Regulatory Updates

Regulatory Updates - Alaska (AK)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Jan 14 2025	Alaska	Alaska updates its surplus lines placement list.
Tue, Jan 14 2025	Alaska	Alaska begins accepting independent adjuster license exemption applications due to severe windstorms.
Wed, Jan 08 2025	Alaska	Alaska updates its surplus lines placement list.
Thur, Jan 02 2025	Alaska	Alaska changes how Pharmacy Benefits Managers need to be registered.
Fri, Dec 20 2024	Alaska	Alaska enacts bill regarding insurance data security with the first provision effective January 1, 2025
Tue, Sep 24 2023	Alaska	Alaska will hold a public hearing to gather information to update the Surplus Lines Placement List.
Fri, May 19 2023	Alaska	Alaska addresses title insurance limited producer license requirement.

Regulatory Updates - Alabama (AL)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Jan 08 2025	Alabama	Alabama updates Regulation 36 dealing with Surplus lines
Fri, Nov 11 2024	Alabama	Alabama announces bond requirement for nonresident surplus lines brokers
Wed, July 16 2024	Alabama	Alabama releases legislation affecting sales agents writing for Health Maintenance Organizations.
Wed, July 10 2024	Alabama	Alabama issues legislation affecting licensing of Credit Insurance producers.
Wed, July 10 2024	Alabama	Alabama amends its title insurance agent renewal procedures effective October 1, 2024.
Fri, May 03 2024	Alabama	Alabama amends its Surplus Lines requirements as outlined in Senate Bill 46.
Thu, Mar 07 2024	Alabama	Alabama has released a Predetermination form for prospective Producer and Adjusters.
Wed, May 31 2023	Alabama	Alabama issues notice of hearing regarding the removal of prelicense education for certain license types.

Regulatory Updates - Arkansas (AR)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Sep 18 2024	Arkansas	Arkansas proposes rule granting expedited licensure for military service members, veterans, and spouses.
Mon, July 29 2024	Arkansas	Arkansas issues bulletin clarifying underwriting expenses for surplus lines brokers.
Wed, Mar 06 2024	Arkansas	Arkansas announces its 2024 appointment renewal requirements and processes.

Regulatory Updates - Arizona (AZ)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Jan 19 2024	Arizona	Arizona publishes its continuing education provider and course review process through Prometric.
Fri, Jan 19 2024	Arizona	Guam outlines expected changes when the State-Based System (SBS) conversion occurs March 20, 2024.
Mon, Dec 18 2023	Arizona	Arizona transitions CE services to SBS effective January 17, 2024.

Regulatory Updates - California (CA)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Jan 15 2025	California	California updates the recent notice regarding a moratorium on cancellations and non-renewals and a grace period for premium payments in areas affected by the recent wildfires.
Tue, Jan 14 2025	California	California issues emergency declaration, provides guidance on out of state unlicensed adjusters.
Mon, Jan 13 2025	California	California releases a guide for adjusting property claims after a major disaster.
Mon, Jan 13 2025	California	California issues the 2025 annual notice regarding California laws pertaining to residential property insurance policies.
Mon, Jan 13 2025	California	California issues a mandatory moratorium on cancellations and non-renewals of policies of residential property insurance.
Fri, Dec 06 2024	California	California approves three new 4-hour annuity suitability courses for 2025
Tue, Sep 24 2024	California	California approves 2025 Annuity 8-hour training course curriculum.
Wed, May 01 2024	California	California announces a fingerprint fee increase for non-resident individual license applicants and Company Officers and Directors.
Wed, Apr 17 2024	California	California published the renewal of the Surplus Lines export list.
Thu, Mar 07 2024	California	California issues its annual reminder to report changes in background information.
Mon, Feb 19 2024	California	California DFPI proposes continuing education requirements for Investment Adviser Representatives (“IARs”).
Thu, Jan 04 2024	California	California Surplus Lines Association announces its update to the Diligent Search form.
Mon, Dec 04 2023	California	California announces examinations available in additional foreign languages beginning January 1, 2024.
Fri, May 19 2023	California	California announces new online services for Bail licenses.
Fri, May 05 2023	California	California announces new EFT Bank account affecting surplus lines brokers and carriers.

