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Supporting Policyholders During the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025 may create challenges for some agents and customers, and Selective is committed to doing what we can to help. Several state insurance departments have issued guidance for carriers to issue temporary relief measures for those affected. Relief options vary by state and situation; please review the bulletins below for the latest updates.

State-Specific Relief Bulletins

Alabama

Alabama Department of Insurance Bulletin 2025-07 Federal Shutdown

Arizona

Arizona Department of Insurance & Financial Institutions Government Shutdown and Insurance Customer Relief Bulletin

California

California Insurance Commissioner Request for Grace Period for Federal Workforce

Colorado

Colorado Division of Insurance Bulletin B-605 and Revised Bulletins – Federal Shutdown Guidance

Connecticut

Connecticut Insurance Department Bulletin IC-46 – Temporary Relief for Shutdown-Affected Policyholders

Delaware

Delaware Insurance Department Bulletin No. 160 – Relief for Policyholders During Federal Shutdown

Illinois

Illinois Department of Insurance Company Bulletin 2025-17 – Federal Shutdown Support

Kentucky

Kentucky Department of Insurance Bulletin 2025-04 - Grace Period for Federal Employees

Maine

Maine Bureau of Insurance Bulletin 488 - Flexibility for Federal Employees and other Impacted Persons

Maryland

Maryland Insurance Administration Bulletin 25-16 – Non-Payment of Premiums Due to Shutdown

Minnesota

Minnesota Memo Related to Assistance to Individuals Affected by the Federal Government Shutdown

Mississippi

Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletin 2025-6 Notice to Insurance Companies

New Jersey

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Bulletin 25_09 – Federal Shutdown Relief

Oregon

Oregon Department of Financial Regulation Bulletin 2025-8 – Government Shutdown Relief Measures

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Notice 2025-11 to Insurance Companies Regarding Consumers Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown