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Louisiana Bulletin 2018-02

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin No. 2018-02 to inform all risk bearing entities of the requirements of Act 10 of the 2017 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.    Beginning January 1, 2018, all risk bearing entities must provide current contact information to the Louisiana Department of Insurance and annually certify, by electronic means, the accuracy of the name, mailing address, phone number, and electronic mail address of the individual appointed as their consumer complaint contact, regulatory compliance contact, annual statement contact and premium tax contact.   Life insurers are also required to name a Life Policy Verification Contact and insurers writing automobile liability coverages must name a contact to verify the existence of automobile liability insurance (No Pay- No Play contact).  The updates and annual certification may be submitted through the Licensee Contacts Module of the department’s Industry Access System.  The Uniform Certificate of Authority Corporate Amendment Form 14 may be used to notify the department of the updated contact information; however the annual certification will only be available through the Industry Access System.   A full copy of the Bulletin may be found here.

 

For any questions or updates regarding the bulletin, please contact Westmont Associates, Inc.

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CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE RECOVERY LEGISLATION

A newly introduced California wildfire recovery legislative package proposes new requirements for property insurers. Among other obligations, the series of assembly and senate bills includes additional requirements for insurers to conduct replacement cost estimates, provide complete policy documents to insureds upon request, make mandatory replacement cost offers, and participate in the Consolidated Debris Removal Program.

Additionally, the bills propose a clarification of the insured’s right to collect full replacement cost of their home and the scope of additional living expenses coverage. Finally, the package offers an extension of the time allowed to rebuild and collect full replacement costs from two to three years.

The package includes Assembly Bill 1772, AB 1797, AB 1799, AB 1800, AB 1875, Senate Bill 897, and one bill yet to be numbered. The bills will reach the committee stage beginning in early February 2018.

For any questions or updates regarding the California wildfire recovery legislation please contact Westmont Associates, Inc.

Contact Westmont Associates, Inc.

Westmont Associates, Inc. tracks developments affecting the insurance industry, in addition to our other services.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

 

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Attending the AICP Annual Conference?

The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals’ annual conference begins on Sunday, October 1st at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. If you will be in attendance, we welcome you to visit our booth, meet our staff and learn about our services. Feel free to contact us in advance of or during the meeting at John.f.chaskey@westmontlaw.com, Wes@westmontlaw.com, Erin@westmontlaw.com, JoeKeller@westmontlaw.com, Angel@westmontlaw.com or Sarah@westmontlaw.com.

We hope to see you in Seattle!

Contact Westmont Associates, Inc.

Westmont Associates, Inc. tracks developments affecting the insurance industry, in addition to our other services.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

 

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