Insurance Compliance

Illinois DOI CSR Load Data Call for 2027 Benefit Year

The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued Company Bulletin 2026-4 requesting enrollment and 2025 claims experience data from all insurance companies writing individual ACA silver plans with a Cost-Sharing Reduction load for the 2027 benefit year. Risk and Regulatory Consulting LLC is assisting the Department and serving as the secure file exchange point. Responses are due April 6, 2026. Aggregated data may be published publicly as part of the Department's analysis, while individual company data will remain confidential.

NAIC Issues Nationwide Homeowners Insurance Data Call

State insurance regulators through NAIC have issued a nationwide data call requiring insurance companies to submit homeowners insurance policy data by June 15, 2026. The call applies to insurers with at least $50,000 in relevant premium covering policy years 2018–2025. Requested data includes policy type (home, renter, condo, mobile home), premiums, claims and losses by peril, deductibles, cancellations, non-renewals, coverage limits, replacement cost, actual cash value, and mitigation discounts. A public report is planned for release in early 2027 following validation, analysis, and a public comment period.

Iowa Second Injury Fund Assessment of $7M Due May 30

The Iowa Division of Insurance has announced a $7 million assessment on insurers and self-insured employers due to insufficient funds in the Second Injury Fund. Notices were emailed on March 25, 2026, with the payment deadline set for May 30, 2026.

Commissioner Causey Honors Fire Chief Curt Deaton at Retirement Celebration

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Commissioner's Award to Mooresville Fire Chief Curt Deaton at his retirement celebration on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville, North Carolina. Deaton served Mooresville for 30 years, rising from volunteer firefighter in 1996 to chief in 2012, and was elected president of both the North Carolina State Firefighters Association and the Western North Carolina Association of Firefighters.

IVASS Warns of Counterfeit Länsförsäkringar AB Surety Bond Draft

IVASS has issued a consumer alert warning that a counterfeit draft surety bond (polizza fideiussoria) has been circulated bearing the name of Swedish insurer Länsförsäkringar AB (PUBL), which has formally disclaimed the document. The fake email addresses director@lansforsakringarab.com and lansforsakring@pec.lansforsforsakringarab.com are not associated with the legitimate insurer. Although Länsförsäkringar AB holds authorization to operate in Italy under free service provision including Surety branch 15, the company does not issue surety bonds as confirmed in the RIGA registry. IVASS recommends consumers verify that insurance providers and intermediaries are properly authorized before paying premiums.

Resolution Planning: Amendments to MREL Reporting Templates

The PRA has published PS9/26 finalizing amendments to MREL reporting templates, including changes to the MREL resources template (MRL001) and MREL debt template (MRL003), and the full deletion of the MREL resources forecast template (MRL002). Two respondents commented on the prior consultation (CP15/25), welcoming the 25% burden reduction objective and requesting further alignment between MREL reporting and disclosure submissions. The revised templates take effect on 1 January 2027, with 2026 Q4 data submitted in February 2027 under the new policy. Transfer-preferred resolution strategy firms can immediately cease MRL001 and MRL002 submissions.

PS11/26 Disclosure: Resolvability Resources, Capital Distribution Constraints and Pillar 3

The PRA has published PS11/26 finalizing new Pillar 3 disclosure requirements on resolvability resources, introducing standardized Minimum Requirements for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) disclosure templates aligned with BCBS TLAC formats, a qualitative Capital Distribution Constraints (CDC) narrative in UK CC1, and a requirement for firms to state the basis for their Pillar 3 disclosures. The policy applies proportionately across PRA-authorised banks, building societies, designated UK investment firms and CRR consolidation entities, replacing current free-form disclosures with standardized templates.

PRA Raises Resolution Assessment Threshold to £100bn, Extends SDDT Recovery Plan Review Cycle

The PRA published PS10/26 on 26 March 2026, raising the Resolution Assessment threshold from £50 billion to £100 billion in retail deposits and reducing SDDT recovery plan review frequency from at least annually to at least every two years. Both amendments take effect on 1 April 2026. The policy is relevant to PRA-authorised UK banks and building societies; credit unions are not in scope.

