Regulatory Updates

Posted September 24, 2024, Florida declared a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene. Florida also advised about branch filing requirements during a state of emergency regarding using a temporary location.  The registrant should use its best efforts to provide written notification to the Division of Securities no later than five days after relocating. The notice should include the following information: Office address, entities involved, names of registered personnel, and telephone number. Please see the attachment for more information.

Effective September 30, 2024, Tennessee allows nonresident insurance professionals licensed in other states to request to engage in the practice due to severe weather and flooding. Please see the attached document for more information.

Effective October 1, 2024, Alabama will update "Title Insurance Agent" fees for resident renewals. Surplus Line Brokers are now required to upload proof of bond to the NIPR Attachment Warehouse as part of the renewal process for Alabama.

Effective September 30, 2024, South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene. For the next 120 days, nonresident adjusters or motor vehicle physical damage appraisers will be permitted to enter the state to handle adjustments without being required to be licensed in South Carolina. Please see the attachment for more information.

Update: Effective January 14th, 2025, South Carolina has extended the state of emergency bulletin by an additional 90 days (April 25, 2025).

Effective September 30, 2024, North Carolina has declared a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene. The state will permit nonresident adjusters and motor vehicle damage appraisers to handle claims. This order will be in effect for 60 days from September 30, 2024. Please see the attached document for more information.

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Effective November 4, 2024, Wisconsin will move to a new address. When sending information to the Department, be sure you are using the new address. Please see the attachment for more information.

Effective November 1, 2024, North Dakota will go paperless. All correspondence sent from the Licensing Division will be distributed via email. Please see the attachment for more information.

Effective October 14, 2024, Texas Department of Insurance amended outdated laws and has revised the timeline for setting up a hearing with the Department. If an applicant’s application for a license or certificate of authority is denied, the person will have 30 days from the date of denial to make a written request for a hearing. Please see the attachment for more information. 

Effective November 15, 2024, Nebraska will implement No Home State initial licensing for Motor Club electronically for individuals.

Effective September 20, 2024, Louisiana defines the requirements to receive a surplus lines insurance refund or credit for taxes paid on gross premiums received by the Department of Insurance. Please see the attachment for more information.