
Regulatory Updates
Links to Key Insurance Regulators, Rules, and Statutes – Updates
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US MAP- Without Text Aug 2022Regulatory 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)
Regulatory Updates - Colorado (CO)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Regulatory Updates - Oklahoma (OK)
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)
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)
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)
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
US MAP - WITH TEXT Aug 2022
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