PRA Recovery Planning Expectations for Banks and Investment Firms

The PRA has published an updated version of Supervisory Statement 9/17 on recovery planning expectations, effective 1 April 2026. The statement sets out the PRA's supervisory expectations for the content of recovery plans and group recovery plans submitted by UK banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms, and qualifying parent undertakings. This update follows PS10/26 which amended resolution assessment thresholds and recovery plan review frequency requirements. The SS supersedes SS18/13 'Recovery planning' and should be read alongside the Recovery Planning Part of the PRA Rulebook and relevant EU regulations.

NAIC Launches Market Conduct Regulation Modernization Working Group for AI

NAIC's Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee appointed a new Market Conduct Regulation Modernization (D) Working Group at its 2026 Spring National Meeting in San Diego. The working group will conduct a comprehensive assessment of whether current market conduct regulatory frameworks have the data, systems, tools, and supervisory approaches needed to oversee evolving insurance business models incorporating AI, new distribution models, and national scale vendors. NAIC plans to collect broad input throughout 2026 and deliver actionable recommendations by year-end.

Delaware DOI Clarifies Step Therapy Exception Scope for Biologics

The Delaware Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin No. 165 to clarify that carriers cannot apply the AB-rated generic equivalent exception under 18 Del. C. §§ 3381 and 3591 to biologics and biosimilars. The Department determined that carriers may have expanded the subsection (e) exception beyond its plain language, since biologics are not "branded prescription drugs" and do not have AB-rated generic equivalents. The bulletin, effective immediately, requires uniform and accurate implementation of the step therapy exception provisions.

EIOPA White Paper: Satellite Data for Flood Risk Assessment

EIOPA and EUSPA published a joint white paper demonstrating how Earth Observation data from the EU's Copernicus programme can strengthen flood risk assessment for insurers and supervisory authorities. The paper describes a pilot showing that open-access spatial data enables near-real-time flood extent mapping to estimate loss magnitudes and support catastrophe risk supervision. While non-binding, the paper outlines EIOPA's direction for integrating geospatial data into insurance risk practices.

Space Heater Blamed for D'Iberville Fire Death

The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office reported that 77-year-old George Byron Lee died in a fire at 4321 West Gay Road in D'Iberville, Mississippi. Deputy State Fire Marshals determined the fire was caused by an electric space heater placed too close to combustible material. The Harrison County coroner advised that Lee had been deceased for several days prior to being found. There have been 33 fire deaths so far in 2026, with at least four caused by space heaters.

NJ Department of Banking and Insurance Reaccredited by NAIC

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has received reaccreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), confirming that the Department continues to meet national standards for sound financial solvency regulation. Acting Commissioner Susan Ochs announced the accreditation, which was granted during the NAIC's Spring National Meeting on Monday. The five-year reaccreditation cycle allows other state insurance regulators to rely on New Jersey's regulation of multi-state licensed insurance companies domiciled in the state. No new compliance obligations or regulatory changes are imposed on insurers or consumers by this reaccreditation announcement.

Kansas PBM Reform Bill SB 20 Praised by Commissioner Schmidt

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt praised passage of SB 20, the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, a PBM reform bill that passed the Senate 32-8 and House 104-17. The bill requires drug rebates to be passed through to health plans for patient benefit and bans spread pricing by PBMs. It now heads to the Governor for consideration.

OID Consumer Savings and Home Strengthening Program Results

Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) Commissioner Glen Mulready summarized seven years of consumer-focused initiatives in a March 24, 2026 press release. OID's Consumer Assistance Division helped recover $10.8 million for consumers in 2025, and the Life Insurance Policy Locator has matched 10,278 policies totaling more than $200 million in benefits since December 2016. The Strengthen Oklahoma Homes grant program helps homeowners install IBHS FORTIFIED Roofs to reduce storm damage and save $700-$800 annually on homeowners insurance.

Post Falls Church Fire Investigation Completed

Investigators with the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office have concluded their investigation into the March 15 fire that destroyed the River Church and Little Explorers preschool in Post Falls. The investigation, conducted with assistance from ATF, a Spokane County K-9 accelerant-detection team, and Post Falls Police Department, determined the fire was accidental. Investigators found that a natural gas regulator on the building's exterior had deteriorated due to weather over time, causing it to fail in the open position and over-pressurize the building's gas system. The regulator and meter have been secured for forensic engineering analysis on behalf of the building owner's insurance carrier.

