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Commissioner Lara unveils intervenor reform regulations to increase transparency and protect consumers’ money
California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has announced new regulations to improve the process for reviewing insurance rates. These changes aim to make the process more transparent and efficient, ensuring that consumers' money is protected. The updated rules will allow for better public par...
Hearing on New Rules and Regulations Scheduled for December 3, 2025November 06, 2025
New rules and regulations are being proposed by the Georgia Commissioner of Insurance that will affect the Automobile Insurance Plan. These changes include clarifying the authority of the Commissioner, defining key terms, outlining the composition of the plan, and setting requirements for insurers r...
Hearing on New Rules and Regulations Scheduled for September 10, 2025August 14, 2025
The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance is proposing changes to several rules that affect insurance agencies and health plans. Key changes include removing branch office requirements for agencies, establishing certification for Georgia Access Specialists, and clarifying definitions related to health p...
CMS Proposes Regulations to Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Consumer Choice, and Protect Taxpayers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules aimed at lowering health care costs and improving choices for consumers. These changes will affect health insurance agents and brokers by increasing accountability and reducing fraud in the industry. The goal is to make health...
CMS Proposes Regulations to Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Consumer Choice, and Protect Taxpayers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules aimed at lowering health care costs and improving choices for consumers. These changes will affect health insurance agents and brokers by tightening regulations to prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer-funded subsidies are us...
Violations of Laws or Regulations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is changing how it handles issues related to violations of laws or regulations. This update will affect financial institutions that receive notices about these violations, known as matters requiring attention (MRAs). The OCC will now have a clearer...
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations
The Washington Cherry Marketing Committee has updated the rules for handling sweet cherries grown in certain counties in Washington. The new rules raise the minimum size requirements for most sweet cherry types, but not for the Rainier and Royal Anne varieties, which are lighter in color. Additional...
Education Department General Administrative Regulations
The Secretary of Education is planning to change some rules that govern how federal education funds are managed. These updates aim to make the rules clearer and more consistent with other education regulations. The changes will also incorporate new guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget...
GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale
The Department of the Treasury is introducing new rules about payment stablecoins, which are a type of digital currency. These rules will affect how stablecoins can be issued, offered, and sold in the United States. Insurance agents should stay informed about these changes as they may impact financi...
Agenda of Regulations
The Department of Labor has moved its regulatory agenda online, making it easier to access. However, they are also required by law to publish a summary of this agenda in the Federal Register. This notice serves as that official publication. Agents should stay informed by checking the Federal Registe...
Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are changing their rules for the Community Reinvestment Act. These changes aim to help banks better serve their communities by making it easier for them to provide loans and grants where they are...
HUD's Implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard; Amendments to HUD's Title VI Regulations
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing changes to its regulations regarding the Fair Housing Act. Specifically, they want to remove rules that hold organizations accountable for practices that may have a negative impact on certain groups, even if there is no proof of disc...
Clingstone Peach Diversion Program; Amendment of Program Regulations
The Clingstone Peach Diversion Program has new rules that affect peach growers. This program is voluntary and pays growers to remove peach trees to help balance the supply of clingstone peaches with market demand. By doing this, the program aims to improve the financial situation for peach growers w...
General Technical, Organizational, Conforming, and Correcting Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated its safety regulations by fixing minor errors and making some changes to improve clarity. These updates do not create any new requirements for compliance, so they were made without prior public notice. Insurance agents should be awa...
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 48A and 49A
The U.S. Treasury Department has released two new general licenses related to sanctions on Venezuela, known as GL 48A and GL 49A. These licenses provide guidelines on what activities are allowed under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these licenses to understand how they may impact thei...
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 46, 46A, and 46B
The U.S. Treasury Department has released three new general licenses related to sanctions on Venezuela. These licenses, numbered 46, 46A, and 46B, outline specific activities that are allowed under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these licenses to understand what is permitted and ensur...
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 47, 48, 49, and 50
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released four new general licenses related to sanctions against Venezuela. These licenses, numbered 47, 48, 49, and 50, provide guidance on what activities are allowed under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these licenses t...
Publication of Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released two new general licenses related to sanctions on Iran, known as GLs S and T. These licenses provide specific permissions for transactions that were previously restricted under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these...