Week Beginning June 09, 2013

• Cigna Group Settlement - May 2013 
• E2013-06; Division of Insurance v. Hope Allen; Issued June 10, 2013 

Week Beginning June 02, 2013

• Bulletin 2013-06; Disclosure and Compliance Requirements for Carriers, and Process for Handling Complaints for Non-Compliance with Federal and State Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Laws; Issued May 31, 2013

Week Beginning May 26, 2013

• June Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning May 19, 2013

• Corrected Notice of Hearing on Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 135.00 - Requirements Regarding Referrals to Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Shops; Docket No. G2013-01; Hearing on June 28, 2013
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 135.00 Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Shops; Docket No. G2013-01; Hearing on June 28, 2013

Week Beginning May 05, 2013

• Notice of Annual Public Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; G2013-06; Hearing on June 6, 2013
• Bulletin 2013-05; Transition Period Rating Rules; Issued May 7. 2013

Week Beginning April 28, 2013

• May Hearings Schedule
• Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (FAIR Plan) Rate Filing; Docket No. R2013-01; Hearings on May 29, 2013; May 30, 2013; and May 31, 2013
• Proposed Amendments to Performance Standards for the Handling and Payment of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2013-01; Hearing on May 24, 2013
• Bulletin 2013-04; SECTION 8 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2103 - Changes to Enrollment Requirements for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued April 26, 2013

Week Beginning April 21, 2013

• Bulletin 2013-03; Procedures Related to Insurance Claims Resulting From the Explosions Occurring in Boston on April 15, 2013 and Related Events; Issued April 25, 2013

Week Beginning March 31, 2013

• Bulletin 2013-02; Changes to Mental Health Benefit; Issued April 1, 2013

Week Beginning March 24, 2013

• April Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning March 17, 2013

• Docket No. E2012-05; Division of Insurance, Petitioner v. Karina Carr-Epstein, Respondent; Filed August 2, 2012 
• Docket No. E2012-10; Division of Insurance, Petitioner v. Lester Williams, Respondent; Filed November 9, 2012 
• Docket No. E2013-02; Division of Insurance, Petitioner v. Kazimieras V. Stasiukevicius, Respondent; Filed January 16, 2013 
• March Hearings Schedule
• Proposed Amendments to Regulation 211 CMR 148.00 - Registration and Reporting Requirements for Third-Party Administrators, Docket No. G2013-03; date issued March 15, 2013
• Proposed Amendments to Regulation 211 CMR 149.00 - Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 176O, § 21, Docket No. G2013-04; date issued March 15, 2013

Week Beginning March 10, 2013

• Notice of Meeting of Public Body: 3/14/2013 
• Division of Insurance, Health Policy Commission to Focus on Key Health Care Cost Containment Strategies

Week Beginning February 24, 2013

• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 154.00 – Enforcement of Mental Health Parity; Docket No. G2013-02; Hearing on March 27, 2013

Week Beginning January 20, 2013

• Notice of Meeting of Public Body: 3/5/2013 

Week Beginning December 30, 2012

• Bulletin 2013-01; Open Enrollment Periods for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 1/2/2013
• Bulletin 2012-12; Coverage of Treatment of Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip for Children; Issued 12/31/12
• Bulletin 2012-13;Transition Rules for Long-Term Care Insurance Offered on and after January 1, 2013; Issued 12/31/2012
• Bulletin 2012-11; Coverage of Hearing Aids for Children; Issued 12/31/12

Week Beginning December 23, 2012

• State Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Insurance Encourage Preparedness in Advance of Snow Storm
• State Office of Consumer Affairs and Division of Insurance Encourage Preparedness in Advance of Snow Storm

  BOSTON - With the some parts of the state expecting as much as six to eight inches of snow overnight, the Patrick-Murray Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and its Division of Insurance are encouraging consumers to take proactive steps to protect their property from flood and wind damage.

  "As we have learned from the weather related events of the past two years, it is always better to be over prepared for storms," said Barbara Anthony, the Undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. "We encourage consumers to become familiar with what is covered under their insurance policies to help mitigate potential impacts of this storm. A little extra work now can go a long way." More Information

• Bulletin 2012-10; Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements for Massachusetts Domestic Mutual Insurance Companies and Massachusetts Domestic Mutual Holding Companies; Issued 12/21/12

Week Beginning December 16, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-09; Addendum to “2013 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 12/20/2012

Week Beginning November 25, 2012

• December Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning November 18, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-08; Transitional Rules for Carriers and Provider Organizations Relative to the Certification of Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations; Issued 11/20/12
• Essential Health Benefit Benchmark Plan

Week Beginning November 04, 2012

• Massachusetts Division of Insurance to Hold Awareness Events Across State

Week Beginning October 28, 2012

• Study Finds Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Rates Among Lowest in Nation
• Notice of Meeting and Agenda (ADALB, 11/5/2012) 
• 9-18-2012: ADALB Meeting Minutes 

Week Beginning October 21, 2012

• Consumer Affairs and Division of Insurance Encourage Preparedness in Advance of Hurricane Sandy

Week Beginning October 14, 2012

• INSURANCE AWARENESS: KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE, LEARN WHAT YOU NEED

  Have you thought about your insurance coverage lately?  Do you know what you need to protect your health, your home, your car or your loved ones?  Most people consider their insurance coverage only when they need it—after an illness, an accident, a theft or a death.  Insurance awareness is the way to ensure that your assets are protected and that you are buying only what you need.

  There Massachusetts Division of Insurance offers a wide variety of materials to improve your Insurance Awareness.  Click here to find more information.

Week Beginning September 23, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-07; Small Group/Individual (Merged) Market Rate Filings Submitted for Rates to be Effective in the First Quarter of 2012; Issued 9/28/12
• October Hearings Schedule
• Docket Number E2012-03; Division of Insurance v. Gary A. Gahan; Filed September 26, 2012 

Week Beginning September 09, 2012

• Docket Number F2012-01; In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition of Control of Neighborhood Health Plan, Inc., by Partners HealthCare System, Inc.; Filed September 14, 2012 

Week Beginning September 02, 2012

• Division of Insurance Announces Special Sessions On Federal Mental Health Parity, Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations

  In order to plan for the implementation of new statutory language governing federal mental health parity standards and certification of risk-bearing provider organizations, the Division of Insurance has scheduled special sessions for parties interested in these issues.  Read about federal mental health parity here  and risk-bearing provider organizations here  .

