Illinois has enacted House Bill 5357, which requires insurers, upon receiving homeowners insurance applications, to provide applicants with information regarding the availability of coverage for losses caused by a sewer backup or sump pump overflow, including coverage limits and costs.. Additionally, insurers are required to provide to the insured this information, along with details of their existing coverage, at least 30 days prior to each renewal of any homeowners policy. The bill is effective January 1, 2025.
Compliance (7)
Washington Issues Annual Residential Policy Nonrenewals and Cancellations Data Call
Aug 28, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Washington
On August 22, 2024, the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (WOIC) issued a residential policy nonrenewals and cancellations data call, along with instructions and the worksheet that is to be submitted.
Iowa Issues Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Monona County
Aug 27, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Iowa
On August 19, 2024, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Monona County in response to the severe storms and weather that occurred on June 21, 2024. This proclamation follows the activation of Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Disaster Assistance Program, identifying a need to assist individuals and families adversely affected by this disaster, on August 2, 2024.
Connecticut Issues State of Emergency in Certain Counties Following Flooding
Aug 26, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Connecticut
On August 22, 2024, the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) issued a Department Notice to all insurers informing them of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties following significant flooding.
Florida Issues New Reporting Deadlines for Hurricane Debby Data Call
Aug 21, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Florida
On August 20, 2024, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) issued a follow-up Data Call Notice for Hurricane Debby, requiring certain insurers to submit simplified catastrophe reporting.
Oklahoma has enacted Rule 365:15-1-26, requiring insurers to conduct a market survey of the prices charged by certain repair facilities to establish a competitive price for motor vehicle repairs. The surveys should be updated sufficiently to reflect current market conditions. Upon request from the Department, insurers must provide copies of the surveys within 20 days.
California Issues Moratorium Following Wildfires
Aug 15, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, California
On August 8, 2024, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) released Bulletin 2024-6 to all admitted and non-admitted insurers in the state to issue a mandatory moratorium on the cancellation and nonrenewal of residential property insurance following the emergency declarations due to wildfires in certain counties.
Florida Issues Follow-Up Data Call For Hurricane Debby
Aug 13, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Florida
On August 12, 2024, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) issued a follow-up Data Call Notice for Hurricane Debby, requiring certain insurers to submit simplified catastrophe reporting.
Utah Issues Bulletin Regarding Motorboat Reporting Requirement
Aug 8, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Utah
On August 1, 2024, the Utah Insurance Department (UID) issued Bulletin 2024-9 to inform insurers that due to the passage of House Bill 184, those that offer motorboat insurance are required to report the motorboats that they insure to the Utah Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program beginning on January 1, 2025. The bulletin provides the instructions for the reporting requirements.
Florida Issues Data Call Following Hurricane Debby
Aug 7, 2024 / by AAIS posted in Compliance, Data Call, Florida
On August 6, 2024, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) issued a Data Call Notice following Hurricane Debby, requiring certain insurers to submit daily simplified catastrophe reporting.