Maine HP 1038 enacts a new section 24-A MRSA §4350-F that addresses “spread pricing prohibitions” and applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. Definitions in this new section include “pharmacy benefits management fee” and “spread pricing” with the latter defined as “any amount charged or claimed by a pharmacy benefits manager in excess of the ingredient cost for a dispensed prescription drug plus the dispensing fee paid directly or indirectly

As I write my last President’s Remarks, I can’t help but to look back over this past year and be grateful.  I was honored to be President of IRES in 2020 and to serve again as President for a second term has been incredible.  I am reminded that teamwork, collaboration and compromise are key factors in making IRES an organization that we can all be proud of.  During this past year, IRES has continued to offer its very successful Market Conduct Management Program (“MCM”), with

Important CE Deadlines It’s that time of year again, and the deadlines for the National IRES Continuing Education (“NICE”) Program are fast approaching. The NICE Program mandates that all members holding an AIE®, CIE®, or CICSR® must earn and report a minimum of 15 hours of qualifying continuing education (“CE”) credit each year. All items submitted for credit must be completed within the current compliance period, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. All cr

I am an Insurance Supervisor in the Market Conduct Division at the Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”). In this role, I guide my team through all phases of market conduct work, including analysis, continuum actions, and exams. I also work closely with other divisions within the LDI as well as external stakeholders to help monitor and improve the insurance environment in Louisiana.

Saddle Up for the 2025 CDS: “Houston Rodeo of Compliance.” Dust off those boots, grab your Stetson, and head to Houston for the most rootin’-tootin’ insurance regulation roundup of the year! The 2025 IRES Career Development Seminar (CDS) is blazing a trail like never before with this year’s theme: “Houston Rodeo of Compliance: Wrangling the Latest in Insurance Regulation.” From July 27–29, we’re bringing the regulatory rodeo to the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria—and y’all won

Tell us about yourself. I have been with the department for six years. Previously, I worked in the insurance industry handling complex...