Administrative Letters, Administrative Orders, Insurance Laws & Insurance Regulations

Administrative Letters: An administrative letter is the method by which the Commissioner of Insurance formally communicates with entities regulated by the Bureau of Insurance. Administrative letters are not law but are positions that the Bureau of Insurance has taken. They may provide direction, instructions, interpretations, or general information. Click here to link to Administrative Letters that should be reviewed by every agent.

Administrative Orders: An administrative order is issued by the Bureau of Insurance for certain rate and form filings. Administrative orders document the approval of rates and forms for specific types of coverage.

Insurance and Related Laws:
Title 38.2 - Virginia insurance laws are enacted by the General Assembly. Most Virginia insurance laws are found in Title 38.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Related Laws- Frequently referenced Code of Virginia cites related to Insurance

Insurance Regulations: Regulations are administrative laws. In Virginia, insurance regulations are promulgated by the State Corporation Commission. Virginia insurance regulations are found in Title 14 of the Virginia Administrative Code. (The VAC site may not be updated to include the latest regulations. To view proposed or final regulations that have not been posted to the VAC website, please review the appropriate Commission order.)

For more information, you may contact the Bureau of Insurance using the phone numbers or the mailing address shown below.

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