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• Board of Accountancy
• Banking Division
  
  • Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending
  • Nontraditional Mortgage Lending Guidance Cover Letter
    Issued 05-07-2007
  • 2007-6 Notification to All State of Rhode Island Licensed Lenders and Loan Brokers Concerning Changes of Rhode Island Licensing Laws Relating to Recently Enacted Article 16 Substitute A of the 2008 Budget and Companion Senate Bill 2007 S 104 Substitute A as Amended
    Issued 08-01-2007
  • 2007-5 Notification to Licensees Regarding Nontraditional Mortgage Loan Product Activity in Rhode Island
  • 2007-4 Notification Concerning Enactment of the Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act
    Issued 03-28-2007
  • Home Loan Protection Act Regulation and Information
  Adopted Banking Regulation 3 - Home Loan Protection Act
  Concise Explanatory Statement
  Redlined Version Comparing Adopted Banking Regulation 3 with Proposed Banking Regulation 3
  • AMERIQUEST SETTLEMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    
  • 2007-3 Notification Concerning Enactmeent of the Rhode Island Home Loan Protection Act
    Issued 02-08-2007
  • 2007-2 Notification to Licensees Regarding Modification in Business Activity in Rhode Island
    Issued 01-25-2007
  • 2004-1 Licensee Delayed Report Filing Penalty
    Issued 08-01-2004
  • 2003-2 Prohibited Net Branches & Net Branching Arrangements
    Issued 10-10-2003
  • 2003-1 Interest on Retail Installment Contracts
    Issued 10-03-2003
  • 2002-2 Boat and Automobile Dealers and Brokers Licensing Requirements
    Issued 08-30-2002 | Revised 08-30-2002
  • 2000-1 Expedited Branch Office Application Procedures
    Issued 05-17-2000 | Revised 10-10-2003
    