Regulatory Updates - Colorado (CO)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Jan 09 2025	Colorado	Colorado provides information regarding recent changes and how they impact Zero Reports and Annual Reports.
Wed, Jan 08 2025	Colorado	Colorado adopts SLIP for reporting and payment of surplus lines premium taxes.
Fri, Dec 06 2024	Colorado	Information on Colorado's adoption of SLIP for the reporting and payment of surplus lines premium taxes effective January 1, 2025
Thur, Dec 05 2024	Colorado	Effective 1/1/2025, Colorado will use SLIP for reporting and payment of Surplus Lines premium taxes
Tue, Nov 19 2024	Colorado	The Colorado Division of Securities lowers fees effective November 1, 2024
Fri, Nov 08 2024	Colorado	Colorado adopts amended regulation concerning surplus lines insurance issued by non-admitted insurers
Fri, Nov 01 2024	Colorado	Colorado Division of Securities issues quarterly newsletter
Tue, Sep 03 2024	Colorado	Colorado requests comment on proposed regulation concerning surplus lines insurance issued by nonadmitted insurers.
Mon, Apr 15 2024	Colorado	Colorado passes bill allowing Surplus Lines thrid-party tax filing systems effective January 2025.

Regulatory Updates - Connecticut (CT)

Date	State	Title
Mon, Dec 23 2024	Connecticut	Connecticut releases a bulletin regarding the 2025 electronic financial statement filing requirements for surplus lines insurers.
Mon, Dec 13 2024	Connecticut	Connecticut announces the launch of an AI chatbot for licensing questions
Thur, Aug 29 2024	Connecticut	Connecticut changes license expiration date for MVPD Appraisers and Casualty Adjusters.
Tue, Aug 20 2024	Connecticut	Connecticut changes license expiration date for adjuster and appraiser licenses.
Fri, Mar 15 2024	Connecticut	Connecticut announces its 2024 appointment renewal procedures.

Regulatory Updates -Delaware (DE)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Nov 26 2024	Delaware	Delaware releases a summary of insurance laws enacted in 2024

Regulatory Updates - Florida (FL)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Nov 21 2024	Florida	Florida announces new AI chatbot for licensing questions.
Fri, Nov 15 2024	Florida	Florida announces all SLIP users will be redirected to SLIP+ effective November 18
Fri, Feb 16 2024	Florida	Florida announces that OnVUE online proctored exams will no longer be offered as a supplemental testing option.
Fri, May 12 2023	Florida	Florida updates its emergency adjuster ruling effective May 21, 2023.

Regulatory Updates - Georgia (GA)

Date	State	Title
Wed, July 24 2024	Georgia	Georgia issues a bulletin regarding surplus line insurers and brokers collecting unauthorized fees.
Mon, Nov 04 2024	Georgia	Georgia announces appointment fee increase for 2025
Wed, July 03 2024	Georgia	Georgia Surplus Lines update states that tax exempt policies are to be filed in SLIP.
Thu, May 16 2024	Georgia	Georgia proposes CE course approval changes.
Tue, Mar 26 2024	Georgia	Georgia issues proposed rules on insurance agent continuing education requirements.
Wed, May 31 2023	Georgia	Georgia announces hearing affecting various licensing regulations.
Fri, May 12 2023	Georgia	Georgia sends notice regarding proposed education process changes.

Regulatory Updates - Hawaii (HI)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
Hawaii (HI)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes

Regulatory Updates - Iowa (IA)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
Iowa (IA)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes

Regulatory Updates - Idaho (ID)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Jun 06 2023	Idaho	Idaho releases its June newsletter.

Regulatory Updates - Illinois (IL)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Jan 10 2025	Illinois	The Illinois Department of Insurance's Chicago office has relocated.

Regulatory Updates - Indiana (IN)

Date	State	Title
Thu, May 23 2024	Indiana	Indiana provides FAQs regarding update to the NAIC Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model.
Tue, Jun 06 2023	Indiana	Indiana now requires Pharmacy Benefit Managers to obtain a license.

