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Health Insurers

  • Circular Letter No. 9 (2004) - Electronic Filings via SERFF and Priority of Review
  • General Instructions for SERFF Filings in New York
  • Circular Letter No. 4 (2003) - "Prior Approval with Certification” Filing Procedure and Forms
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Life Insurers

  • Circular Letter No. 6 (2004) - Procedural Changes in the Approval Process for Life/Annuity Submissions
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    • Policy Form Compliance Certification "Attachment 1" (PDF)
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Property and Casualty Insurers

  • Supplement No. 3 to Circular Letter No. 11 (1998) - Optional Procedures for the Filing of Policy Forms, Rules and Rates (dated August 21, 2000)
  • Supplement No. 5 to Circular Letter No. 11 (1998) - Procedures for the Filing of Policy Forms, Rules and Rates: Use of Review Standards Checklists (dated March 21, 2003)
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