• Commercial Licensing & Regulation
  • 2007-2 Insurance License Requirement for Travel Agents
    Issued 09-12-2007
  • Commercial Licensing Regulation 10 (Emergency Amendment) - Real Estate Appraisers
  Statement of Need for Emergency Amendment of Commercial Licensing Regulation 10 - Real Estate Appraisers
  • 2007-1 Clarification of Automobile Dealer Sub-contracting, Referral, and Disclosure
    Issued 05-14-2007
  • 2005-1 Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-licensing Course Requirements
    Issued 06-16-2005
  • 2004-1 Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-licensing Course Requirements
    Issued 09-10-2004
  • 2003-1 Motor Vehicle Body Repair
    Issued 03-12-2003
  • 2002-1 Automobile Body Repair Shops Clarification of Requirements of R.I. General Laws § 5-38-10(6)
    Issued 05-06-2002
  • 2002-1 (Banking) Affiliated Appraisal Management Companies | Issued 05-10-2002
    Revised 08-30-2002
  • 2002-2 Class D Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
    Issued 10-18-2002
• Insurance Division
  • 2008-5 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey - Insurers and Groups Which Must Participate in 2008 Survey
    Issued 05-01-08
  • 2008-4 Evidence of Proof of Financial Responsibility - Rhode Island Automobile Insurance Identification Cards
    Issued 04-28-08
  • 2008-3 Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
    Issued 04-28-08
  • 2008-2 Surplus Line Affidavits - Electronic Filings
    Issued 01-25-08
  • 2008-1 Lead Liability Reporting Requirements - Surplus Line Brokers
    Issued 01-24-08 | Revised 01-30-08
  • 2007-11 Property and Casualty Rating
    Issued 12-20-07
  • 2007-10 Long-term Care Training - Good Faith Compliance - Producer Training Requirement
    Issued 12-17-07
  • 2007-9 Personal Lines Residential Property Insurance Hurricane Deductibles, Triggers and Policyholder Notices
    Issued 11-29-07
  • 2007-8 Insurance Producer Licensing - Business Entities
    Issued 10-31-07
  • 2007-7 Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act - Notice of Implementation of 2007 House Bills 5547 and 5549
    Issued 10-31-07
  • 2007-6 Insurer's Obligation under Rhode Island Salvage Law
    Issued 08-31-07
  • 2007-5 Workers' Compensation Scheduled Rating Tables
    Issued 08-31-07
  • 2007-4 Life Insurance Policy Form Filings
    Issued 07-24-07
  • 2007-3 Mandatory Use of SERFF and EFT
    Issued 06-15-07
  • 2007-2 Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation - 2006 Legislative Changes
    Issued 05-02-07
  • 2007-1 Insurance Regulation 108 - Auto Body Labor Rate Survey
    Issued 03-06-07
  • 2006-8 Auto Body Labor Rate Survey - Insurers and Groups Which Must Participate in 2007 Survey
    Issued 10-06-2006
  • 2006-7 Flood Insurance Training Requirements for Insurance Producers With A Property Line of Authority Selling Through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
    Issued 10-06-2006
  • 2006-6 Errors and Omissions Insurance Required of Resident Insurance Producers
    Issued 08-04-2006
  • 2006-5 Property Insurance - Coastal Properties
    Issued 06-30-2006
  • 2006-4 Medicaid Liens in Settlement of Property & Casualty Claims
    Issued 06-28-2006
  • 2006-3 Workers' Compensation Reporting Requirements to the Department of Labor & Training
    Issued 05-11-2006
  • 2006-2 Producer Compensation Disclosure
    Issued 02-27-2006 | Revised 05-08-2006
  • 2006-1 Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Certification - Temporary Employment Agency/Employee Leasing Company
    Issued 01-19-2006
  • 2005-14 Emergency Adjuster Licensing
    Issued 10-19-2005 | Revised 04-16-2007
  • 2005-13 Marketing Activity for Medicare Part D
    Issued 10-24-2005
  • 2005-12 Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation - 2005 Legislative Changes
    Issued 09-20-2005
  • 2005-11 Surplus Line Affidavit by Broker Forms - Delinquency in Filings
    Issued 09-19-2005
  • 2005-10 Prior Company Placement - Insurance Regulation 25
    Issued 09-16-2005
  • 2005-9 Insurance Rating for Nonbusiness Policies - "Flex" Rating
    Issued 08-24-2005
  • 2005-8 Private Passenger Automobile Insurance Territories - Insurance Regulation 62/62a
    Issued 08-24-2005
  • 2005-7 Filings of Previously Approved Forms
    Issued 08-23-2005
  • 2005-6 Lead Hazard Mitigation Act
    Issued 07-06-2005
  • 2005-5 Automobile Insurance Rate Increases
    Issued 05-12-2005
  • 2005-3 Worker Compensation Insurance - Reporting of Rhode Island Taxpayer Identification Numbers
    Issued 04-11-2005
  • 2005-2 Pre-Licensing Requirements for Resident Insurance Producers
    Issued 02-08-2005
  • 2005-1 Continuing Education Requirements for Resident Producers - R.I. Gen. Laws §27-3.2