Regulatory Updates - Kansas (KS)

Date	State	Title
Mon, Dec 30 2024	Kansas	Kansas published the winter edition of the Regulator Roundup which includes information about DRLP changes being processed through NIPR and the department seeking to eliminate producer appointment renewal fees in 2025.
Wed, Nov 13 2024	Kansas	Kansas announces 2025 application fees
Wed, July 03 2024	Kansas	​Kansas releases its Summer newsletter which contains legislative updates that recently became effective.
Fri, Mar 22 2024	Kansas	Kansas Department of Insurance presents its Spring edition newsletter..
Wed, May 31 2023	Kansas	Kansas issues its first edition of Regulator Roundup newsletter.

Regulatory Updates - Kentucky (KY)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Jun 20 2024	Kentucky	Kentucky announces new continuing education / prelicensing provider effective July 1, 2024.
Fri, Apr 19 2024	Kentucky	Kentucky announces Local Government Premium Tax udates to forms and documents (Surplus Lines).
Thu, May 25 2023	Kentucky	Article providing updates to the Kentucky Local Premium Tax and Data Security meeting is posted.
Fri, May 12 2023	Kentucky	Kentucky hosts Virtual Session on Local Government Premium Taxes.

Regulatory Updates - Louisiana (LA)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Sep 25 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana defines the requirements to receive a surplus lines insurance refund or credit for taxes paid on gross premium (Reg 129).
Mon, Sep 23 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana adopts Best Interest Annuity Standards.
Tue, Sep 10 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana activates catastrophe adjuster registrations.
Fri, Sep 06 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana issues advisory letter regarding practices of title insurers and title insurance producers.
Wed, May 22 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana is in the process of amending Regulation 89—Suitability in Annuity Transactions.
Wed, Apr 24 2024	Louisiana	Louisiana proposes an amendment regarding Surplus Lines insurance refunds or gross premium tax credits.
Fri, Dec 08 2023	Louisiana	Louisiana sends notice of its implementation of the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act.
Mon, Dec 04 2023	Louisiana	Michigan addresses its Pharmacy Benefit Manager license application process and fee.
Thu, Aug 04 2022	Louisiana	Louisiana announces insurance title license requirements for producers and agencies.

Regulatory Updates - Massachusetts (MA)

Date	State	Title
Mon, Jan 13 2025	Massachusetts	The Massachusetts Division of Insurance is moving in February 2025.
Tue, May 28 2024	Massachusetts	Massachusetts issues reminder regarding its inducements and rebate restrictions.

Regulatory Updates - Maryland (MD)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Aug 09 2024	Maryland	Maryland announces Increase in maximum civil penalties for violations of certain insurance laws.
Thu, July 25 2024	Maryland	Maryland repeals pre-licensing and experience requirements for certain producer license applicants.
Thu, June 06 2024	Maryland	Maryland increases penalties for unlicensed producer activities effective October 1, 2024.
Thu, June 06 2024	Maryland	Maryland repeals education and experience requirements for producer applicants, specifically those that require an individual to take a prelicensing course and work for at least one year prior to applying for an insurance producer license effective October 1, 2024.

Regulatory Updates - Maine (ME)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Dec 10 2024	Maine	Maine announces new transactions available via NIPR.
Fri, Nov 01 2024	Maine	Maine announces plans to 'clean up' non-resident producer license records
Thur, Aug 29 2024	Maine	Maine updates the Maine State Specific Course Approval form.
Wed, July 3 2024	Maine	Maine clarifies that there are no changes regarding fees, processes or renewal schedule changes.

Regulatory Updates - Michigan (MI)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Sep 06 2024	Michigan	Michigan changes the standard timeframe for licensees to respond to consumer complaints.
Mon, Aug 05 2024	Michigan	Michigan updates administrative rules regarding surplus line insurance fees.
Mon, Dec 04 2023	Michigan	Michigan addresses its Pharmacy Benefit Manager license application process and fee.