Week Beginning August 26, 2012

• September Hearings Schedule
• Docket Number R2012-01; Rate Filing of the Worker's Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau; Filed August 30, 2012 
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 37.00 - Infertility Benefits; Docket No. G2012-01; date issued 08/31/12
• Division of Insurance Rejects Request for 18.8 Percent Increase in Workers' Compensation Rates, Rates for September 1 to Stay Unchanged

  August 30, 2012 - Boston - The Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance today disapproved a request from the Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau to increase Massachusetts workers’ compensation rates by 18.8 percent, meaning rates will be unchanged and businesses will save an estimated $200 million on projected premium increases.

  The decision and order follow a five-month hearing process that included statements from the public, testimony from experts and cross examination of witnesses. More Information

• Division of Insurance Rejects Request for 18.8 Percent Increase in Workers' Compensation Rates, Rates for September 1 to Stay Unchanged

  August 30, 2012 - Boston - The Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance today disapproved a request from the Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau to increase Massachusetts workers’ compensation rates by 18.8 percent, meaning rates will be unchanged and businesses will save an estimated $200 million on projected premium increases.

  The decision and order follow a five-month hearing process that included statements from the public, testimony from experts and cross examination of witnesses. More Information

Week Beginning August 12, 2012

• Continuity of Care Access - Small Group Health Benefit Plans 
• CBS News: MA is Cheapest State for Car Insurance

Week Beginning July 29, 2012

• In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition of Control of Neighborhood Health Plan, Incorporated by Partners Healthcare System, Incorporated; Docket No. F2012-01; date issued 08/01/12.

Week Beginning July 22, 2012

• Docket Number E2012-02: Mona-Lissa Frain v. Division of Insurance: Filed July 24, 2012 

Week Beginning July 15, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-06; New Online Licensing of Resident and Nonresident Surplus Lines Brokers; Issued July 17, 2012

Week Beginning July 08, 2012

• Massachusetts to Receive $1.7 Million in Penalties from Metropolitan Life, Prudential Insurance Groups

  The Commonwealth will receive nearly $1.7 million in penalties from the insurers, which have admitted to inappropriate practices and procedures regarding funds they held or owed under life insurance policies, annuity contracts and retained asset accounts. Massachusetts is one of a number of states which are parties to the settlement agreements. More Information

Week Beginning July 01, 2012

• Hearing on Proposed Amendments to CAR Rules 28, 30, 31; Docket No. C2012-01; Issued 07/03/2012 
• Open Enrollment and Continuation of Coverage for Eligible Individuals in Existing Plans with Policy-Year Deductibles
  In order to avoid possible financial hardship for persons in existing individual health plans who stay in the same health plan and whose policy-year deductible effectively resets as of August 1, 2012, all carriers must take immediate steps to allow these persons to extend their coverage beyond July 31, 2012 to the end of the 12-month period following their anniversary date. The Division has issued bulletin 2012-05 with specific guidance.
• Bulletin 2012-05; Open Enrollment and Continuation of Coverage for Eligible Individuals in Existing Plans with Policy-Year Deductibles; Issued June 29, 2012
• July Hearings Schedule
• Matthew David Lanza, Petitioner v. Division of Insurance, Respondent; Docket No. E2011-06; Issued 06/29/2012 

Week Beginning June 24, 2012

• Patrick-Murray Administration Approves $56.8 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Small Businesses and Individuals

  BOSTON – June 26, 2012 – The Commissioner of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance, Joseph G. Murphy, today announced that individual citizens and small employers in the Commonwealth will benefit from nearly $57 million in rebates from five of the state's largest health insurers.

  The rebates will be delivered to 50,000 individual policyholders and an additional 50,000 small businesses and their employees. Individuals will receive on average $205 and businesses will receive on average $936. The exact amount of the rebate will be based on the carrier and plan in which the participants are part. The $56.8 million in rebates, determined by the Division in concert with the insurance carriers, is approximately $10 million more than the carriers had initially estimated and reported to the Division. More Information

• AIG Pays Massachusetts Over $3.4 Million in Multi-State Settlement

  BOSTON – June 21, 2012 - Joseph G. Murphy, the Commissioner of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance, today announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has received $3.44 million to settle a dispute with American Insurance Group (AIG), which admitted it had underreported workers’ compensation premiums – and thus, underpaid premium taxes and assessments – over several years

  The Division was one of eight states which led the investigation into AIG’s practices; all 50 states and the District of Columbia will benefit from the Regulatory Settlement Agreement (RSA) with the insurer. More Information

• Patrick-Murray Administration Approves $56.8 Million in Health Insurance Rebates for Small Businesses and Individuals

Week Beginning June 17, 2012

• AIG Pays Massachusetts Over $3.4 Million in Multi-State Settlement

Week Beginning June 10, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-04; Changes to ZIP Codes in the Boston Neighborhoods of Mattapan and Hyde Park; Issued June 11, 2012

Week Beginning May 27, 2012

• June Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning May 20, 2012

• DIVISION RELEASES RESULTS OF SPECIAL EXAMINATION ON THE 2011 MASSACHUSETTS TORNADOES

  On the afternoon of June 1, 2011, homes, businesses and property in portions of Western and Central Massachusetts suffered catastrophic damage as a result of severe weather conditions including tornadoes.  Recently, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance called a special examination of the top 25 home insurance companies and the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (“FAIR Plan”) for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating the processing of claims submitted as a result of the tornadoes. The report documents that of the 11,000+ claims submitted by owners of homes, businesses and vehicles and other property, more than 98% were processed within 120 days of the tornado.  Insurance payments to date total nearly $200 million, essential funds which are allowing claimants to rebuild their homes and their lives. 

  For a link to the full report, click here  .