IVASS Publishes 2024 Auto and Watercraft Insurance Dispute Statistics

IVASS published its 2024 statistical bulletin on insurance disputes in the auto liability and watercraft sectors. At end-2024, pending cases stood at 175,223, a 12.7% decrease from end-2023 and 18.7% below 2020 levels. Of 71,879 first-instance civil cases closed, 22.9% were decided in favor of the policyholder, 21.7% for the insurer, 10.8% by waiver, and 44.6% by settlement. Reserves set aside for pending cases total €4.5 billion, with an average reserve of €25,000 per case; cases involving personal injury only exceed €75,000 and criminal cases reach €96,000. IVASS-supervised insurers hold 93.8% of litigation reserves and show a 30.8% case clearance rate versus 26% for non-supervised foreign insurers.

IVASS Orders Blocking of 5 Abusive Insurance Websites

IVASS ordered the blocking of five websites offering insurance services without authorization: preventivi.nobileassicurazioni.it; www.calvagnamotori.com and calvagnamotori.com; www.rca.christiancenedese.it and rca.christiancenedese.it; mediterraneainsurance.it; and www.polizze.mediterraneainsurance.it and polizze.mediterraneainsurance.it. Internet service providers operating in Italy are executing the blocking orders, though technical factors may delay full implementation by several days. The total number of abusive websites blocked by IVASS since November 2023 has reached 357.

NAIC President White AI, Market Data Keynote 2026 Spring Meeting

NAIC President and Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott A. White delivered the keynote at the NAIC 2026 Spring National Meeting on March 23 in San Diego, California. The address outlined three strategic priorities: expanding state insurance department risk-mitigation grant programs that have grown to more than 20 departments, preparing for the upcoming Homeowners Market Data Call to address affordability and availability challenges, and establishing a balanced approach to regulating insurers' use of artificial intelligence. White noted the goal of ensuring capital held by life insurers reflects actual risk exposure amid changing investment risk profiles.

New Jersey and Tennessee Achieve NAIC Reaccreditation

The NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee voted to reaccredit the insurance regulatory departments in New Jersey and Tennessee during the 2026 Spring National Meeting held in San Diego on March 23, 2026. Both states underwent comprehensive review to confirm they meet financial solvency oversight standards, with reaccreditation required every five years and annual interim reviews. The accreditation allows other states to rely on these domestic regulators for baseline financial regulatory oversight of multistate insurers.

OID Consumer Alert: Medicare Catheter Supply Scam

The Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program has issued a consumer alert warning Medicare beneficiaries about a medical supply billing scam. Since January 1, 2026, 12 Oklahomans on Medicare have reported Medicare Summary Notices reflecting charges for over 15,000 urinary catheters, with total charges exceeding $135,000 and Medicare paying $88,793. The alert includes protective guidance such as reviewing Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits statements, creating Medicare.gov accounts for faster claim monitoring, and reporting suspicious charges.

Minnesota Homeowners Insurance FORTIFIED Designation Rate Filing Instructions

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued Administrative Bulletin 2026.1 providing filing instructions under Minn. Stat. § 65A.298 for homeowners insurers offering FORTIFIED designation premium discounts. Insurers must submit actuarially justified rates and rating plans via SERFF displaying required discounts for Fortified Silver (35%), Fortified Roof+Hail (38%), and Fortified Gold+Hail (40%) mitigation levels applied to the wind/hail premium portion. Submissions equal to or above the threshold amounts may proceed without additional information requests; submissions below thresholds require catastrophe model documentation, distribution of perils, and expense loading details per section 65A.298 subd. 3(h).