Regulatory Updates - Minnesota (MN)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
Minnesota (MN)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes

Regulatory Updates - Missouri (MO)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Aug 29 2024	Missouri	Missouri issues bulletin regarding implementation of Senate Bill 1359.
Fri, Aug 23 2024	Missouri	Missouri amends its Suitability in Annuity Transactions rule.

Regulatory Updates - Mississippi (MS)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
Mississippi (MS)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes

Regulatory Updates - Montana (MT)

Date	State	Title
Tue, July 16 2024	Montana	Montana provides a list of eligible Surplus Lines companies.
Wed, May 31 2023	Montana	Montana eliminates the Insurance Advisory Council for education course review effective October 2023.

Regulatory Updates - North Carolina (NC)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Nov 07 2024	North Carolina	North Carolina issues a reminder about the use of the 'NPN override' feature on some Enhanced Direct Enrollment platforms and its violation of North Carolina insurance laws
Fri, Aug 09 2024	North Carolina	North Carolina now allows holding an adjuster and P&C producer license simultaneously and requires an exam if switching from adjuster to producer or vice versa (there is no longer an exemption).
Fri, Apr 26 2024	North Carolina	North Carolina announces procedures for Catastrophic Adjusters.
Mon, Dec 18 2023	North Carolina	North Carolina Department of Insurance has a new physical address.
Fri, Aug 05 2022	North Carolina	NC SLA announces its surplus lines stamping fee decrease effective 01/01/2023.
Fri, Jul 15 2022	North Carolina	North Carolina updates its Surplus Lines renewal FAQ document.
Fri, Jul 15 2022	North Carolina	North Carolina no longer offers the Broker license effective immediately.
Wed, Jul 13 2022	North Carolina	North Carolina publishes its Surplus Lines license renewal FAQs.

Regulatory Updates - North Dakota (ND)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Dec 20 2024	North Dakota	North Dakota will process 2025 appointment renewals through NIPR
Fri, Sep 27 2024	North Dakota	North Dakota’s Producer Licensing Division will go paperless effective Nov. 1, 2024.
Fri, Mar 01 2024	North Dakota	North Dakota appointment renewal invoices are available for payment starting March 1.
Thu, Dec 28 2023	North Dakota	North Dakota announces the 2024 Company appointment renewal process.
Wed, Jun 14 2023	North Dakota	North Dakota proposes to amend Surplus lines producer search requirements.

Regulatory Updates - Nebraska (NE)

Date	State	Title
Tue, May 16 2023	Nebraska	Nebraska creates a pet insurance license.
Mon, Jul 25 2022	Nebraska	Nebraska announces the elimination of proctor requirements for CE courses.

Regulatory Updates - New Hampshire (NH)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Nov 21 2024	New Hampshire	New Hampshire approves exemption for glass claim adjuster effective January 1, 2025
Wed, Feb 07 2024	New Hampshire	New Hampshire issues bulletin regarding flood insurance educational requirement enforcement.
Tue, Jan 09 2024	New Hampshire	New Hampshire sends reminder regarding Surplus Lines tax payment filings and reporting.
Fri, Jul 08 2022	New Hampshire	New Hampshire addresses suspected cases of insurance fraud reporting.

Regulatory Updates - New Jersey (NJ)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Jan 02 2025	New Jersey	New Jersey updates licensing requirements for Pharmacy Benefits Managers

Regulatory Updates - New Mexico (NM)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Nov 21 2024	New Mexico	New Mexico sends reminder about due date for annual registration renewal fees
Thur, Aug 29 2024	New Mexico	New Mexico will issue temporary insurance producer licenses during the switch to a new examination vendor.
Fri, Aug 23 2024	New Mexico	New Mexico has changed its testing provider.
Wed, Jan 10 2024	New Mexico	New Mexico is requesting industry comments to proposed producer and adjuster licensing changes.
Thu, Dec 21 2023	New Mexico	New Mexico announces that a Pharmacy Benefit Manager license and renewal process has changed.
Wed, Dec 20 2023	New Mexico	New Mexico is hosting a virtual roundtable to discuss potential regulation to Producers and Adjusters licensing and CE requirement updates.
Thu, Dec 14 2023	New Mexico	New Mexico Securities Division releases order authorizing remote single agent branch audits by Broker-Dealers.
Mon, Jul 25 2022	New Mexico	New Mexico clarifies Designated Home State (DHS) for initial and renewal apps.