    Issued 02-01-2005 | Revised 02-08-2005 | Revised 01-30-08
  • 2004-11 Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation 2004 Legislative Changes
    Issued 09-30-2004
  • 2004-10 Regulation 73 Compliance
    Issued 09-30-2004
  • 2004-9 Insurers' Obligations under Contractors' Registration Law Notice of Cancellation or Failure to Renew Policies
    Issued 08-23-2004
  • 2004-7 Amendments to the Rhode Island Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association Act
    Issued 07-22-2004 | Revised 10-12-2004
  • 2004-6 Insurance Continuing Education Course Provider Fee
    Issued 07-01-2004
  • 2004-4 Motor Vehicle Body Replacement Parts
    Issued 06-17-2004
  • 2004-3 Insurance Regulation 73 - Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices
    Issued 05-17-2004
  • 2004-2 Unfair Competition and Practices - Free Choice of Selection of an Auto Body Repair Shop
    Issued 04-28-2004 | Revised 01-07-2005
  • 2004-1 Notification Requirements for Insurers with Lead Liability Exclusions
    Issued 04-09-2004
  • 2003-21 Modifications in Policies Due to Implementation of New Licensing System
    Issued 11-21-2003
  • 2003-20 Insurance Claim Adjusters and Insurance Appraisers Examination after Expiration of Licenses
    Issued 10-15-2003
  • 2003-19 Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy Reporting Requirements to the Department of Labor & Training
    Issued 10-06-2003
    2003-18 Property & Casualty - 2003 Legislative Changes
    Issued 10-03-2003
  • 2003-17 Rates and Forms for Lead Liability Coverage for Pre-1978 Residential Rental Properties
    Issued 10-01-2003
  • 2003-16 Surplus Lines Affidavit Requirements
    Issued 09-19-2003
  • 2003-15 Nonresident Insurance Producers - New Licensing Fees
    Issued 08-08-2003
  • 2003-14 Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers and Insurance Claim Adjusters Examination Procedure
    Issued 07-01-2003
  • 2003-13 Expiration of Lead Liability Exclusions
    Issued 07-01-2003
  • 2003-12 Decrease in Producer Licensing Fees
    Issued 06-30-2003
  • 2003-11 Insurance Appraisers and Insurance Adjusters
    Issued 06-18-2003 | Revised 01-05-2005
  • 2003-10 Period of Validity for Insurance Producer Prelicensing Courses
    Issued 05-16-2003
  • 2003-9 Underwriting Restrictions Based on Age or Geographic Location of Property
    Issued 04-30-2003 | Revised 07-07-2003
  • 2003-8 Requirements with Regard to Fraudulent Activity
    Issued 04-30-2003
  • 2003-7 Inclusion of NAIC Number on Property & Casualty Filings
    Issued 04-30-2003
  • 2003-6 Managing General Agents
    Issued 04-02-2003
  • 2003-5 Insurer' Obligations under Workers' Compensation Law Notice of Issuance, Cancellation, or Failure to Renew Policies
    Issued 04-02-2003
  • 2003-4 Insurers' Obligations under Rhode Island Salvage Law
    Issued 03-10-2003
  • 2003-3 Recission of Automobile Liability Insurance Policies
    Issued 01-31-2003 | Revised 08-06-2003
  • 2003-2 Mold Exclusion/Limitations Property and Casualty Insurance
    Issued 01-24-2003 | 03-06-2003
  • 2003-1 Surplus Lines Affidavit by Broker Form
    Issued 01-24-2003
  • 2002-17 Record Retention Requirements
    Issued 12-31-2002
  • 2002-16 Use of Credit for Rating and Underwriting of Homeowners and Personal Motor Vehicle Insurance
    Issued 12-31-2002 | Revised 03-31-2005
  • 2002-15 Delay in Insurance Producer License Renewal
    Issued 12-31-2002
  • 2002-14 Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
    Issued 12-23-2002
  • 2002-13 Form and Rate Filing Fees
    Issued 12-18-2002
  • 2002-12 Pre-Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles
    Issued 11-14-2002
  • 2002-11 Service Fees and Charges with regard to Property & Casualty Insurance
    Issued 11-14-2002
  • 2002-10 Reimbursement of Deductible After Subrogation
    Issued 10-31-2002
  • 2002-9 Insurance Adjusters
    Issued 10-24-2002
  • 2002-8 Increase in Producer Licensing Fees
    Issued 06-20-2002
  • 2002-7 June 2002 Informational Bulletin Regarding Insurance Producer Licensing
    Issued 06-19-2002
  • 2002-6 Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers
    Issued 10-25-2002
  • 2002-5 Small Employers Health Insurance Availability (Documentation of Employee Eligibility)
    Issued 04-03-2002
  • 2002-4 Requirements for Statement of Actuarial Certification required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-50-1 et seq.
    Issued 02-01-2002
  • 2002-3 Third Party Administrators
  • Issued 02-01-2002 | Revised 02-26-2002
  • 2002-2 Terrorism Exclusion
    Issued 01-10-2002 |
  • 2002-1 Insurance Producer Licensing (See 2002-7 and 2002-8)
    Issued 01-01-2002 | Revised 06-19-02
  • 2001-1 Small Employer Health Insurance
    Issued 09-19-2001