IVASS Warns of Fake HDI Versicherung AG Surety Bond Documentation

IVASS has published a consumer alert disclosing that HDI Versicherung AG has disavowed fraudulent insurance documentation circulating in the Italian market. The fake documents consist of a 'delibera di fideiussione assicurativa' (insurance surety resolution) apparently issued by a fictitious Slovak branch of HDI Versicherung AG. The company clarifies it is based in Austria, supervised by FMA, and is authorized to operate in Italy under freedom of services in various damage classes including class 15 (surety) but does not issue surety bonds. Two email addresses (info@hdiversicherungag.it and hdiversicherungag@pec-legal.it) are also confirmed as unrelated to the company.

SACCO Sub-Sector Report November 2025

IRA Kenya published the SACCO Sub-Sector Report for November 2025, providing insights into Kenya's Savings and Credit Cooperative sub-sector with lessons drawn from FinAccess Surveys. The full report is available via PDF download from the IRA Kenya publications portal.

Banking Sub-Sector Report November 2025

The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya (IRA Kenya) published its November 2025 Banking Sub-Sector Report, covering lessons from FinAccess Surveys. The report is available for download in PDF format from the IRA Kenya website. No new regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines are established by this publication.

KDIC Sub-Sector Report November 2025 Lessons FinAccess Surveys

IRA Kenya published a sub-sector report in November 2025 analysing lessons from the FinAccess financial inclusion surveys in relation to the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC). The report is accessible as a PDF download from the IRA Kenya publications portal and covers KDIC sub-sector performance and financial inclusion insights.

Pension Sub-Sector Report - Lessons from FinAccess Surveys

IRA Kenya published its November 2025 Pension Sub-Sector Report, examining lessons from FinAccess Surveys on pension coverage, access, and financial inclusion in Kenya's pension sector. The report provides data and analysis on the performance of Kenya's pension sub-sector and its role in national financial inclusion. Financial institutions, employers, and policymakers can use these findings to assess the state of retirement savings and financial inclusion in Kenya.

Capital Markets Sub-Sector Report November 2025

IRA Kenya published the Capital Markets Sub-Sector Report for November 2025, covering developments in Kenya's capital markets sector. The report addresses lessons from FinAccess Surveys, with tags indicating coverage of helpdesk issues. The document is available as a downloadable PDF from the IRA Kenya publications portal.

California Insurer Exits, Non-Renewals Rise; Utah Rates Climb

Insurance companies declined to renew 2.8 million homeowner policies in California between 2020 and 2022 as wildfire risks mounted, with JPMorgan estimating current fire insured losses could exceed $20 billion. Utah homeowners are experiencing the fourth-highest rate increase in the country, with premiums up more than 54% since 2019, driven by wildland-urban interface exposure.

Fake Car Insurance Sold Via WhatsApp, Utah Regulators Warn

Utah's Department of Insurance has issued a consumer alert warning that scammers are selling fake auto insurance policies through WhatsApp. The fraud uses forged proof-of-insurance documents and leverages the names of real, local insurance agents to appear credible. Victims who purchase these fake policies face consequences including revoked vehicle registration, impounded cars, and personal liability for tens of thousands of dollars in property damage and injury costs if involved in a crash. The scam is reported to disproportionately target the Hispanic community in Utah.

Salt Lake City Suburbs May Not Know They're a Fire Risk Until They Lose Their Homeowners Insurance

Salt Lake City suburbs face increasing homeowners insurance non-renewals as insurers exit fire-risk areas. Homeowners in neighborhoods like St. Mary's report losing coverage with limited options available in the market. The article profiles Rachel Borup, a Donner Trail Park resident in an area where homeowners are losing their insurance due to fire risk.

Utah Auto Insurance: Teen Driver Coverage Requirements

KSLTV reports on Utah's auto insurance requirements for teen drivers, citing Utah Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike and the state's Financial Responsibility of Motor Vehicle Owners and Operators Act. The average cost of adding a 16-year-old driver to a policy is $5,327 annually in Utah. Parents who fail to add licensed teen drivers to their insurance may face uncovered accidents, misrepresentation findings, and fraud investigations potentially resulting in criminal penalties. Learner permit drivers have no legal insurance requirement but parents should still notify insurers.

Utah Wildfire Preparedness Guide

The Salt Lake Tribune has published a guide detailing expert advice on how homeowners in Utah can prepare their homes and families for potential wildfires. The guide offers actionable steps to take before a disaster strikes to mitigate risks and enhance safety.