Regulatory Updates - Nevada (NV)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Dec 10 2024	Nevada	Nevada approves Annuity Suitability and Best Interest Standard.
Thur, Dec 05 2024	Nevada	Nevada provides an annuity best interest training FAQs document along with a notice to education providers about the changes
Thu, Jun 08 2023	Nevada	Nevada shares its 2023 insurance company annual appointment renewal procedures.

Regulatory Updates - New York (NY)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Jan 09 2025	New York	ELANY provides information regarding electronic filing of excess line premium tax statements for 'zero' tax filers.
Wed, Nov 13 2024	New York	ELANY issues a bulletin regarding insurer and broker fees
Mon, Dec 30 2024	New York	Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) adds to its list of E&S insurers
Mon, Dec 23 2024	New York	ELANY reminds E&S insurers of minimum surplus requirements.
Tue, Mar 26 2024	New York	NY business entity licensing and renewal transactions are available through NIPR.
Tue, Jul 19 2022	New York	New York Surplus Lines Association (ELANY) updates its list of E&S Insurers.

Regulatory Updates - Ohio (OH)

Ohio

Date	State	Title
Fri, Nov 22 2024	Ohio	Ohio reminds agent/agencies to update contact information
Wed, Nov 06 2024	Ohio	Ohio requests comment on amendments to Rule 3901-5-09 (Agent Licensing and appointments)
Mon, July 22 2024	Ohio	Ohio proposes changes to rules concerning requirements for agent pre-licensing education, agent continuing education (CE), qualifications of CE courses, and standards for CE providers. The comment period runs from July 19 to August 2.
Fri, Mar 29 2024	Ohio	Ohio announces its appointment renewal procedures for 2024.

Regulatory Updates - Oklahoma (OK)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Dec 13 2025	Oklahoma	Oklahoma updated their Surplus Lines FAQ document
Fri, Jan 03 2025	Oklahoma	Effective January 1, 2025, Oklahoma offers Insurance Producer and Adjuster licensing exams, including study manuals, in Spanish.
Wed, Dec 11 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma shares Surplus Lines Broker FAQs
Wed, Dec 11 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma requests non-admitted policy and premium information.
Mon, Dec 02 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma provides new point of contact for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) license holders
Fri, Nov 15 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma Insurance Day is December 4, 2024, and CE is offered to those who attend
Thur, Nov 07 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma sends a notice about the 2024 appointment renewal process
Tue, Aug 27 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma releases legislative changes effective November 1, 2024.
Wed, July 24 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma makes a change to the effective date of the rulemaking order that includes updates around MQP and EVEP.  The effective date now shows August 15, 2024.
Fri, May 10 2024	Oklahoma	Oklahoma issues an emergency declaration due to recent storms.
Wed, Dec 16 2023	Oklahoma	Oklahoma will use the SLIP platform for Surplus Lines premium tax reporting and payments.

Regulatory Updates - Oregon (OR)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Jan 08 2025	Oregon	Oregon issues temporary rules to implement changes to the licensure of pharmacy benefit managers.
Mon, Dec 23 2024	Oregon	Oregon Division of Financial Regulation reminds licensees that the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository will be unavailable from January 1 - 5, 2025.
Wed, Apr 24 2024	Oregon	Oregon will be offering Spanish exams beginning June 1, 2024.

Regulatory Updates - Pennsylvania (PA)

Date	State	Title
Mon, Dec 16 2024	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania issues a bulletin regarding updates to its Administrative Code which will clarify requirements and standards for insurance producers
Mon, Jan 13 2025	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania revised 1609-PR Affidavit which can be found on PSLA's website under the Electronic Filing tab, Filing Forms.
Wed, Sep 18 2024	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania changes monthly reporting to include service fees charged.
Mon, July 08 2024	Pennsylvania	PA has amended the broker fees for personal lines.  This bill also discusses inspection fees.
Wed, Feb 07 2024	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania is soliciting comments for its Surplus Lines export list.
Thu, Dec 14 2023	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania announces application change forms can be sent electronically effective January 1, 2024.
Mon, May 01 2023	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania amends its proposed Surplus Lines Export List of Insurance Coverages.
Wed, Jul 27 2022	Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania clarifies when surplus lines producers can charge fees in addition to commission.