Week Beginning May 13, 2012

• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 153.00 - Continuity of Care Access to Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Pediatric Hospitals, and Pediatric Specialty Units for Small Group Health Benefit Plans that Utilize Limited, Regional or Tiered Provider Networks
• Division of Insurance Rejects FAIR Plan Rate Increase

Week Beginning May 06, 2012

• PLAN OF LIQUIDATION FOR EASTERN CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

  On May 1, 2012, the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County approved the Plan of Liquidation filed by Joseph G. Murphy, Commissioner of Insurance of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as Trustee of the Eastern Casualty Liquidating Trust, successor to all of the assets and liabilities of Eastern Casualty Insurance Company. The Plan of Liquidation governs future proceedings in the liquidation of the Trust by providing claim determination procedures for the disposition of proofs of claim against Eastern Casualty, providing a claim amendment deadline for perfecting contingent or unliquidated claims, and specifying the applicable priorities of distribution. 
  
  To view a copy of the Court’s Order Approving the Plan of Liquidation, click here  .  For a copy of the Trustee’s Notice to Claimants of Eastern Casualty Insurance Company, click here  .

• Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association 2011 Rate Filings; Docket No. R2011-02; Issued 05/11/2012 
• Proposed Amendments to the Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers Rules of Operation Nos. 28, 30 and 31; Docket No. C2012-01; Hearing on June 8, 2012 at 10:00am
• Annual Public Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Docket No. G2012-07; Hearing on 06/28/2012

Week Beginning April 29, 2012

• Blue Cross-Blue Shield Revised Filing Drops State Health Insurance Base Rate Average Increase for Small Businesses to Less Than 1 percent
• Bulletin 2012-03; Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Pediatric Hospitals and Pediatric Specialty Units Impacted by Chapter 61 of the Acts of 2012; Issued May 2, 2012
• Massachusetts Health Insurance Base Rate Increases Average Just 1.2 percent for Third Quarter of 2012, with Tufts and Fallon Filing Reductions

Week Beginning April 22, 2012

• April Hearings Schedule
• Bulletin 2012-02; Methodology for Calculating and Reporting Medical Loss Ratio Rebate or Credit Calculations in Massachusetts; Issued April 23, 2012

Week Beginning April 15, 2012

• Insurance Market Reform Work Group Open Stakeholder Meetings 

Week Beginning March 04, 2012

• Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts Rate Filings for Workers' Compensation Insurance; Docket No. R2012-01; Hearing on 03/30/2012

Week Beginning February 19, 2012

• Insurance Commissioner Joseph G. Murphy Elected to Leadership Role in National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Week Beginning February 05, 2012

• E2011-08; Issued 02/09/12 

Week Beginning January 29, 2012

• February Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning January 22, 2012

• Bulletin 2012-01; Reporting to the Bureau of Managed Care (the "Bureau") of Instances Where Insurance Carriers Are Not Consistent with Required Uniform Coding and Billing Standards; Issued 01/25/12

Week Beginning January 15, 2012

• Massachusetts Auto Insurance Premiums Record Largest Drop in the Nation, According to National Association of Insurance Commissioners

Week Beginning January 01, 2012

• Division of Insurance Certifies Two Group Purchasing Cooperatives, Creating Options for Small Businesses and Individuals to Potentially Save on Health Insurance

Week Beginning December 25, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-19; Open Enrollment for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 12/28/11

Week Beginning December 18, 2011

• Division of Insurance Encourages Drivers to be Safe and Informed during Winter Road Trips
• Bulletin 2011-18; Addendum to “2012 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 12/23/2011

Week Beginning December 11, 2011

• Changes To Massachusetts Surplus Lines Premium Fee Reporting

  CHANGES TO MASSACHUSETTS SURPLUS LINES PREMIUM FEE REPORTING
  Attention Surplus Lines Brokers: Recent revisions to M.G.L. c. 175, section 168 relative to the collection of Surplus Lines Taxes have necessitated changes to the Return of Business Reporting process. The changes are shown HERE
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• Division of Insurance Fines Progressive Direct $125,000 for Violation of Ban on Credit Information

Week Beginning November 27, 2011

• Notice of Rescheduled Hearing Date; Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association ("FAIR Plan") Rate Filings for Property Insurance; Docket No. R2011-02; Issued November 30, 2011.

Week Beginning November 13, 2011

• Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association ("FAIR Plan") Rate Filings for Property Insurance; Docket No. R2011-02; Hearing on 12/19/11

Week Beginning October 02, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-17; Distribution of Consumer Guide to Limited, Regional and Tiered Provider Network Plans; Issued 10/6/11

Week Beginning September 18, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-16; Procedures Related to Damage that Occurred in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties Due to Tropical Storm Irene; Issued September 19, 2011

Week Beginning September 04, 2011

• Performance Standards of the Payment and Handling of Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2011-02; Issued September 6, 2011 

Week Beginning August 28, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-15; Use of NIPR Attachments Warehouse for Electronic Filing of Documents; Issued August 30, 2011
• Division of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and Inquiries

Week Beginning August 21, 2011

• Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Insurance and Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Encourage Preparedness in Advance of Hurricane Irene

Week Beginning July 31, 2011

• G2011-07; Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Issued July 28, 2011 

Week Beginning July 17, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-14; Claims Valuation Provisions in Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies; Issued 7/20/11

Week Beginning July 10, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-13; Emergency Procedures Related to the June 1, 2011 Tornado and Storm Damage that Occurred in Massachusetts; Issued July 12, 2011

Week Beginning July 03, 2011

• Appeal of A&S Construction Company of its 2007-2008 Workers Compensation Policy Audit Premium;Docket No. W2009-01;Issued: June 30, 2011 
• Proposed Amendments to Performance Standards for the Handling and Payment of Commercial Claims by Servicing Carriers; Docket No. C2011-02;Hearing on July 26, 2011 

Week Beginning June 26, 2011

• Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance Updates Tornado Insurance Claim Numbers: 9,500 claims totaling $175 million
• Division of Insurance Reminds Individuals the New Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period Starts July 1
• Paul Burke v. Division of Insurance;Docket No. E2011-04;Issued: June 22, 2011 

Week Beginning June 12, 2011

• Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance Updates Tornado Insurance Claim Numbers: 8,200 Claims and Estimated $140 Million in Costs
• Third-party Administrators
• DOI Life Insurance Survey
• Insurance Commissioner Joseph G. Murphy Elected to Leadership Role in National Association of Insurance Commissioners
• Commissioner Joseph G. Murphy Voted Secretary/Treasurer of the NAIC's Northeast Zone 

