Maryland Issues New Guidance on Biomarker Testing Coverage for Large Group Health Plans
MD| The Mayland Insurance Administration‘s bulletin 26-15 explains that, under Maryland Insurance Article §15‑859, carriers must cover medically necessary biomarker testing used for diagnosis, treatment, management, or ongoing monitoring of disease when supported by specified categories of medical and scientific evidence, including FDA‑cleared/approved tests, tests tied to FDA drug labeling, CMS National or Local Coverage […]
New NJ Law: Certain E‑Bikes Now Classified as Motorized Bicycles and Must Carry Liability Insurance – Insurers Need to File Rates
NJ| New Jersey Bulletin 26-03 advised that, effective January 19, 2026, certain electric bicycles are now classified as “motorized bicycles” and must carry liability insurance with minimum limits of 15,000 per person, 30,000 per accident, and 5,000 property damage, with a six‑month grace period for newly subject owners to secure coverage by July 19, 2026, […]
Nebraska Offering FREE CE Credit for Nebraska Insurance Agents
NE| Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment and Nebraska Department of Insurance are offering a free, one-hour virtual class for agents providing flood insurance in Nebraska. Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 1-2 PM CT Click here to see Notice.
Data Call: All Texas P&C Insurers That Wrote Premium in 2025 Must Report Disallowed Expenses
TX| Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner’s Bulletin #B-0004-26 is a mandatory data call directed to all insurers licensed to write property and casualty insurance in Texas, requiring them to report calendar year 2025 “disallowed expenses” (as defined in Insurance Code Section 2251.002(1-a)) for the January 1–December 31, 2025 reporting period under Insurance Code Chapter 2251, […]
Texas TDI Issues New AI Bulletin: What Insurers Must Do Now to Avoid Unfair Discrimination
TX| Bulletin #B-0003-26 clarifies that Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) expects all regulated entities and their third‑party vendors to govern the development, acquisition, and use of AI so that any AI‑supported decisions impacting consumers fully comply with existing Texas Insurance Code provisions on unfair trade practices, unfair discrimination, claims handling, rates, licensing, utilization review, market […]
Maryland’s 2026 Insurance Laws Are Here: What Carriers, Producers & MGAs Need to Know
MD| The Maryland Insurance Administration‘s Bulletin 26-14 (dated June 12, 2026) summarizes insurance-related laws enacted during the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly. It serves as notice of passage only—not the MIA’s interpretation or enforcement position—and directs regulated entities to the 2026 Chapter Laws for full text. The bulletin organizes the new laws into […]
Connecticut’s 2026 Insurance Statute Updates: Service of Process, Assessments, Guaranty Associations, TPAs, and Surplus Lines in One Bill
CT| Connecticut Public Act 26-69 (Sustitute HB 5373) consists of the CT Insurance Department’s recommendations for revisions to the insureance statutes. It is a mix of modernization (electronic service of process, e-mail notices, electronic premium billing), guaranty fund expansion (adds cybersecurity insurance and raises property caps), a brand-new assumption reinsurance/novation framework, third-party administrator (TPA) tightening, […]
Delaware DOI Issues PY2027 ACA Rate Filing Bulletin: Key Deadlines Start June 15, 2026
DE| Delaware Bulletin No. 166 (dated June 11, 2026) notifies ACA carriers that proposed rates for Plan Year 2027 individual and small group QHP and off-exchange ACA-compliant plans must be submitted via SERFF using a single URRT rate filing, including a fully supported actuarial memorandum that explains methodologies, material assumptions, and any changes from the […]
The Mississippi Surplus Lines Association Adds New Insurer to List of Eligible Non-Admitted Insurers
MS| The Mississippi Surplus Lines Association has added the following Insurer to the list of eligible non-Admitted insurers effective June 10, 2026: Sabal Specialty Insurance Company Inc (NAIC Code 17831) Click here to see MSLA Bulletin 2026-11
Colorado Amended Bulletin B-10.004: No Quant Testing Description Required in Annual Reports (For Now)
CO| The Amended Bulletin B-10.004 clarifies that, because the Colorado Division of Insurance has not yet adopted regulations specifying quantitative testing standards under Regulation 10-1-1, life insurers, private passenger auto insurers, and health benefit plan insurers using external consumer data are not currently required to include a description of quantitative testing to detect unfair discrimination […]