For Immediate Release:
July 29, 2026

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Issues Bulletin Addressing 2026 Rule Changes

 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has issued Bulletin 2026-02 addressing 2026 rule changes following approval through House Joint Resolution 1091 (HJR. 1091). These updates, effective July 25, 2026, focus on key areas to modernize insurance regulation and improve consumer protections.

“These updates assist in keeping our rules current while providing greater clarity for the insurance industry and added protection for Oklahoma consumers,” Mulready said.

Key rule changes include:

  • Increasing the time frame for notification from an insurer to a policyholder regarding the nonrenewal or cancellation of a homeowners insurance policy or any other personal residential insurance coverage to 60 days
  • Removing outdated provisions related to discontinued programs and obsolete forms
  • Modernizing the filing requirements for insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

The full text of the bulletin is available at oid.ok.gov/bulletins.

Questions concerning Bulletin 2026-02 should be directed to the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) Legal Division at 405-521-2746 or by email to oidlegal@oid.ok.gov.

Media questions or comments should be directed to
Chief of Communications, Liz Heigle
Liz.Heigle@oid.ok.gov | (405) 819-2221