Week Beginning June 05, 2011

• Emergency License Meeting
• Updated Regulations

Week Beginning May 29, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-12; Review of Continuing Education Compliance of Resident Insurance Producers Continuing Education Compliance Program; Issued June 3, 2011
• Study Regarding the Appropriate Length of Time for Carriers to Report Plan Changes to the Division of Insurance; Docket No. G2011-08;Hearing on June 16, 2011
• With Tornado and Wind Damage Covered by Homeowners Insurance, Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance Offers Tips for Filing Claims
• Boris O. Bergus, M.D., et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; Docket No. B2010-01; Issued: May 31, 2011 
• Qualified Association Application Form according to 211 CMR 151.00

Week Beginning May 22, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-10; Implementation of Limited, Regional and Tiered Provider Network Plans under 211, CMR 152.00; Issued 5/27/11
• Bulletin 2011-11; Application Process and Timelines for Qualified Associations and Certified Group Purchasing Cooperatives Pursuant to 211 CMR 151.00
• NOTICE OF MEETING: Statewide Advisory Commission on Uniform Claims Administration 

Week Beginning May 15, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-09; Filing Requirements and Procedures for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle and Homeowners Insurance Group Marketing Plans Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 175, s. 193R; Issued 5/19/11

Week Beginning May 08, 2011

• Performance Standards for the Payment and Handling of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2011-01; Issued May 13, 2011 

Week Beginning May 01, 2011

• Notice of Annual Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Docket No. G2011-07; Hearing on June 14, 2011
• 211 CMR 150.00 - Standards and Commissioner's Authority for Placing Companies Deemed to be in Hazardous Financial Condition Under Administrative Supervision 
• Division of Insurance v. James Timothy Shelnut; Docket No. E2011-02; Issued: April 22, 2011 

Week Beginning April 24, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-08; Benefit Limits on Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders; Issued April 25, 2011

Week Beginning April 10, 2011

• Rate Filing of the Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau; Docket No. R2011-01; Issued: April 11, 2011 
• Commissioner of Insurance Approves Workers' Compensation Rate Agreement, Saving $65 Million for Businesses
• Notice of Meeting of Public Body; Statewide Advisory Commission on Uniform Claims Administration

Week Beginning April 03, 2011

• Drivers Find Improved Benefits, More Discounts as Patrick-Murray Administration's Auto Insurance Reform Hits Third Anniversary
• Bulletin 2011-07; Issued 4/4/2011

Week Beginning March 27, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-06; Application of Limit on Increase in Group Base Premium Rates; Issued 3/30/11

Week Beginning March 20, 2011

• Andrew C. Berger v. Division of Insurance; Docket No. E2010-12;Issued: March 22, 2011 
• Bulletin 2011-05; Submission of Small Group Rate Filings under M.G.L. c.. 176J and 211 CMR 66.00; Issued March 18, 2011

Week Beginning March 06, 2011

• Notice of Meeting and Agenda - Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board: March 15, 2011 

Week Beginning February 27, 2011

• 2010 Medical Malpractice Insurance Report 
• Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts Rate Filings for Workers' Compensation Insurance; Docket No. R2011-01; Hearing on March 30, 2011
• Bulletin 2011-04; Exclusions for Losses Caused by "Acts of Terrorism" in Commercial Property Policies Issued Under M.G.L. c. 175, s. 99; Issued February 28, 2011

Week Beginning February 20, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-03; Additional Qualifying Event for Enrollment of Individuals in Merged Market; Issued February 24, 2011

Week Beginning February 13, 2011

• Proposed New Regulation: 211 CMR 148.00 - Registration and Reporting Requirements for Third-Party Administrators; Docket No. G2011-03;Hearing on March 16, 2011
• Proposed New Regulation: 211 CMR 149.00 - Annual Comprehensive Financial Statements Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 176O §21; Docket No. G2011-04; Hearing on March 16, 2011
• Proposed New Regulation: 211 CMR 151.00 - Certified Group Purchasing Cooperatives; Docket No. G2011-05;Hearing on March 15, 2011
• Proposed New Regulation: 211 CMR 152.00 - Health Benefit Plans Using Selective, Regional or Tiered Provider Plans; Docket No. G2011-06; Hearing on March 14, 2011
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 41.00 - Nongroup Health Insurance Rate and Policy Filings, Review and Hearing Procedures Under M.G.L. c.. 176M; Docket No. G2011-01; Hearing on March 18, 2011

Week Beginning February 06, 2011

• Proposed Amendments to Performance Standards for the Payment and Handling of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2011-01; Hearing on March 8, 2011
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 66.00 - Small Group Health Insurance; Docket No. G2011-02; Hearing on February 28, 2011

Week Beginning January 30, 2011

• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 150.00 - Standards and Commissioner's Authority for Placing Companies deemed to be in Hazardous Financial Condition under Administrative Supervision

Week Beginning January 23, 2011

• Bulletin 2011-02; Change to Format to File Certificates of Insurance Authorization Forms Under M.G.L. c. 90, sec. 34B and Terminations of Revocations of Such Authorization; Issued January 28, 2011.
• Bulletin 2011-01; Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Pilot; Issued January 21, 2011

Week Beginning December 26, 2010

• Bulletin 2010-15; Insurance Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders; Issued 12/30/10

Week Beginning December 19, 2010

• AIG Regulatory Settlement Agreement 
• Bulletin 2010-14; Addendum to "Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 12/21/10
• AIG Examination Report 
• Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance Leads Multi-State Agreement with AIG; Massachusetts to Receive $3.4 Million

Week Beginning December 05, 2010

• Division of Insurance v. Raymond P. Gerrioe, Jr.; Docket No. E2010-03; Issued December 8, 2010 

Week Beginning November 28, 2010

• Bulletin 2010-13; Open Enrollment for Individuals; Issued 12/01/10 (EXPIRED)

Week Beginning November 14, 2010

• Bulletin 2010-12; Notification to Residents About Open Enrollment Periods; Issued 11/15/10

Week Beginning October 17, 2010

• State Versus Federal Health Care Reform: What's Ahead for Massachusetts Employers? 

