California Issues Bulletin Ordering Insurers to Fully Investigate Consumers’ Smoke Damage Claims
CA| The California Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2025-7 to guide property and casualty insurance companies handling smoke damage claims from wildfires in California. The bulletin clarifies that recent court cases, such as Another Planet Entertainment, LLC v. Vigilant Insurance Company and Gharibian v. Wawanesa General Insurance Company, do not eliminate coverage for smoke […]
Puerto Rico’s 2026 Health Insurance Filing Guidelines: Key Deadlines, Compliance Standards, and Transparency Requirements
PR| Puerto Rico OCI Ruling Letter No. CN-2025-367-AS outlines the regulatory requirements for health and disability insurers in Puerto Rico submitting forms and rate filings for health insurance plans effective in 2026. It emphasizes compliance with the Health Insurance Code of Puerto Rico (HICPR) and provides detailed instructions on submission timelines, formats, and supporting documentation. […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Releases Approved List of Eligible Surplus Lines Insurers for 2024-2025 Compliance Period
VI| The U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Banking, Insurance, and Financial Regulation has issued Bulletin 2025-02, detailing the eligibility criteria and approved list of unauthorized (surplus lines) insurers allowed to operate in the Territory from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The bulletin emphasizes compliance with Section 659 of Title 22 of the Virgin […]
New Jersey Updates HINT Enrollment Form to Meet Federal Data Requirements
NJ| The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has issued Bulletin No. 25-04 to notify health insurance carriers and related organizations that the HINT Group Enrollment/Change Request Form has been revised to collect enrollee-level data required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the EDGE environment. Carriers must start using the […]
South Dakota Issues Bulletin on Compliance Requirements for Enhanced Direct Enrollment Entities
SD| Bulletin 25-01 from the South Dakota Division of Insurance, addresses compliance issues for Enhanced Direct Enrollment Entities (EDEs) in the health insurance market. The bulletin outlines new requirements and clarifications for EDEs, health insurance issuers, and insurance producers operating in South Dakota. The bulletin gives all affected parties 90 days from the issue date […]
The Surplus Line Association of California Issues Bulletin Updating LASLI
CA| SLA of California Bulletin #1497 updates the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) to reflect that Fireman’s Fund Indemnity Corporation (New Jersey) has been added to the LASLI. Click here to see See SLA Bulletin #1497
Arkansas Issues Bulletin Regarding 2025 Company Appointment Renewals
AR | The Arkansas Insurance Department has issued Bulletin No. 3-2025. The following procedures apply in 2025 for appointment renewals and terminations:An insurance company must annually review its records on its appointed Arkansas producers and business entities (insurance agencies) and decide whether the company will renew each appointment. The company can research its appointed producers […]
Mississippi Surplus Lines Association Announces Address Change of Non-Admitted Insurer
MS| Bulletin 2025-03, issued by the Mississippi Surplus Lines Association, announces the address change for approved non-admitted insurer, MSA Insurance Company, effective March 4, 2025. General Star Indemnity Company 400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor Stamford, Connecticut 06901 (203) 328-5400 Click here to see MMSLA Bulletin 2025-03
Mississippi Surplus Lines Association Announces Address Change of Surplus Lines Insurer
MS| Bulletin 2025-03, issued by the Mississippi Surplus Lines Association, announces the address change for approved non-admitted insurer, MSA Insurance Company, effective March 4, 2025. Home Office: 4601 Touchton Rd, Ste. 3400Jacksonville, Florida 32246-4486 Mailing Address: 55 West StreetKeene, New Hampshire 03431 Click here to see MMSLA Bulletin 2025-03
Alabama Department of Insurance Issues Temporary Moratorium on Licensing or Registration of New Captives and Risk Retention Groups
AL| Bulletin No. 2025-01, issued by the Alabama Department of Insurance on March 3, 2025, announces a temporary moratorium on licensing or registration of new captive insurers and risk retention groups in Alabama, effective immediately. The bulletin requests interested parties not to submit new application packages or fee payments during this period. The moratorium’s duration […]