Regulatory Updates

Effective January 9, 2026, Maine will add a new license class for Producer Database display. The Temporary Apprentice license class will be for individuals only. The lines of authority for this license class are:

- Casualty - Credit - Health - Personal Lines - Property - Title

Effective January 1, 2026, Alaska's Omnibus Insurance Bill will take effect. This bill changes the following license classes to line up with national uniformity: - Pharmacy Benefits Managers (PBMs) - Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) - Independent Adjusters - Designated Home States Please see the attachment for more information.

Effective January 1, 2026, Vermont will be updating the non-resident retaliatory fees for Delaware residents. These new fees range from an extra $5 to $25, depending on the license class. The following initial licenses will be listed at $155.00 for an initial license. - Insurance Producer - Limited Lines Producer - Auto Physical Damage - Title Agent - Adjuster - Producer Business Entity The following renewal license classes will now be $125.00 - Insurance Producer - Limited Lines Producer - Auto Physical Damage - Title Agent - Adjuster - Producer Business Entity

Posted November 20, 2025, New York added a new company to the list of Excess & Surplus lines (E&S) insurers, maintained by the Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY). Please see the attachment for more information.

Effective January 9, 2026, Alaska will update:  - Existing Lines of Authority description - Health -> Accident & Health or Sickness - Rules for allowed Designated Responsible Producer/Person entered on applications - Fees for  - Pharmacy Benefit Manager (Initial, Reinstatement, and Renewals) - $300.00 -> $2000.00 - Third-Party Administrator (Initial, Reinstatement, and Renewals) - $300.00 -> $20000.00 All electronic processing of applications for Alaska will be turned off starting January 8, 2026, at 4 PM Central Time. Processing is expected to resume on January 9, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM Central Time. Any applications submitted during this timeframe will be declined.  

Idaho releases its November newsletter. See attachment.

Effective January 1, 2026, Kansas is reducing fees for several license classes. Business Licenses For resident, nonresident, and nonresident renewal applications, the following business license classes will decrease from $50 to $40: - Credit - Car Rental - Portable Electronics Individual and Business (Resident) Applications - Individual applications and resident business applications will decrease from $15 to $10. - Nonresident applications will decrease from $50 to $40. Individual Nonresident New/Reinstatement - New or reinstatement nonresident individual licenses will decrease from $150 to $140. Business License Without a Home State (Portable Electronics) - Fees will decrease from $15 to $10.

Posted November 20, 2025, Kansas posted issue 47 of 'Kansas Register' which lists the fees effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. For more information on the new fees visit the following link

Posted November 6, 2025, Delaware posted a bulletin summarizing laws enacted during the 2025 session of the Delaware General Assembly and signed by the Governor. Please see the attachment for more information.

Maryland releases its November newsletter. Some highlights are: - Diabetes Awareness Month - National Caregivers Awareness Month - Medicare Open Enrollment: Runs Oct. 15 – Dec. 7; compare plans at Medicare.gov. - Holiday Safety Tips Please see the attachment for more information.