Regulatory Updates

Posted January 22, 2026, Wyoming posted a bulletin that previously in past notifications, certain lines of business were exempt from the insurance code. With this latest bulletin, that is no longer the case, and any insurer who wishes to do or continue to do business in Wyoming shall follow all applicable provisions of the insurance code. Please see the attachment for more information

Posted January 21, 2026, the Maryland Insurance Administration issued a bulletin to inform all insurers in Maryland on how to submit notifications to the Administration when a producer's appointment is terminated “for cause." Insurers may use one of the following two methods to make the required notification to the Commissioner:  1. Complete the online form located at:  . This link allows the insurer to submit the notification and any supporting documents directly to the Maryland Insurance Administration's case management system; or 2. The notification and all supporting documents can be emailed to enforcement.mia@maryland.gov. For more information on this bulletin, visit 

Posted January 21, 2025, the Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association (PSLA) posted its current 2026 eligible Surplus Lines Insurer List. Please see the attachment for more information

Effective January 1, 2026, the Illinois Department of Insurance updated Rule 50 IL Adm Code 3119. This rule update deals with new pre-licensing and continuing education course requirements. Please see the attachment for more information. 

Effective March 12, 2026, Ohio will  update the TPA late fee for applicants. For every month past the expiration date, the cost will be $25 cheaper.

Posted January 20, 2026, Washington sent out a bulletin informing the public that the Producer & Licensing Oversight (PLO) program is transitioning core insurance licensing transactions from the OIC Online system to be handled electronically.

Effective March 4, 2026, District of Columbia company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment from March 4, 2026, through May 31, 2026. The termination deadline is February 24, 2026. The cost is $25 per appointment per company. 

Effective April 1, 2026, South Dakota company appointment renewal invoices will be available for payment through April 30, 2026.

The last day to terminate an appointment is March 31, 2026. The fees are as follows: Resident Appointee - $10    Nonresident Appointee  - $20   

Posted January 15, 2026, the Surplus Line Association of California posted a reminder that 2025 annual tax returns are due on or before March 2, 2026. Please see the attachment for more information. 

Effective January 26, 2026, Nevada's Department of Licensing, in an effort to meet DPS and FBI standards, requires applicants to provide their application confirmation number on the fingerprint form. This number is obtained after submitting a license application electronically. Please see the attachment for more information.