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Geary County Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that Kei'Anna Boykin, 31, of Geary County, was sentenced to 24 months of probation with 12 months of underlying prison time for felony insurance fraud. Boykin pleaded guilty on January 15, 2026, in Geary County District Court for falsely claiming no loss while her policy was canceled.

Missouri DCI Refuses Insurance Producer License to Monarch Title Owner

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has refused to issue insurance producer licenses to Mychal Walker, owner of Monarch Title Company, Inc., and The Walker Agency, LLC, following multiple violations of state law. DCI also obtained a court order to take control of Monarch's escrow accounts after the company abruptly closed in December 2024, leaving customers unable to access their funds.

Oklahoma SBE-FP Agent Broker Transition Notice

The Oklahoma Insurance Department issued a special notice on March 30, 2026, informing health and dental insurance agents and brokers about Oklahoma's transition from the Federally-facilitated Exchange to a State-based Exchange on the Federal Platform (SBE-FP) effective May 1, 2026. The notice clarifies that existing agent and broker responsibilities, registration processes, and CMS training requirements for PY 2026 and PY 2027 remain unchanged.

Health and Dental Insurance Agent Broker Requirements for PY 2026-2027

The Oklahoma Insurance Department issued Special Notice 04-2026 on March 30, 2026, informing licensed health and dental insurance agents and brokers of the state's transition from the Federally-facilitated Exchange to a State-based Exchange on the Federal Platform effective May 1, 2026. The notice confirms that agent responsibilities for QHP enrollment on HealthCare.gov, CMS registration and training requirements, and OID producer licensing processes will remain unchanged through PY 2026-2027.

Solvency II Supervisory Reporting and Disclosure ITS Amendments

EIOPA published a final report containing draft amendments to two Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) governing supervisory reporting and public disclosure requirements under Solvency II. The amendments incorporate changes from the Solvency II review and align with the European Commission's initiative to reduce administrative burden by at least 25% across all sectors and 35% for SMEs. The report includes revised guidelines on reporting for financial stability purposes and on supervision of third-country insurance undertaking branches.

Statement on Kelly v. Kobach Decision

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, Secretary of State Scott Schwab, and State Treasurer Steven Johnson issued a statement regarding the Kansas Supreme Court's decision in Kelly v. Kobach. They maintain that the governor should not have 'supreme executive power' over other independently elected officials and will continue to assert this position.

Illinois DOI CSR Load Data Call for 2027 Benefit Year

The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued a data call requesting enrollment and 2025 experience data for individual ACA Silver plans with CSR loads. Insurance companies writing this coverage must submit the requested data by April 6, 2026, to assist the Department in developing the Cost-Sharing Reduction (CSR) load for benefit year 2027.

NAIC Issues Nationwide Homeowners Insurance Data Call

State insurance regulators, through the NAIC, have issued a nationwide data call to insurance companies regarding homeowners insurance markets. The data call, with a June 15, 2026 deadline, aims to provide ZIP code-level insights into coverage, costs, availability, and mitigation efforts to better protect consumers.

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 to Honor Fire Chief Curt Deaton

The North Carolina Department of Insurance announced that Commissioner Mike Causey will present the Commissioner's Award to Mooresville Fire Chief Curt Deaton on Friday, March 27, 2026, during his retirement celebration. Chief Deaton is being honored for his three decades of service to Mooresville and leadership within state firefighter associations.