Week Beginning October 10, 2010

• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 147.00 - Methodology for Calculating and Reporting Medical Loss Ratios (MLRs) of Health Benefit Plans; Docket No. G2010-13; Hearing on November 8, 2010

Week Beginning October 03, 2010

• Bulletin 2010-09; 2011-2013 Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Ins Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers; Effective Between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2013; Issued Oct 1, 2010
• Bulletin 2010-10; Amendments to M.G.L. c. 176D Pursuant to Chapter 288 of the Acts of 2010; Issued October 6, 2010

Week Beginning September 19, 2010

• Special Commission to Study Health Benefits Plan Reductions

Week Beginning August 29, 2010

• Patrick-Murray Administration's Division of Insurance and Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Encourage Preparedness in Advance of Hurricane Earl

Week Beginning August 22, 2010

• Decision on Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina's Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Rate Filings Dated January 11 and March 3, 2010; Docket No. R2010-03; Issued on August 25, 2010 

Week Beginning August 15, 2010

• The Proposed Acquisition of Control of Higham Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Danbury Insurance Company by New London County Mutual Insurance Company; Docket No. F2010-03; Issued Aug 19, 2010 
• Division of Insurance Announcement on Agent/Appointment Renewals 

Week Beginning August 01, 2010

• Tips For Teen Driving

Week Beginning July 25, 2010

• In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of Hingham Mutual Fire Insurance Company and it's Subsidiary Danbury Insurance Company by New London County Mutual Insurance Company; Docket No. F2010-03

Week Beginning July 18, 2010

• Informational Transparency Hearing Docket Number G2010-07

Week Beginning June 27, 2010

• Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Docket No. G2010-08; Issued July 1, 2010 
• Bulletin 2010-07 Requirements for Disclosure of Minimum Creditable Coverage
• Bulletin 2010-08 Policies and Procedures for Uniform Coding and Billing Compliance Monitoring

Week Beginning June 20, 2010

• In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition of Control of Massachustts Homeland Insurance Company by Tower Group, Inc. and Tower Insurance Company of New York; Docket No. F2010-02; Issued June 23, 2010 

Week Beginning May 16, 2010

• Hearing on Occidental Fire & Casualty Company of North Carolina's Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Rate Filings Dated January 11 and March 3, 2010; Docket No. R2010-03; Hearing on June 3, 2010

Week Beginning May 09, 2010

• Rate Filing of the Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau; Docket No. R2010-01; Issued May 12, 2010 
• Governor Patrick Announces Businesses to Save $22.5 Million after Agreement on Workers’ Comp Rates

Week Beginning May 02, 2010

• In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of Massachuetts Homeland Security Insurance Company by Tower Group, Inc. and Tower Insurance Company of New York;Docket No. F2010-02;Hearing on May 28, 2010
• Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Docket No. G2010-08; Hearing on June 1, 2010

Week Beginning April 11, 2010

• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-02; Hearing to be Held April 21, 2010
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-05; Hearing to be Held April 22, 2010
• HMO Blue, Inc. Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-06; Hearing to be Held April 22, 2010
• Neighborhood Health Plan Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-09; Hearing to be Held April 23, 2010
• Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization Inc. Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-04; Hearing to be Held April 21, 2010
• Health New England Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-08; Hearing to be Held April 23, 2010
• Fallon Community Health Plan Health Rate Hearing; Docket No. R2010-07; Hearing to be Held April 22, 2010
• Hearing on Occidental Fire & Casualty Company of North Carolina's Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Rate Filings Dated January 11 and March 23, 2010; Docket No. R2010-03; Hearing on April 23, 2010

Week Beginning March 28, 2010

• Informational Limited Health Network Hearing; Docket No. G2010-06; Hearing to be held May 6, 2010
• POSTPONED: Informational Hearing on Transparency; Docket No. G2010-07; Hearing POSTPONED
• Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Insurance Announces Decision on Rate Increase Submissions from Health Insurers

Week Beginning March 21, 2010

• In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of Primerica Life Insurance Company by Warburg Pincus Private Equity X, L.P. and Warburg Pincus LLC; Docket No. F2010-01; Issued March 25, 2010 

Week Beginning March 14, 2010

• Proposed New Methodology to be Used to Determine Fees that Delta Dental Pays Participating Dentists Pursuant to G.L. c. 176E, §4; Docket No. G2010-03; Issued March 16, 2010 

Week Beginning March 07, 2010

• Bulletin 2010-06 Involvement of Motor Vehicle Salespeople in the Solicitation, Negotiation or Sale of Motor Vehicle Insurance
• Division of Insurance v. Kevin E. Brown; Docket No. E2009-15; Issued March 8, 2010 
• Thomas J. Quinn v. Division of Insurance; Docket No. E2009-24; Issued March 8, 2010 
• Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts Rate Filings for Workers' Compensation Insurance; Docket No. R2010-01; Hearing on April 30, 2010
• 2010 Long Term Care Insurance Survey Results

Week Beginning February 28, 2010

• Emergency Amendments to 211 CMR 43.00: Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs); Docket No. G2010-04; Hearing on March 31, 2010
• In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of Primerica Life Insurance Company by Warburg Pincus Private Equity X, L.P. and Warburg Pincus LLC; Docket No. F2010-01; Hearing on March 11, 2010

Week Beginning February 21, 2010

• Informational Small Business Health Insurance Premium Hearing; Docket No. G2010-05; Hearings Starting on March 1, 2010
• Division of Insurance Public Informational Hearings Schedule (March 1 - 8, 2010) 
• Governor Patrick Keeps Focus On Reducing Small Business Health Care Costs, Launches Second Set Of Hearings

Week Beginning February 14, 2010

• Consumer Alert: Insurance Needs Change as Economy Forces More Young Adults to Move Back in with Parents (Feb-2010)

Week Beginning February 07, 2010

• New Requirements for Small Group Health Insurance Rate Filings
• Governor Patrick Announces Plan to Support Small Businesses and Create Jobs
• Consumer Alert: Mini-COBRA Premium Assistance (Feb-2010)

