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Illinois Updates Non-Resident Public Adjuster Fees Effective January 1, 2026
Fee increases impact initial licensing, renewals, and reinstatements for non-resident public adjusters
Illinois has announced updated licensing fees for non-resident public adjusters, effective January 1, 2026. The changes impact initial applications, renewals, and reinstatements for individual and business entities, including no-home-state adjusters. Insurance organizations and compliance teams should review the revised fee structure and prepare operationally to ensure accurate budgeting, timely submissions, and uninterrupted licensing compliance.
South Dakota 2026 Company Appointment Renewal Window Announced
Mandatory NIPR invoicing and critical termination deadlines approach for insurers
South Dakota has released official details for the 2026 Company Appointment Renewal cycle. All renewals must be processed electronically through NIPR, with invoices available for payment between April 6 and April 30, 2026. Insurers must closely review active appointments and submit any required terminations by March 31, 2026, to avoid unnecessary charges or appointment lapses.
Alaska Confirms No Changes to Surplus Lines Placement List
Division of Insurance Issues Order R 26-01 Maintaining Current Surplus Lines Guidance
The Alaska Division of Insurance has issued Order R 26-01(R26-01.pdf) confirming that no changes will be made to the state’s Surplus Lines Placement List. Following a public hearing and comment period with no testimony received, the Director determined that the existing placement list and prior code corrections will remain in effect, with the order becoming effective January 5, 2026.
Missouri Issues Guidance on Insurance Data Security Act Implementation
What Licensees Need to Know About Cybersecurity Event Reporting Effective January 1, 2026
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has issued Insurance Bulletin 26-01 (Bulletin 26-01 Signed Accessible.pdf) to provide implementation guidance for the Insurance Data Security Act, effective January 1, 2026. The bulletin clarifies reporting obligations for cybersecurity events, outlines the required electronic notification process, and explains how the Act applies to licensees, third-party service providers, and certain regulated entities.
Why Does Insurance Licensing Still Feel So Manual?
Behind every “ready-to-sell” producer is a back office stretched thin
If you work in insurance licensing or appointments, this probably sounds familiar: spreadsheets everywhere, deadlines piling up, and constant follow-ups just to keep producers active. Back-office teams are expected to move faster with fewer resources—while managing increasingly complex requirements. Today, I’m unpacking why licensing feels so overwhelming today and what’s really driving the burnout behind the scenes.
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