Regulatory Updates

The Maryland Insurance Administration issued Bulletin 22-13 Re: Reporting cybersecurity events to the Maryland Insurance Administration, reminding them the reporting requirement went into effect Oct. 1.

The Philadelphia Records Department is offering an email alert service for notaries public to help them determine if their signature and notary stamp were used fraudulently on a document recorded in its office.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting resources for small businesses and New Yorkers.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule establishing a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, pursuant to the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Birrane named a new director of government relations and a director of health insurance regulatory affairs and national partnerships in the Maryland Insurance Administration.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is asking for public input in ways to improve mortgage refinances and ways to support loss mitigation assistance.

The Alaska Division of Insurance issued a notice of proposed changes to the regulation on reciprocal jurisdiction. Comments on its proposed changes will be accepted until Nov. 1, 2022.

The Utah Insurance Department issued Bulletin 2022-5 regarding appointments and designations.

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued its mandatory data call for title insurance companies and title insurance agents working in the state for calendar year 2021.

The Maryland Insurance Administration issued Bulletin 22-12 Re: Chapter 650 of the Laws of 2022 to remind title producers of prohibited practices considering a new law that takes effect Oct. 1, 2022.