Week Beginning January 31, 2010

• 2010-04 Brokerage Agreements with Former ERPs
• Accident Forgiveness - What You Should Know
• Proposed New Methodology to be Used to Determine Fees that Delta Dental Pays Participating Dentists Pursuant to G.L. c. 176E, §4; Docket No. G2010-03; Hearing on February 26, 2010
• Division of Insurance v. Sestatic Insurance Agency, Inc. and Moses E. Kadiri; Docket No. E2009-22; Issued January 27, 2010 
• 2010-02 Compliance with 201 CMR 17:00, Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth
• 2010-03 Coverage Required under Chapter 453 of the Acts of 2008 to be Offered to Home Policyholders for the Costs to Remediate Liquid Fuel Spills

Week Beginning January 24, 2010

• Consumer Alert: Toyota Recall and At-Fault Accident Appeals (Jan-2010)

Week Beginning January 17, 2010

• Proposed Amendment to 211 CMR 130.00 - Credit for Reinsurance; Docket No. G2010-01; Hearing on February 17, 2010

Week Beginning January 10, 2010

• Homeowners across Massachusetts See Reduced Impacts on Policies after Patrick Administration's Insurance Commissioner Approves Stipulation
• Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association 2009 Rate Filings; Docket No. R2009-02; Issued January 14, 2010 
• Health Insurance Plans: Which Plan is Right for You?
• Health Insurance Plans: 4 Things You Should Know

Week Beginning January 03, 2010

• Notice of Concluding Health Plan Hearing; Docket No. G2009-07; Hearing on January 14, 2010
• 2010-01 Rating of Motorcycle Policies

Week Beginning December 27, 2009

• Life Insurance - Lifestyle Choices and Premiums
• Life Insurance - Have You Reviewed Your Life Insurance Policy?

Week Beginning December 20, 2009

• Consumer Alert: Changes in Flood Insurance Maps; (Dec-2009)
• Addendum to "2010 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"
• Week Seven Schedule

Week Beginning December 13, 2009

• Proposed Amendments to MAIP Rules 28 and 29; Letter Issued December 18, 2009; 
• Changes in FEMA Flood Insurance Maps; (Dec-2009)
• Week Seven Questions
• Week Six Schedule

Week Beginning December 06, 2009

• Propose Amendments to 211 CMR 132.00 - Actuarial Opinion and Memorandum Regulation; Docket No. G2009-08; Hearing on January 5, 2010
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 58.00 - Permitting the Recognition of Preferred Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Minimum Reserve Liabilities; Docket No. G2009-09;Hearing on January 5, 2010
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 29.00 - Valuation of Life Insurance Policies; Docket No. G2009-10; Hearing on January 5, 2010
• Week 6 - Worksheet Related to Questions 
• Week Five Schedule
• Week Six Questions

Week Beginning November 29, 2009

• Revised Cross Examination Schedule for MPIAU (FAIR Plan) Rate Filing; Docket No. R2009-02;

Week Beginning November 22, 2009

• Consumer Alert: Medicare Prescription Drug Annual Enrollment; (Nov-2009)

Week Beginning November 15, 2009

• Division of Insurance v. John R. Braz Insurance Agency, Inc. and Joanne C. Braz; Docket No. E2009-14; Issued November 19, 20094; 
• Proposed Changes to Experience Review Plan Submitted by Medical Professional Mutual Insurance Company; Docket No. M2009-01; Issued November 18, 2009 
• Continuing Education Requirement Change
• 2009-14 Guidelines for Truth in Advertising and Marketing in the Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Market

Week Beginning November 08, 2009

• Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers Proposed Reviesions to the Performance Standards For the Handling and Payment of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2009-05; 
• REVISED: Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association ("FAIR Plan") Rate Filing for Property Insurance; Docket No. R2009-02; Hearing on December 15, 2009

Week Beginning November 01, 2009

• Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association ("FAIR Plan") Rate Filing for Property Insurance; Docket No. R2009-02; Hearing on December 15, 2009

Week Beginning October 25, 2009

• Division of Insurance v. Eugene W. Downing, Jr.; Docket No. E2009-01; Issued Orctober 22, 2009 
• Notice of Public Informational Hearing on the Rising Costs of Small Business Health Insurance Premiums; Docket No. G2009-07; Hearing on November 9, 2009

Week Beginning October 04, 2009

• Docket No. C2009-05 Performance Standards for the Payment and Handling of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Hearing on November 5, 2009.
• Division of Insurance v. Hakima Helen Robinson-Rashad; Docket No. E2009-09; Issued Orctober 5, 2009 

Week Beginning September 27, 2009

• Elias White v. Division of Insurance; Docket No. E2009-17; Issued September 9, 2009 
• Division of Insurance v. Annette Toms Dickenson; Docket No. E2009-20; Issued September 25, 2009 

Week Beginning September 20, 2009

• Public Notice and Opportunity for Comment on ProMutual Experience Plan Amendment; Docket No. M2009-01; Comment Period Closing October 19, 2009

Week Beginning September 13, 2009

• 2009-13 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings in the Voluntary Market for Rates Effective on or after April 1, 2010

Week Beginning September 06, 2009

• Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers' Proposed Changes to MAIP Rules 21 and 30; Docket No. C2009-04; Issued September 10, 2009 

Week Beginning August 30, 2009

• 2009-12 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings in the Residual Market for Rates Effective on or after April 1, 2010
• 2009-11 Access to Intermediate and Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services
• Division of Insurance v. Darla Denise Smoot; Docket No. E2009-10; Issued September 1, 2009 
• Health Insurer Withdraws from Market, Will Pay up to $5 Million in Agreement with State Regulators

Week Beginning August 23, 2009

• The Merger of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Variable Life Insurance Company and John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.); Docket No. F2008-02; 

Week Beginning July 19, 2009

• 2009-10 Requirements for War Exclusions in Life Insurance Policies
• Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing, Proposed Merger of John Hancock Life Ins. Co. and John Hancock Variable Life Ins. Co. with and into John Hancock Life Ins. Co. (U.S.A.) Hearing on 8/5/2009
• 2009-09 EXPIRED

