IOW LEG Policy Nonrenewal Notices


On Feb. 26, IOW LEG bill on personal lines policy renewal notices.


  • IOW LEG enrolled HF 2265 (SF 2359) on nonrenewal of personal lines policies.
  • Amends IOW INS 515.129B on the nonrenewal of personal lines policies or contracts.
  • Bill Provisions
  • An insurer shall not refuse to renew a personal lines policy or contract of insurance unless notice is given at least sixty days before the end of the policy or contract.
  • An insurer shall mail or deliver to the last known address of the insured a renewal policy, offer to renew, or a notice of nonrenewal sixty days before policy term end.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 1, 2024, bill introduced in the House; on Feb. 20, 2024, bill passed in House.
  • On Feb. 20, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 26, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
  • Effectiveness
  • Bill SF 197 will become effective Jan. 1, 2025, upon governor signing bill into law.
  • Apr. 2024 IOW LEG Governor Approval
  • On Apr. 10, 2024, IOW LEG reported governor approved bill, effective on Jan. 1, 2025.

Regulators IOW LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Bill, 4/10/2024; Bill SF2359, HF2265, 2/26/2024; Citation: IOW INS 515.129B;
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Operations; Product Administration; Underwriting
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Casualty; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 2/26/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 202342
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 4/10/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 04/15/2024