Utah Homeowners Insurance Rates Jump 20%, Rank Third Nationally

Utah homeowners have experienced home insurance rate increases of approximately 20%, ranking third highest in the country behind Texas and Arizona, according to an S&P Global study. Rates have climbed progressively from 7% in 2021 to 19% in 2024, driven by factors including wildfire risk in Wildland Urban Interface areas and increased claims nationwide. Utah Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike confirms the trend and notes that some insurers are no longer writing new policies in high-risk communities including Washington, Summit, and Wasatch counties.

Utah HB 48 Would Redefine Wildfire Risk Zones to Lower Home Insurance Costs

Utah HB 48 proposes establishing a state-specific wildfire risk mapping system to replace national tools used by insurance companies. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Casey Snider, would reduce the number of Utah residents classified as living in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas from approximately 300,000 to around 70,000. Insurance rates have increased by 20% in the past year, and some homeowners have been dropped by insurers citing wildfire risk. The bill would also allow homeowners in actual high-risk zones to earn premium credits by taking fire mitigation steps.

Louisiana Jury Convicts Two Attorneys in Multi-Million Dollar Staged Accident Fraud Ring

On March 20, 2026, a Louisiana jury found attorneys Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles guilty on all charges for their roles in a staged accident ring operated out of New Orleans. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple issued a statement praising the verdict and highlighting the systemic nature of insurance fraud involving attorneys, medical providers, and individuals willing to cause accidents on Louisiana roads. The Commissioner emphasized his commitment to working with law enforcement partners to combat insurance fraud and make Louisiana a national leader in fraud prevention.

CMS Letter on Consultants and Medicare Advantage Plans

The Nebraska Department of Insurance published a letter received from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responding to an inquiry from the state regarding consultants and the sale of Medicare Advantage plans. The letter provides CMS guidance or clarification on consultant activities in the Medicare Advantage marketplace. This notice serves to make the federal response available to stakeholders in Nebraska. No new compliance obligations are imposed by this notice itself.

Haskell County Insurance Producer Leslie Clark Fined $2,000, License Revoked

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has revoked the license of Leslie Clark, a resident insurance producer from Stigler, Oklahoma, and imposed a $2,000 fine following an Anti-Fraud Unit investigation. Clark was found to have improperly withheld and misappropriated 18 cash receipts totaling $7,269.38 from consumer premium payments between August 23, 2023, and June 12, 2024. The case originated from a complaint filed by Farmers Insurance Group on December 5, 2024, after an internal investigation revealed Clark failed to forward premium payments to the company and attempted to reinstate her own canceled homeowners policy using a check she entered but failed to deposit.

ME Bureau Sets 2027 Health Plan Filing Deadlines June 5

The Maine Bureau of Insurance has established June 5, 2026 as the form and rate filing deadline for all non-grandfathered health plans and stand-alone dental plans subject to the ACA offered with effective dates during 2027 in the merged individual and small group markets. The Bureau must transfer initial rate submissions to CMS by July 15, 2026, with rates approved by August 14, 2026 and full filing approval by September 11, 2026. Rate revisions after July 15, 2026 are prohibited except when requested by the Bureau or necessitated by updated federal changes. Carriers must file revised rate review templates, cross-walk documents showing matching plans from 2026 to 2027, and shadow rates reflecting what premiums would be without the MGARA Innovation Waiver.

IRSG Advice on 7 IRRD Related Consultations

EIOPA's Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group (IRSG) has published advice related to seven consultations concerning the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). The advice provides recommendations on the proposed measures, offering insights from industry stakeholders.

NDOI Urges Fire Victims to Document Damage and Contact Insurers

The Nebraska Department of Insurance issued a press release on March 19, 2026, advising residents in western and central Nebraska affected by ongoing fires to document property damage and initiate insurance claims. Director Eric Dunning urged residents to contact their insurers as soon as it is safe to do so, take photos or videos of damage, keep records of all communications, and list damaged personal property. NDOI also warned of post-disaster scammers using phone, text, mail, email, and door-to-door tactics, and provided its helpline at (402) 471-2201 for policyholders needing assistance.

