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New Jersey Issues Reminder: Certificates Law Will Take Effect in April

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s administration issued a statement this week reminding insurance agents, contractors and other interested parties in the state that the new certificates of insurance law will take effect on April 10. The Certificates of Insurance Act, …

New Jersey Gov. Christie Signs Certificates of Insurance Bill

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s office announced that the governor signed the Certificates of Insurance Act (S-3270/A-4705) into law Monday. The new law will govern the use of certificates of insurance, making it illegal to request the issuance of certificates …

Massachusetts DOI Issues Bulletin on Certificates of Insurance Law

The Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI) issued a bulletin to provide guidance on the implementation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175L, concerning the issuance of certificates of insurance. Chapter 175L was signed into law on Jan. 7, 2015, by then-Gov. …

N.Y., Mass. Adopt Certificates of Insurance Law

New York and Massachusetts in January became the latest states to enact laws to prohibit improper use of certificates of insurance. On Jan. 28, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill (A.9590/S.6545-A) that would standardize the practice …