Department of Insurance Bulletins
If the bulletins below apply to you and you need help, contact us at (800) 678-8171.
GA Bulletin
Due to Hurricane Helene in September 2024 in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Insurance has requested a disaster declaration throughout the state. Insurers are not to cancel policies for non-payment from policy holders from many counties throughout the state of Georgia. Read the full bulletin here.
FL Bulletin
Due to Hurricane Helene in Florida, many counties are under a Major Disaster Declaration in September 2024. This means insurers are asked to consider the following actions for those affected: extend grace periods, prohibit the cancellation or nonrenewal of a policy in an impacted area, prohibit the cancellation or nonrenewal of a personal residential or commercial residential property insurance policy covering a property repaired as a result of damage from Hurricane Helene, direct insurers, surplus lines and other regulated entities to implement processes and procedures to facilitate the efficient payment of claims. Read the full bulletin here.
SC Bulletin
Due to Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024 in South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Insurance advises all insurers, HMOs, and other licensed or authorized entities and persons that the Director of Insurance expects the insurance industry to work with those South Carolina citizens and businesses directly impacted to provide relief from certain insurance requirements. Read the full bulletin here.
NC Bulletin
Due to Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024 in North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Insurance advises all insurers, HMOs, and other licensed or authorized entities and persons should allow consumers, whose requests may have been impacted by the disaster, additional time for their requests to be received and reviewed. Read the full bulletin here.
CT Bulletin
Due to historical levels of severe rainfall in August 2024 in Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Insurance is requiring all insurers and licensees in Connecticut to handle insurance claims and related matters for insured disaster victims throughout the duration of the Governor’s declaration to: promptly and in good faith adjust and satisfy all insurance claims directly resulting from the weather-related event taking into account the magnitude and circumstances surrounding this disaster, and suspend the payment and collection of premiums to allow continuing insurance coverage for consumers. Read the full bulletin here.
PA Bulletin
Due to tropical storm Debby affecting many counties in Pennsylvania in early August 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance is requesting insurers relax due dates, extend grace periods and waive late fees, among other courtesies, as thousands of Pennsylvanians recover from the storm. Read the full bulletin here.
IN Bulletin
Due to severe storms on March 14, 2024 in Delaware, Jefferson and Randolph counties, the Indiana Department of Insurance is calling on all insurance companies to implement a 60-day moratorium for cancellation for policyholders directly affected and a suspension of any penalty attached to the late payment therein. Read the full bulletin here.