Wyoming law before further delivery or issuance; insurers must promptly amend […]
Utah Sets Standard Rates to Protect Consumers from Surprise Ambulance Bills
UT| Utah Insurance Department Bulletin 2025-9, provides guidance to insurers on implementing HB301, which sets payment standards for ground ambulance services effective May 7, 2025. It outlines new regulations for insurers regarding allowable rates for base charges, medications, and mileage for ground ambulance providers, incorporates restrictions against balance billing patients, and requires insurers to review […]
Arizona Surplus Lines Association Recognizes Newly Approved Surplus Lines Insurer
AZ| Bulletin 2025-11, issued by the Surplus Lines Association of Arizona, announces the addition of Securian Specialty Lines, Inc., NAIC #17631, to their list of approved unauthorized surplus lines insurers. Effective September 17, 2025. Click here to see AZ SLA Bulletin 2025-11
Nevada Updates TPA Rules: Written Agreements Required for All Insurance Administrators
NV| Nevada Division of Insurance Bulletin 25-001 outlines statutory requirements for written agreements between insurers and administrators (third-party administrators) within Nevada, especially for workers’ compensation plans. It clarifies compliance expectations for all parties, emphasizes restrictions on subcontracting, and details updated notification obligations. Main Points: Click here to see NV Bulletin 25-001
Colorado Issues Emergency Regulation Extending Health Plan Renewal Notice Deadline for 2026
CO| Colorado Emergency Regulation 25-E-05 establishes special timeline requirements for health insurance carriers to issue renewal notices for individual health benefit plans for the 2026 plan year, prompted by recent legal and legislative changes affecting rate and program administration. The regulation supersedes the standard 90-day advance notice rule, providing carriers with extended time to notify […]
Puerto Rico Insurers Called to November Syndicate Meeting on Medical Liability Coverage
PR| Circular Letter No. CC-2025-247-AF, from the Puerto Rico Commissioner of Insurance, informs all authorized property and casualty insurers about a statutory meeting of the Insurers Syndicate for Joint Underwriting of Medical-Hospital Professional Liability Insurance, scheduled for November 13, 2025. The meeting will be held virtually, and each participating insurer is required to appoint an […]
United Specialty Insurance Company Redomesticates to Texas—Puerto Rico Notification Issued
PR| In Circular Letter No. CC-2025-248-AF, from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner of Puerto Rico, United Specialty Insurance Company has redomesticated from Delaware to Texas as of January 8, 2025, and has changed its statutory, mailing, and administrative address to: United Specialty Insurance Company1900 L. Don Dobson Dr.Bedford, TX 76021 All surplus lines brokers […]