On April 23, 2026, the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) issuedDirective 26-EX-1 to prohibit the cancellation of policies for non-payment from policyholders in certain counties affected by the ongoing wildfires. On May 8, 2026, the OCI issued Directive 26-EX-3 to reduce the number of counties to which Directive 26-EX-1 applies. The directive lists the counties in which cancellation for nonpayment of premium is still prohibited.
Compliance
Georgia Reduces Counties Where Cancellation Ban Applies
May 13, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
Virginia Enacts House Bill 677 and Senate Bill 402
May 12, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Virginia
Virginia has enacted House Bill 677 and Senate Bill 402. These bills include identical language.
Louisiana DOI Revises Market Data Reporting Requirements
May 7, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Louisiana
On May 5, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) issued Directive 204 (Revised and Reissued) to update guidance on reporting requirements related to residential property and private passenger automobile insurance.
Wisconsin has enacted Senate Bill 531, which creates new Section 632.11 of the statutes and relates to postloss assignment of rights or benefits under property insurance policies to residential contractors.
Georgia Prohibits the Cancellation of Policies for Non-Payment Due to Wildfires
May 1, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
On April 23, 2026, the Georgia Department of Insurance (Department) issued Directive 26-EX-1 following the issuance of a State of Emergency from Governor Brian Kemp. The directive states that insurance companies across all lines of coverage are not to cancel policies for non-payment from policyholders in certain counties affected by the ongoing wildfire until further advised by the Department. The directive lists all counties in which this applies.
Hawaii Issues Hurricane Insurance Data Call
Apr 29, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Hawaii
On April 17, 2026, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issued Commissioner's Memorandum 2026-4PC requiring certain insurers to complete the Hurricane Insurance Data Call Worksheet.
Georgia Issues Directive Regarding Wildfires
Apr 28, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Georgia
On April 22, 2026, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency for several counties due to active wildfires. On April 23, 2026, the Georgia Department of Insurance issued Directive 26-EX-2 regarding insurers' responsibility to promptly respond to policyholders.
Connecticut Issues Reminder of Annual Report and Remittance
Apr 27, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Connecticut
On April 21, 2026, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) issued a notice to remind insurers and surplus lines brokers to submit an annual Healthy Homes Fund Remittance Report along with the required surcharge to the CID.
Minnesota Issues Reminder of Zip Code Reporting Requirements
Apr 24, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Minnesota
On March 27, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Commerce (Department) issued Administrative Bulletin 2026-2 to remind insurers writing homeowners insurance in certain areas of their requirement to file a report.
Hawaii Issues Memorandum Regarding Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Apr 22, 2026 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Hawaii
On April 8, 2026, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) issued Commissioner's Memorandum 2026-3A to inform insurers that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recently updated its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
