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Watch New York Department of Financial Services NY May 15, 2026

New York DFS pre-proposed outreach for 11 NYCRR 244, Insurance Regulation 168

On May 5, 2026, New York DFS posted a pre-proposed outreach item for 11 NYCRR 244, Insurance Regulation 168. DFS requested outreach comments with a deadline of May 19, 2026.

On May 5, 2026, New York DFS posted a pre-proposed outreach item for 11 NYCRR 244, Insurance Regulation 168. DFS requested outreach comments with a deadline of May 19, 2026.

What changed

DFS opened a pre-proposal comment process for Insurance Regulation 168, signaling that formal rulemaking work is underway.

Compliance perspective

New York-regulated insurance entities and trade groups should review the outreach materials and decide whether to submit comments before the deadline. Even at the outreach stage, this is the time to flag operational issues, cost concerns, and implementation timing.

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