Regulatory Updates - Rhode Island (RI)

Date	State	Title
Thur, Aug 22 2024	Rhode Island	Rhode Island announces continuing education requirement for adjusters.
Thur, Aug 22 2024	Rhode Island	Rhode Island provides information regarding the filing of producer appointments through NIPR.
Mon, Feb 12 2024	Rhode Island	Rhode Island communicates courtesy expectations from licensed Insurance Claims Adjusters.

Regulatory Updates - South Carolina (SC)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Jan 15 2025	South Carolina	South Carolina extends its notice of unusual circumstance/catastrophe insurance declaration for licensing temporary adjusters due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Thur, Sep 05 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina appointment renewals are available on NIPR.
Mon, Aug 26 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina makes changes to the fingerprinting process for insurance producers.
Fri, Aug 09 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina announces its appointment renewal process.
Tue, Aug 06 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina issues emergency adjuster licenses due to Hurricane Debby.
Tue, Jun 04 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina is live with individual and business entity name changes through NIPR.
Tue, Apr 23 2024	South Carolina	South Carolina allowing temporary licensing for nonresident adjusters and appraisers due to recent hailstorm.

Regulatory Updates - South Dakota (SD)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Dec 06 2024	South Dakota	Effective January 1, 2025, South Dakota adjusts two rules affecting CE
Tue, Sep 10 2024	South Dakota	South Dakota proposes rule changes regarding continuing education.
Wed, July 03 2024	South Dakota	South Dakota proposes rules regarding examination validity program and maintaining qualifications program for broker-dealer agents, investment advisers, and investment adviser reps, and to update the examination requirement.
Wed, Apr 24 2024	South Dakota	South Dakota will update its business rules regarding license reinstatement.
Thu, Mar 07 2024	South Dakota	South Dakota modifies an administrative procedure for revoking a nonresponsive producer's license.

Regulatory Updates - Tennessee (TN)

Date	State	Title
Wed, May 10 2023	Tennessee	Tennessee has adopted IAR CE with a 1/1/2024 effective date.

Regulatory Updates - Texas (TX)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Sep 06 2024	Texas	Texas offers an agent and adjuster licensing updates and best practices webinar.
Tue, Sep 03 2024	Texas	Texas increases cost for submitting course completion information effective October 1, 2024.
Wed, July 10 2024	Texas	Acting Governor Dan Patrick issued a disaster declaration from a recent hurricane including claims and emergency adjuster information.
Fri, Mar 01 2024	Texas	Effective immediately, OnVUE online proctored exams will no longer be offered as a supplemental testing option for Texas Department of Insurance candidates.
Wed, Dec 06 2023	Texas	Texas proposes rules for licensing of military service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Fri, May 05 2023	Texas	Texas proposes amendments to licensees with criminal history.

Regulatory Updates - Utah (UT)

Date	State	Title
Wed, Dec 11 2024	Utah	Updated bulletin regarding Annuity Suitability in Utah; initial bulletin had incorrect contact information.
Thur, Dec 05 2024	Utah	Utah provides guidance regarding requirements for suitability in annuity transactions
Tue, Aug 27 2024	Utah	Utah clarifies the process for title licensees with questions regarding Rule R592-6.
Wed, May 22 2024	Utah	Utah cautions licensees regarding communicating premium increases due to insurance department.
Wed, Apr 10 2024	Utah	Utah ammends the date by which a producer must meet an annuity suitability training requirement.
Thu, Mar 07 2024	Utah	Utah notifies bail bond agencies about license suspension for not paying a forfeiture judgment.
Tue, Mar 05 2024	Utah	Utah clarifies Title insurance laws regarding affiliated Title insurance businesses.
Mon, Dec 11 2023	Utah	Utah’s Suitability in Annuity Transactions rule changes went into effect 12/8/2023.
Thu, Jul 28 2022	Utah	Utah adds new limited line pet insurance license.

