South Carolina Issues 2026 Paid Family Leave Insurance Data Call—Reports Due August 31
SC| South Carolina DOI has issued a mandatory 2026 data call to all authorized life, accident, and health insurers to report Paid Family Leave Insurance experience so it can prepare an annual legislative report required under Title 38, Section 103. Key Points: Click here to see the SC June 1, 2026 Data Call Relating to […]
South Carolina Issues 2015–2025 Liability Data Call: P&C and Surplus Lines Insurers Must Respond by Aug. 31, 2026
SC| The South Carolina Department of Insurance has issued a mandatory liability data call requiring all authorized property and casualty insurers, including eligible surplus lines insurers, to submit aggregated commercial general liability and liquor liability experience for calendar/accident years 2015–2025 (valued as of 12/31/2025) using the prescribed Excel Liability Data Call Template, with strict confidentiality […]
Georgia Insurers: New 2026 Tax Credits for Foster Child Support Contributions
GA| Georgia Bullet 26-EX-2 states that for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, admitted insurers writing business in Georgia may apply to participate in the Qualified Foster Child Support (QFCS) Donation Credit program and redirect up to 30% of their state insurance premium tax liability—potentially up to 100% if unused statewide credit […]
Rescinded: Iowa Insurance Division Outlines Bond, E&O, and LOC Pathways to Meet Adjuster Financial Responsibility Rules
IA| Bulletin 25-08, issued by the Iowa Insurance Division, explains how licensed public and independent adjusters in Iowa can satisfy the new financial responsibility requirements under SF 619 / Iowa Code § 522C.7, outlining acceptable forms, filing expectations, exemptions, and the bulletin’s June 30, 2026 sunset date. Bulletin 25-28 Resceinded with issue of Bulletin 26-02
Florida Insurers: New 2026 CRF Posted for Hurricane Season Disaster Claims Reporting
FL| The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued a Notice to Industry regarding the 2026 Catastrophe Reporting Form (CRF), which will be used to collect claims and other relevant information from insurance companies following natural disasters causing catastrophic damage in Florida. The 2026 CRF is being provided in preparation for the Atlantic Hurricane Season […]
Storm-Damaged Homes in Missouri: Regulators Ask Insurers to Delay Cancellations and Non-Renewals for Good-Faith Repairs
MO| Missouri Insurance Bulletin 26-09 announces that, because the State of Emergency related to the 2025 storm and tornado events will expire on May 31, 2026 and not be extended, prior Bulletins 25-10 and 25-11 requesting insurers to halt cancellations and non-renewals of storm‑damaged residential properties are rescinded effective June 1, 2026, but the Department […]
New Maine Laws Reshape Health Insurance in 2026: What Carriers and Employers Need to Know
ME| Bulletin 494, issued by the Maine Bureau of Insurtance, outlines seven enacted laws affecting Maine health insurance, most effective July 29, 2026 (with specific provisions effective earlier or for policies issued/renewed on or after January 1, 2027). Basic Overview: Click here to see ME Bulletin 494
Maryland Extends 2026 MH/SUD Parity NQTL Reporting Deadline to September 1
MD| Maryland’s Insurance Administration bulletin 26-12 extends the 2026 filing deadline and updates the required format and scope for non-quantitative treatment limitation (NQTL) mental health and substance use disorder parity reports, clarifying that carriers must rely on pre–Senate Bill 205 § 15-144 for this cycle while still encouraging voluntary submission of data reflecting the recent […]
Mississippi mandates new annual Dental Loss Ratio reporting for carriers
MS| Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletin 2026-8, issued May 27, 2026, directs dental insurers, dental service corporations, dental plan organizations, and health plans with dental coverage to calculate and report dental loss ratios annually, with the first report due June 30, 2026, under House Bill 1117. It also provides a reporting workbook and contact information for […]
Louisiana Surplus Lines Association Reminds Brokers that Reporting, Taxes, and Fees Are Moving to SLIP+ on July 1, 2026
LA| Beginning July 1, 2026, all Louisiana surplus lines policies and endorsements with effective dates on or after that date must be reported and paid through the new SLIP+ for States online platform, which will also assess a new 0.175% transaction fee on taxable premium and fees to fund the system and provide LDI with […]