Regulatory Updates
The world of insurance compliance regulation is ever-changing. But that’s no reason to fret. Keep up with regulatory updates here in our live feed. With relevant changes to licensing, appointments, continuing education rules, and more, you can take a proactive approach to maintaining your organization’s compliance requirements.
March 24th , 2025
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March 20th , 2025
March 20
Montana
Montana Investment Adviser Representative Required Examination
Posted March 20, 2025, Montana provided the following guidance regarding the examinations required to register as an Investment Adviser Representative.
To register as an Investment Adviser Representative, an individual must have successfully taken one of the following:
1. FINRA General Securities Principal's Examination, Series 24
2. NASAA Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, Series 65
3. NASAA Uniform Combined State Law Examination, Series 66
Please see the attachment for more information.
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March 24th , 2025
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March 09th , 2025
March 09
Florida
Florida Clarifies Discount Requirement for Surplus Lines Policies
Effective March 9, 2025, Florida clarified the discount requirement applying to surplus lines policies that provide coverage for 12 months filed between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. Please use the following link for more information.
[Premium Tax Discounts](https://flrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?id=69O-171.013)
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March 24th , 2025
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May 15th , 2025
May 15
Hawaii
Hawaii Surplus Lines Premium Tax Forms Updated
Posted March 18, 2025, Hawaii's Insurance Division has issued a bulletin regarding the 1st Quarter 2025 Surplus Lines Premium Tax Statement and Payment, due by May 15, 2025. The bulletin notes that Form 104 and Form 104C have been updated to improve efficiencies. Please refer to the attached document for more details.
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March 24th , 2025
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March 19th , 2025
March 19
Kentucky
Kentucky Allows Temporary Unlicensed Emergency Adjusters in Select Counties
Posted March 19, 2025, Kentucky's Insurance Commissioner is permitting temporary registration for unlicensed emergency adjusters to operate in the following counties due to the storms on March 15, 2025:
- Daviess
- Jefferson
- Oldham
Please refer to the attached document for further details.
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March 20th , 2025
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March 21st , 2025
March 21
Arkansas
Arkansas Implements Primary Name Updates
Effective January 17, 2025, Arkansas will implement a new transaction type to process individual primary name updates
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March 20th , 2025
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March 21st , 2025
March 21
U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands Implements Primary Name Updates
Effective January 17, 2025, U.S. Virgin Islands will implement a new transaction type to process individual primary name updates
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March 19th , 2025
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March 14th , 2025
March 14
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association Bulletin Reminder
Posted March 14, 2025, Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association (PSLA) posted a bulletin reminding that the following fields have been eliminated on the affidavit effective December 1, 2024. Please see attached for more information.
- Location of Risk – Street Address Only
- Amount of Insurance – Property Amount
- Amount of Insurance – Casualty Amount
March 19th , 2025
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June 06th , 2025
June 06
West Virginia
West Virginia 2025 Appointment Renewals
Effective June 6, 2025, West Virginia appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from June 6, 2025, through August 31, 2025. The termination deadline is May 31, 2025. The West Virginia state appointment renewal fee is $25.00 per individual per company. Please see the attachment for more information.
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March 19th , 2025
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March 13th , 2025
March 13
Texas
Texas State Securities Board Adoption of Rules
Effective March 13, 2025, Texas State Securities Board adopted rules to recognize:
- SEC Regulation Best Interest
- SEC Marketing Rule by Reference
- FINRA Rules on Residential Supervisory Locations (RSLs)
- FINRA Remote Inspections Pilot Program (RIPP)
- Examination Validity Extension Programs (EVEP)
- Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP)
Please use the following link for more information. [Texas State Securities Board Rules](https://www.ssb.texas.gov/news-publications/updates-texas-state-securities-board-rules-concerning-dealers-and-investment)
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March 19th , 2025
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March 19th , 2025
March 19
Michigan
Michigan Implements EVEP and MQP for Agents and Investment Adviser Representatives
Posted March 18, 2025, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs adopted rules to implement the Examination Validity Extension Programs (EVEP) and the Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) for agents and investment adviser representatives. The EVEP and MQP programs allow eligible agents and investment adviser representatives to extend the validity of their qualifications for up to five years after leaving employment with a firm. Please see attached for more information.
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