Regulatory Updates - Virginia (VA)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
Virginia (VA)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes

Regulatory Updates - Vermont (VT)

Date	State	Title
Tue, July 16 2024	Vermont	Vermont issues bulletin regarding Catastrophic adjusters and appraisers resulting from recent storms.
Fri, Jan 19 2023	Vermont	Vermont approves Suitability in Annuity Transactions legislation.
Mon, Jun 12 2023	Vermont	Vermont implements a new transaction type to process individual primary name updates.

Regulatory Updates - Washington (WA)

Date	State	Title
Wed, July 17 2024	Washington	Washington increases their stamping fee effective January 1, 2025.
Tue, Jun 25 2024	Washington	To follow-up from the June 18th announcement, Washington identifies the proposed rule changes for producer and adjuster licensing in the marked-up version provided.
Fri, Jun 21 2024	Washington	FINRA alerts member firms not to close/withdraw Form BR in any jurisdiction or with any SRO that has branch office registration/notice filing requirements.
Tue, Jun 18 2024	Washington	Washington seeks comments to producer and adjuster licensing requirement rule changes.
Tue, Mar 26 2024	Washington	WA business entity licensing and renewal transactions are available through NIPR. .
Thu, Mar 03 2024	Washington	NASAA’s IAR CE Committee has released the 2024 IAR CE Handbook .
Thu, Feb 29 2024	Washington	FINRA provides an audio recording of its Regulatory Notice 24-02: Residential Supervisory Location and Remote Inspections Pilot Program.
Fri, Dec 08 2023	Washington	FINRA reminds that the Preliminary Statement payment deadline is Monday, December 11, 2023.
Wed, May 31 2023	Washington	Washington HB 1120 conforms annuity suitability best interest standard effective January 1, 2024. Regulations are being drafted to address the producer training. .
Tue, May 16 2023	Washington	FINRA will end remote exams effective Friday, June 9, 2023.
Fri, May 05 2023	Washington	Washington sends notice that prelicensing is required until July 23, 2023.

Regulatory Updates - Wisconsin (WI)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Dec 20 2024	Wisconsin	Wisconsin reminds insurers about the requirements in regard to the reporting of agent appointments and terminations
Tue, Nov 19 2024	Wisconsin	Wisconsin sent a notice regarding the payment of 2025 agent appointment renewal invoices
Fri, Sep 27 2024	Wisconsin	Wisconsin's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is moving to a new location effective November 4, 2024.
Fri, May 03 2024	Wisconsin	Wisconsin summarizes insurance omnibus law changes to the insurance statutes.
Thu, Feb 22 2024	Wisconsin	Wisconsin sends notice regarding policy misrepresentation from out-of-state health.

Regulatory Updates - West Virginia (WV)

Date	State	Title
Tue, Nov 26 2024	West Virginia	West Virigina solicits comments regarding the surplus lines export list
Fri, Jul 15 2022	West Virginia	West Virginia provides update regarding its Surplus Lines export list.

Regulatory Updates - Wyoming (WY)

Date	State	Title
Fri, Dec 20 2024	Wyoming	Wyoming announces the 2025 annual appointment renewals process
Wed, Sep 25 2024	Wyoming	Wyoming requests information regarding non-admitted insurance written in 2024 and in the future.
Wed, Mar 13 2024	Wyoming	Wyoming sends notice regarding TPA renewals.
Thu, Dec 14 2023	Wyoming	Wyoming outlines its appointment renewal process for 2024.
Wed, May 31 2023	Wyoming	Wyoming announces its regulation governing Suitability in Annuity Transactions will take effect on July 5, 2023.
Thu, Jul 07 2022	Wyoming	Wyoming clarifies when DHS licensing is not acceptable.

Regulatory Updates - District of Columbia (DC)

State	Department of Insurance	Department of Insurance Legal Rules and Bulletins	General Insurance Code / Statutes
District of Columbia (DC)	DOI	Rules and Bulletins	Statutes