Ohio Announces 2025 Agent and Agency Appointment Renewal Procedures
OH| The Ohio Department of Insurance has outlined the 2025 agent and agency appointment renewal procedures, stating that all appointments active as of June 30, 2025, will be automatically renewed effective July 1, 2025. Companies will receive a renewal invoice in August 2025, covering fees for all appointments active on June 30, and no changes […]
Virginia Updates Auto Insurance Rules: Insurers Must Investigate Fault, Limit Surcharges, and Notify Policyholders of Appeal Rights Under New Guidance
VA| Administrative Letter 2025-01 from the Virginia Bureau of Insurance consolidates and clarifies requirements for insurers issuing private passenger automobile policies regarding the application of points and premium increases due to at-fault accidents or motor vehicle convictions under Virginia law. Insurers must thoroughly investigate fault before assigning points or increasing premiums, may not penalize insureds […]
California’s Surplus Lines Association Announces Updates to List of Approved Surplus Lines Insurers
CA| The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has updated the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) as of April 2025. The full updated LASLI is available on the CDI website. Click here to see CA SLA Bulletin #1499
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Updates Export List for the Non-Admitted Market
PA| The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner has issued an updated Export List in 55 Pa.B. 2697 , effective April 4, 2025, identifying specific insurance coverages deemed generally unavailable in the authorized market and thus eligible for placement in the surplus lines market without a prior diligent search among admitted insurers. The list includes various specialized or […]
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Published 2025 Quarter 2 Listing of Alien Insurers
US| The Quarterly Listing of Alien Insurers published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for April 2025, provides a comprehensive list of alien insurers that have met the criteria outlined in the NAIC International Insurers Department (IID) Plan of Operation and are eligible for inclusion in the surplus lines market. The listing includes […]
Michigan Releases Latest Edition of Municipalities in Fire Insurance Withholding Program
MI| Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services releases updated list of Municipalities that participate in the Fire Insurance Withholding Program, as outlined in Sections 2227 and 2845 of the Michigan Insurance Code. The list includes cities, townships, and villages across the state, along with their respective county, contact person, address, phone number, effective date […]
Minnesota Department of Revenue Reminds Corporate Taxpayers of Upcoming Payment Deadline
MN| The Minnesota Department of Revenue provides a reminder about quarterly estimated tax payments for partnerships and S corporations, due April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 of the following year. Click here to see April 1, 2025 Reminder
Mississippi Mandates Annual Prior Authorization Reporting for Health Insurers Starting 2025
MS| Bulletin 2025-2 from the Mississippi Insurance Department outlines the requirements for health insurance issuers to annually report aggregated data on prior authorization practices, as mandated by state law, effective April 1, 2025. The report must include specific metrics such as the number of prior authorization requests, denials, appeals, and post-service utilization reviews, along with […]
Texas Department of Insurance Announces Proposed Revisions to Workers’ Compensation Classifications
TX| The Notice from the Texas Department of Insurance outlines the filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to revise classifications and phraseologies in its Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. Specifically, the revisions address hazardous material remediation services (e.g., asbestos, mold, and lead paint) and janitorial-type services performed by […]
Illinois Clarifies Voluntary Insurance Fraud Reporting Guidelines for Insurers
IL| The Illinois Department of Insurance issued Company Bulletin 2025-06 to clarify that there is no mandatory requirement for insurers operating in Illinois to report suspected insurance fraud to the Department or third-party organizations. Participation in fraud detection and reporting programs is voluntary, and specific protocols exist for reporting workers’ compensation fraud and consumer fraud. […]