On August 24, 2023, the Washington state Insurance Commissioner issued Emergency Order 2023-01 in light of the Gray and Oregon Road wildfires. This was issued in response to the Governor declaring an emergency because of the same wildfires.
Washington Commissioner Issues Emergency Order in Response to Wildfires
Aug 29, 2023 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Washington
Hawaii Commissioner Releases a Request to Insurers Regarding Recent Wildfires
Aug 24, 2023 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Hawaii
On August 16, 2023, the Hawaii Insurance Commissioner issued Commissioner's Memo 2023-3A regarding recent wildfires in Hawaii and Maui counties. The Commissioner is encouraging that insurers work with their insureds to continue coverage at this time, as well as do the following:
Connecticut Sends Reminder to Submit Annual Data Certification
Aug 16, 2023 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Connecticut
In April, 2022, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) issued a notice to all licensed entities and persons regarding the use of big data technology and the avoidance of discriminatory practices.
North Carolina Rate Bureau Issues Mobile Homeowners Data Call
Aug 8, 2023 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, North Carolina
On August 3, 2023, the North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) issued a circular letter to all property member companies regarding the Mobile Homeowners Statistical Data Call. They are requiring Mobile Home data to support Mobile Home (C) and Mobile Home (F) programs. Carriers who do not write mobile homeowners in the programs stated are not required to respond to the data call.
Pennsylvania Issues Private Passenger Automobile Data Call
Jul 25, 2023 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Pennsylvania
On July 22, 2023, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) issued a notice to conduct its 2022 Private Passenger Automobile Data Call. The PID issued this data call in order to monitor the private passenger automobile insurance marketplace in Pennsylvania.
Utah has recently enacted House Bill 410, a comprehensive insurance omnibus bill that introduces several changes to the insurance landscape in the state. The bill, which amends the Insurance Code, the Public Employees' Benefit and Insurance Program Act, and related provisions, was signed into law by the Governor on March 14, 2023, and officially took effect on May 3, 2023.
Texas Issues 2023 HelpInsure.com Price Comparisons Data Call
On April 17, 2023, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0003-23 to implement the 2023 HelpInsure.com price comparisons data call for insurers writing personal automobile and residential property policies in Texas.
Arkansas Issues Tornado Disaster Claims Data Call
Following tornado events that took place in Arkansas on March 31, 2023, the Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) issued Bulletin 8-2023 on May 1, 2023 requesting that all property and casualty insurers (including Surplus Lines carriers) respond to its tornado disaster claims data call.
Tennessee Requests Insurers' Assistance with Policyholders' Tornado Recovery
On April 10, 2023, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) issued Bulletin 23-01 requesting insurers' assistance with policyholders affected by the March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023 tornadoes.