Related Rules & Regulations news links

• Proposed Regulations and Hearing Notices
• Adopted, Repealed and Amended Regulations
• Public Hearing Notices & Decisions

Banking Division News

• AMERIQUEST SETTLEMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  
• CashPoint:
• Press Release - July 14, 2004
• Instructions and Proof of Loss Form
• Order to Show Cause, Notice of Hearing and Appointment of Hearing Officer
• Press Release
• Emergency Order Suspending Rhode Island Money Transmitter License
• Annual Report
• Sales of Checks and Electronic Money Transfer Bond

Racing and Athletics News

Lincoln Park - Facility transfer application:

• BLB-Facility Permit Transfer Application Decision and Order
• BLB-Facility Permit Transfer Application Investigatory Report
• BLB-Facility Permit Transfer Application (Amended March 1, 2005)
• BLB-Investors, LLC - DBR Supplemental Filing April 20, 2004
• BLB-Facility Permit Transfer Application (March 31, 2004)
• May 24, 2005 Hearing Date on BLB Application
• December 29, 2003 2004 Lincoln Park Racing Dates Request - Recommendations and Order
• September 10, 2003 Press Release
  Lincoln Park, Inc.

Insurance News

Bulletin Number	Title	Issued	Revised
2006-5	Property Insurance - Coastal Properties	06-30-2006	none
2006-4	Medicaid Liens in Settlement of Property & Casualty Claims	06-28-2006	none
2006-3	Workers' Compensation Reporting Requirements to the Department of Labor & Training	05-11-2006	none
2006-2	Producer Compensation Disclosure	02-27-2006	05-08-2006
2006-1	Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Certification - Temporary Employment Agency/Employee Leasing Company	01-19-2006	none
2005-14	Emergency Adjuster Licensing	10-19-2005	none
2005-13	Marketing Activity for Medicare Part D	10-24-2005	none
2005-12	Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation - 2005 Legislative Changes	09-20-2005	none
2005-11	Surplus Line Affidavit by Broker Forms - Delinquency in Filings	09-19-2005	none
2005-10	Prior Company Placement - Insurance Regulation 25	09-16-2005	none
2005-9	Insurance Rating for Nonbusiness Policies - "Flex" Rating	08-24-2005	none
2005-8	Private Passenger Automobile Insurance Territories - Insurance Regulation 62/62a	08-24-2005	none
2005-7	Filings of Previously Approved Forms	08-23-2005	none
2005-6	Lead Hazard Mitigation Act	07-06-2005	none
2005-5	Automobile Insurance Rate Increases	05-12-2005	none
2005-3	Worker Compensation Insurance - Reporting of Rhode Island Taxpayer Identification Numbers	04-11-2005	none
2005-2	Pre-Licensing Requirements for Resident Insurance Producers	02-08-2005	none
2005-1	Continuing Education Requirements for Resident Producers - R.I. Gen. Laws §27-3.2	02-01-2005	02-08-2005
2004-11	Property & Casualty and Workers' Compensation 2004 Legislative Changes	09-30-2004	none
2004-10	Regulation 73 Compliance	09-30-2004	none
2004-9	Insurers' Obligations under Contractors' Registration Law Notice of Cancellation or Failure to Renew Policies	08-23-2004	none
2004-7	Amendments to the Rhode Island Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association Act	07-22-2004	10-12-2004
2004-6	Insurance Continuing Education Course Provider Fee	07-01-2004	none
2004-4	Motor Vehicle Body Replacement Parts	06-17-2004	none
2004-3	Insurance Regulation 73 - Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices	05-17-2004	none
