Update February 11, 2011
Important Producer Notice On-line Declarations Feature Update
As you know, on December 22, 2010, the on-line declarations feature was taken offline because of a program not routing documents properly. This fix is taking longer than anticipated and we hope that the feature will be available soon. Due to the technical issue with the on-line declarations feature, the Associations will NOT stop generating any paper declarations from being printed and mailed until all issues with this feature is resolved The Associations will provide at least 30 days notice before stopping any paper declarations from being printed and mailed. We will keep you posted on the progress and apologize for any inconvenience.

Effective February 01, 2011
New Commercial Rates
The Associations will adopt ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc) loss costs approved for usage in the state of North Carolina.  In addition to this change a new limit of insurance relativity factor has been introduced to the rating calculations.  ISO introduced these changes effective January 1, 2011; however, the Association will adopt with an effective date of February 1, 2011 for new and continued business.  Please refer to your ISO Commercial Lines Manual for complete details regarding this change.

Effective May 01, 2011
NCJUA/NCIUA Windstorm Mitigation Credits
The NCIUA and NCJUA will adopt the mitigation program as developed by the North Carolina Rate Bureau for personal lines business. In addition, we have modeled a commercial lines program similar to the South Carolina Wind and Hail Underwriting Association (but our credits are different). Details regarding both programs will be announced closer to the implementation date of May 01, 2011.

Effective January 01, 2011
NCIUA Payment Plan
The NCIUA will begin offering a payment plan of quarterly or semi annual on January 01, 2011. We will post the finalized details of the plans closer to the January 01, 2011 implementation date.

Effective September 01, 2010
New Commercial Rates
The Associations will adopt ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc) loss costs approved for usage in the state of North Carolina.