Department of Insurance Bulletins

If the bulletins below apply to you and you need help, contact us at (800) 678-8171.

TX Bulletin

Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration in response to the July Hill Country flooding. Damage and evacuations caused by the disaster have displaced people from their homes and jobs. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) expects insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to work with their policyholders as they recover from the disaster. Read the full bulletin here.

MD Bulletin

The Maryland Insurance Administration announced temporary policyholder protections due to an emergency affecting Allegany and Garrett Counties. Insurers are directed to provide accommodations such as a 60-day grace period for premium payments to residents and businesses in the impacted areas. Read the full bulletin here.

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.