Week Beginning July 05, 2009

• 2009-08 Amendments to Laws Mandating Coverage for Early Intervention Services for Dependent Children Under Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2009. Issued July 9, 2009
• Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance; Docket No. G2009-05; Issued July 3, 2009 
• Division of Insurance v. Carlo F. Oldenberg; Docket No. E2009-07; Issued July 6, 2009 

Week Beginning June 28, 2009

• Division of Insurance Auto Insurance Study Results

Week Beginning June 14, 2009

• Proposed Amendments to CAR Rules 21, 26, 29, 30 and 31; 
• Proposed Amendments to Rules 21 and 30 of the Rules of the Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP); Docket No. C2009-04; Hearing on July 20, 2009

Week Beginning June 07, 2009

• RESCHEDULED HEARING NOTICE: Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 94.00 - Mandatory Pre-Insurance Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles; Docket No. G2009-04; Hearing on July 6, 2009

Week Beginning May 31, 2009

• Division of Insurance v. Roberto Ettorre; Docket No. E2009-08; Issued June 4, 2009 
• Division of Insurance Issues Order to Show Cause against HMA Direct of Newton

Week Beginning May 24, 2009

• Annual Hearing to Monitor the Overall Condition of the Massachusetts Market for Medicare Supplement Insurance;Docket No. G2009-05; Hearing on June 30, 2009.

Week Beginning May 17, 2009

• Allstate Filing Confirmed by Division of Insurance

Week Beginning May 10, 2009

• Division of Insurance, Petitioner v.Philip C. Sandberg, Respondent Docket No.E2009-05; Issued May 11, 2009 

Week Beginning May 03, 2009

• Division of Insurance v. Eleasar Fraga; Docket No. E2009-04; Issued May 6, 2009 
• Division of Insurance v. Fred A. Drewery, Jr.; Docket No. E2009-06; Issued May 6, 2009 
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 71.00, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Evidences of Coverage Issued Pursuant to a Risk or Cost Contract; Docket No. G2009-03; Hearing on June 8, 2009.
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 94.00 - Mandatory Pre-Insurance Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles; Docket No. G2009-04; Hearing on June 10, 2009
• Performance Standards for the Payment and Handling of Commercial Motor Vehicle Insurance Claims; Docket No. C2009-02; Hearing on June 5, 2009.

Week Beginning April 26, 2009

• Emergency Amendments to Rules 22 and 29 of Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers; 
• Notice of Meeting - Former ERPs/Non-Appointed Producers

Week Beginning April 12, 2009

• Division of Insurance v. Lisa Sue Mize; Docket No. E2009-03; Issued April 13, 2009 
• Study Finds State Workers' Compensation Rates Among Lowest in Nation
• Concerning Fees Delta Dental Pays Participating Dentists and Method Used to Determine Such Fees Pursuant to M.G.L. 176E § 4; Docket No. G2008-10; Issued April 14, 2009 
• Division of Insurance v. Gregg T. Rennie; Docket No.E2009-02; Issued April 10, 2009 
• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 27.00 - Military Sales Practices; Docket No. G2009-02; Hearing on May 11, 2009

Week Beginning April 05, 2009

• Commissioner Asks for Information on 2nd Qtr HMO Rates 

Week Beginning March 29, 2009

• 2007-11 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009
• 2007-12 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009
• 2007-08 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009
• 2007-10 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009
• 2007-12A - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009
• 2007-07 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009

Week Beginning March 15, 2009

• 2009-01 WITHDRAWN
• Division of Insurance confirms rate filing by GEICO
• Notice for Hearing on Occidental Fire & Casualty of North Carolina's Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Rate Filing Dated February 13, 2009; Docket No. R2009-01
• Statement from Nonnie S. Burnes, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance

Week Beginning March 08, 2009

• Insurance Commissioner Responds to Consumer Concerns about Accident Dispute Changes

Week Beginning February 01, 2009

• Emergency Amendments to Rules 22 and 29 of Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers; Docket No. C2009-01; Hearing on March 6, 2009.

Week Beginning January 04, 2009

• 2009-02 Implementation of the Division of Insurance’s Online Renewals for Licensed Business Entity Insurance Producers
• Division of Insurance Creates Consumer-Friendly Accident Dispute Process
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 39.00 :Annuity Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Reserve Liabilities for Annuities; Docket No. G2009-01; Hearing Date: February 3, 2009

Week Beginning December 28, 2008

• In Regard to the Proposed Redomestication of SPARTA Insurance Company to Connecticut; Docket No.F2008-03; Issued December 30, 2008 
• In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company; Docket No.F2008-04; Issued December 30, 2008 
• ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR YEARS ENDING 2010 AND AFTER 
• 211 CMR 52.00, Managed Care Consumer Protections and Accreditation of Carriers

Week Beginning December 21, 2008

• Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 97.00 - Procedures for Cancellation and Non-Renewal of Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies; Docket No. G2008-11; Hearing on January 20, 2009
• Proposed Repeal of 211 CMR 85.00 - Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Insurance: Table of Short Rate Values; Docket No. G2008-12; Hearing on January 20, 2009
• Division of Insurance November 2009 Hearings Schedule

Week Beginning November 16, 2008

• Division of Insurance v. John Wayne Goff; Docket No. E2008-17; Issued November 19, 2008 

Week Beginning November 09, 2008

• Division of Insurance v. Cheryl D. Williams; Docket No. E2008-19; Issued November 12, 2008 
• 12-02-2008: In the Matter of the Acquisition of Control of First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company

Week Beginning October 26, 2008

• 2008-18 Filing Guidelines for Compliance with Chapter 230 of the Acts of 2008
• 12-18-2008: Revised Notice, New Dates: Concerning Fees Delta Dental Pays Participating Dentists and Method Used to Determine Such Fees Pursuant to M.G.L. 176E § 4; Docket No. G2008-10
• Proposed Amendments to 211 CMR 52.00 - Managed Care Consumer Protection and Accreditation of Carriers; Docket No. G2008-09; Hearing on November 21, 2008.
• Division of Insurance November 2008 Hearings Schedule
• 11-24-2008: Banker’s Life and Casualty Company Annual Medicare Supplement Rate Filing; Docket No. R2008-03

