WatchNew York Department of Financial ServicesNYJul 10, 2026

NYDFS pre-proposed Eighth Amendment to 11 NYCRR 16 on special risk insurance

On July 1, 2026, NYDFS posted a pre-proposed outreach item for the Eighth Amendment to 11 NYCRR 16, Insurance Regulation 86, concerning special risk insurance. Outreach comments were due July 13, 2026.

What changed

DFS opened pre-proposal outreach on amendments to Insurance Regulation 86 covering special risk insurance.

Compliance perspective

Affected insurance market participants should review the proposal and consider submitting outreach comments before the deadline. This item is insurance-focused and has limited direct impact on consumer finance licensing.

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