March Flood Awareness Month: Idahoans Urged to Review Flood Risk and Consider Flood Insurance

The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has issued a Flood Awareness Month announcement reminding Idahoans that flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters in the country. The DOI emphasizes that standard homeowners' policies do not cover flood damage, requiring a separate policy for protection. NFIP data shows Idaho has just over 5,600 flood insurance policies in effect statewide, despite residents in low or moderate risk areas being five times more likely to experience flood damage than a house fire over a 30-year period. Flood policies typically come with a 30-day waiting period, and for many households NFIP coverage can cost less than $400 per year. The Idaho DOI does not regulate NFIP or its rates.

NM OSI Repeals Bulletin 2021-026 on Enrollment Reporting

The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has formally repealed Bulletin No. 2021-026, which previously governed enrollment reporting requirements for insurance carriers. The repeal was issued on March 19, 2026. Going forward, carriers seeking guidance on enrollment reporting processes must contact the Life and Health Division via electronic mail at life.health@osi.nm.gov or monitor the OSI website for updated communications.

Nebraska Suspends Remote Testing Sites for Insurance Agent Licensing

The Nebraska Department of Insurance issued a Guidance Document effective immediately suspending remote testing for insurance producer examinations. Remote tests already scheduled as of the document date will be honored, but no new remote testing appointments will be permitted going forward. The Department lists thirteen physical testing locations across Nebraska including Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, Sidney, and Scottsbluff.

Nebraska Allows Medicare Advantage Sales by Insurance Consultants

The Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI) has confirmed that insurance consultants may sell Medicare Advantage plans in Nebraska following a CMS determination that such use falls within state law parameters. Previously, CMS disallowed consultants from Medicare Advantage sales under federal rules. The Department's non-disallowance is conditioned on compliance with state consultant statutes, applicable Medicare Advantage marketing rules, and reasonable fee arrangements. This policy clarification provides Nebraska insurance producers an alternative compensation model as Medicare Advantage carriers have reduced or eliminated traditional commissions.

Montana Marketplace Enrollment Down 5% After ACA Subsidies Expire

Montana health insurance marketplace enrollment declined approximately 5% compared to the prior year, marking the first enrollment drop since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the nearly 78,000 Montanans who purchased marketplace health care in 2025, a majority received federal subsidies averaging $545 per month that have since been reduced or eliminated. The Montana State Auditor's Office indicated it will continue monitoring enrollment as final numbers are confirmed.

Montana BCBS Data Breach Notification Dispute with State Insurance Commissioner

Montana's largest health insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, is disputing the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance's investigation into whether the company delayed notifying customers about a data breach discovered in January 2025. Third-party vendor Conduent identified the breach on January 13, 2025 and notified BCBS on January 17, but BCBS claims it did not discover its own customer data was affected until July 2025. BCBS notified the state on October 8 and began customer notifications on October 24, prompting the commissioner to characterize this timeline as not "reasonable" under Montana law. BCBS has filed in district court seeking to halt the administrative hearing and contests the investigation as unfair targeting.

BCBS Montana Fights State Data Breach Investigation in Court

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana appeared in Lewis and Clark County District Court on February 2, 2026, arguing that the state's investigation into a data breach affecting more than 460,000 Montanans should be halted, claiming the administrative process has been stacked against the company. The state's attorneys countered that the administrative process has not yet concluded, that the 2025 legislative session regarding data breaches may not be retroactive to the incident involving third-party contractor Conduent, and that judicial review under the Montana Administrative Procedure Act remains available after exhaustion of remedies. Commissioner James Brown opened the investigation to educate the public, improve insurance company data security regulation, and potentially impose a fine if violations are established.

Alaska Workers' Compensation Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

The Alaska Workers' Compensation Review and Advisory Committee will hold its second quarterly meeting of 2026 on April 16 at 10:00 AM at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska. The committee, formed under 3 AAC 30.200 and appointed by the Director of Insurance, will discuss matters relating to workers' compensation insurance. Interested parties may participate in person or via phone conference and may suggest agenda items by contacting the committee.