2004-2	Unfair Competition and Practices - Free Choice of Selection of an Auto Body Repair Shop	04-28-2004	01-07-2005
2004-1	Notification Requirements for Insurers with Lead Liability Exclusions	04-09-2004	none
2003-21	Modifications in Policies Due to Implementation of New Licensing System	11-21-2003	none
2003-20	Insurance Claim Adjusters and Insurance Appraisers Examination after Expiration of Licenses	10-15-2003	none
2003-19	Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy Reporting Requirements to the Department of Labor & Training	10-06-2003	none
2003-18	Property & Casualty - 2003 Legislative Changes	10-03-2003	none
2003-17	Rates and Forms for Lead Liability Coverage for Pre-1978 Residential Rental Properties	10-01-2003	none
2003-16	Surplus Lines Affidavit Requirements	09-19-2003	none
2003-15	Nonresident Insurance Producers - New Licensing Fees	08-08-2003	none
2003-14	Motor Vehicle Damage Appraisers and Insurance Claim Adjusters Examination Procedure	07-01-2003	none
2003-13	Expiration of Lead Liability Exclusions	07-01-2003	none
2003-12	Decrease in Producer Licensing Fees	06-30-2003	none
2003-11	Insurance Appraisers and Insurance Adjusters	06-18-2003	01-05-2005
2003-10	Period of Validity for Insurance Producer Prelicensing Courses	05-16-2003	none
2003-9	Underwriting Restrictions Based on Age or Geographic Location of Property	04-30-2003	07-07-2003
2003-8	Requirements with Regard to Fraudulent Activity	04-30-2003	none
2003-7	Inclusion of NAIC Number on Property & Casualty Filings	04-30-2003	none
2003-6	Managing General Agents	04-02-2003	none
2003-5	Insurer' Obligations under Workers' Compensation Law Notice of Issuance, Cancellation, or Failure to Renew Policies	04-02-2003	none
2003-4	Insurers' Obligations under Rhode Island Salvage Law	03-10-2003	none
2003-3	Recission of Automobile Liability Insurance Policies	01-31-2003	08-06-2003
2003-2	Mold Exclusion/Limitations Property and Casualty Insurance	01-24-2003	03-06-2003
2003-1	Surplus Lines Affidavit by Broker Form	01-24-2003	none
2002-17	Record Retention Requirements	12-31-2002	none
2002-16	Use of Credit for Rating and Underwriting of Homeowners and Personal Motor Vehicle Insurance	12-31-2002	03-31-2005
2002-15	Delay in Insurance Producer License Renewal	12-31-2002	none
2002-14	Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002	12-23-2002	none
2002-13	Form and Rate Filing Fees	12-18-2002	none
2002-12	Pre-Inspection of Private Passenger Motor Vehicles	11-14-2002	none
2002-11	Service Fees and Charges with regard to Property & Casualty Insurance	11-14-2002	none
2002-10	Reimbursement of Deductible After Subrogation	10-31-2002	none
2002-9	Insurance Adjusters	10-24-2002	none
2002-8	Increase in Producer Licensing Fees	06-20-2002	none
2002-7	June 2002 Informational Bulletin Regarding Insurance Producer Licensing	06-19-2002	none
2002-6	Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers	10-25-2002	none
2002-5	Small Employers Health Insurance Availability (Documentation of Employee Eligibility)	04-03-2002	none
2002-4	Requirements for Statement of Actuarial Certification required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-50-1 et seq.	02-01-2002	none
2002-3	Third Party Administrators	02-01-2002	02-26-2002
2002-2	Terrorism Exclusion	01-10-2002	none
2002-1	Insurance Producer Licensing (See 2002-7 and 2002-8)	01-01-2002	06-19-02
2001-1	Small Employer Health Insurance	09-19-2001	none

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