Week Beginning October 19, 2008

• 12-02-2008: Concerning Fees Delta Dental Pays Participating Dentists and Method Used to Determine Such Fees Pursuant to M.G.L. 176E §4
• 2008-17 Policy Placement Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies with Effective Dates On or After April 1, 2009

Week Beginning October 12, 2008

• 2008-16 Coverage for Inherited Diseases of Amino Acids and Organic Acids

Week Beginning October 05, 2008

• 2008-15 BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH INSURERS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
• The Proposed Redomestication of Sparta Insurance Company to Connecticut; Docket No. F2008-03; Hearing on November 7, 2008.
• 10-28-2008: The Proposed Merger of John Hancock Life Ins. Co. and John Hancock Variable Life Ins. Co. with and into John Hancock Life Insurance Company; Docket No. F2008-02
• 2008-14 AIG Life and Annuity Insurers

Week Beginning September 28, 2008

• Division of Insurance Reopens OPRA for 2008 Annual Online Producer Appointment Renewals

Week Beginning September 21, 2008

• AIG - Update from Commissioner
• 2008-13 Designation of High-Theft Vehicles and Prescribed Anti-Theft or Auto Recovery Devices

Week Beginning September 14, 2008

• Trends in Health Claims for Fully-Insured, Health Maintenance Organizations in Massachusetts, 2002-2006 
• 10-15-2008: Proposed New Regulation 211 CMR 22.00 - Annual Financial Reporting for Years Ending 2010 and After; Docket No. G2008-07
• Analysis of Administrative Expenses for Health Insurance Companies in Massachusetts 
• AIG Insurers Able to Pay Claims
• 2008-12 Clarification of Coordination of Benefits under M.G.L. c. 90, §34A and the Interrelationship by and among PIP, Health Insurance and Medical Payments
• AIG - Insurance Consumers Protected by Solvency Standards

Week Beginning September 07, 2008

• 10-08-2008: Investigation and Study of the Costs of Medical Malpractice Insurance for Health Care Providers; Docket No. M2008-01

Week Beginning August 24, 2008

• 2008-11 EXPIRED
• 08-22-2008: Division of Insurance v. John Christopher Sweeney; Docket No. E2008-12 
• 08-06-2008: Division of Insurance v. Terrel Y. Bruce; Docket No. E2008-13 
• 2008-09 EXPIRED 
• 2008-10 Documenting Transfers of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance 
• Division of Insurance Launches New Consumer Resources Web Site

Week Beginning August 17, 2008

• 09-19-2008: Proposed Repeal of 211 CMR 93.00 Cost and Expense Containment for Motor Vehicle Insurers; Docket No. G2008-04
• 09-19-2008: Proposed Repeal of 211 CMR 86.00 Reductions in Premium Charges for Private Passenger Motor Vehicles and Certain Commercial Motor Vehicles Equipped With and Anti-Theft Mechanism
• 09-19-2008: Proposed Repeal of 211 CMR 124.00 Reductions in Premium Charges for Private Passenger Motor Vehicles and Certain Commercial Motor Vehicles Equipped With Certain Safety Features

Week Beginning July 20, 2008

• Division of Insurance to Meet With Consumers at 10th Annual Roxbury Film Festival

Week Beginning May 18, 2008

• Commissioner Burnes Approves Mapfre, S.A. Acquisition of Commerce Insurance Company

Week Beginning May 04, 2008

• Commissioner Burnes Rejects Fair Plan Rate Increases for Massachusetts Homeowners

Week Beginning April 13, 2008

• Patrick Administration Announces $11 Million Workers' Compensation Rate Cut
• Division of Insurance Completes Review of Unum Group Disability Claims Payments, Returns $13 Million to Massachusetts Consumers

Week Beginning March 02, 2008

• Massachusetts Consumer Bill of Rights for Automobile Insurance
• It Pays To Shop Around (Consumer FAQ)
• 2008 Ways to Save
• Division of Insurance Advises Consumers about Ways to Take Advantage of Managed Competition

Week Beginning February 17, 2008

• As Managed Competition Shifts into High Gear, State Launches Auto Insurance Web Site for Consumers

Week Beginning February 10, 2008

• Property and Casualty Insurance Filing Guidance Notice 2008-B 

Week Beginning January 20, 2008

• Division of Insurance Unveils Agent Finder Web Site

Week Beginning January 13, 2008

• Insurance Commissioner Orders Unlicensed Health Insurer to Stop Advertising Fraudulent Policies

Week Beginning January 06, 2008

• Insurance Commissioner Places Additional Managed Competition Rates on File

Week Beginning December 16, 2007

• Division of Insurance Calls on Insurers to Issue Payment Notifications to Protect Consumers
• Insurance Commissioner Places Managed Competition Rates on File

Week Beginning November 25, 2007

• Insurers Amend Rates; Competition Drives Premiums down

Week Beginning November 04, 2007

• Division of Insurance Reopens OPRA for Annual Online Producer Appointment Renewals

Week Beginning October 21, 2007

• 2007-10 Product Form, Endorsement and New Business Application Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies with Policy Effective Dates of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009

Week Beginning September 30, 2007

• Letter From Commissioner Regarding Competition Regulation, October 5, 2007
• Insurance Commissioner Issues Final Managed Competition Regulation

Week Beginning August 26, 2007

• Insurance Commissioner Proposes Guidelines for Managed Competition
• Letter From Commissioner Regarding Competition Regulation, August 28, 2007

Week Beginning July 22, 2007

• Letter From Commissioner Regarding Competition Regulation, July 23, 2007 

Week Beginning July 15, 2007

• Managed Auto Competition Frequently Asked Questions
• Insurance Commissioner Moves to Give Consumers Lower Rates, Greater Choice through Managed Auto Competition
• Auto Insurance Decisions (07/16/2007) 

Week Beginning June 03, 2007

• Massachusetts Settlement Addresses Concerns Regarding Health Markets, Inc. Claims Handling

Week Beginning March 18, 2007

• Important Consumer Information regarding the Change in the Effective Date of Automobile Insurance Policies

Week Beginning August 13, 2006

• Winter Weather and Insurance

Week Beginning August 06, 2006

• DOI Regulatory Information

Week Beginning July 09, 2006

• DOI Enforcement Actions