What is this notice about?
The Alaska Division of Insurance will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2026, in Anchorage and online to hear from the public about which kinds of insurance people generally cannot buy from insurers licensed in Alaska. The information will be used to update the "surplus lines placement list," which covers insurance that may be placed with insurers not licensed in the state. Written comments are accepted until 4:30 p.m. on October 28, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Under Alaska Statute (AS) 21.06.180, the Division of Insurance is holding a hearing so the director can issue an order under Alaska Administrative Code 3 AAC 25.040 updating the surplus lines placement list.
What action is being taken?
The Division of Insurance is gathering public testimony on the types of insurance that insureds generally are unable to get from admitted (state-licensed) insurers, so the director can issue an order updating the surplus lines placement list.
Who is involved: Division of Insurance, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; insurance buyers, insurers and others affected by the surplus lines placement list.
How can the public respond?
Respond by Wed, Oct 28, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Written comments must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026.”
Ways to respond
- Testify at hearing Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (in person, by Microsoft Teams, or by phone)
- Mail Division of Insurance; Attention: Chad Bennett; 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1560, Anchorage, AK 99501-3597
- Email chad.bennett@alaska.gov
What to include
Any interested person may present oral or written statements relevant to the proposed action. Refer to Hearing H 26-02, Surplus Lines Placement List. People with a disability who need special accommodation to take part in the hearing should email Ira Blankenship at ira.blankenship@alaska.gov no later than Friday, October 16, 2026.
Contact
Chad Bennett
Division of Insurance, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
chad.bennett@alaska.gov
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1560, Anchorage, AK 99501-3597
Will there be public meetings?
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Public hearing: Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Avenue Anchorage, Alaska
Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID 259 866 989 692 736, Passcode 5Sh9NE6E. Phone: +1 907-202-7104,880444869# (United States, Anchorage), Phone conference ID: 880 444 869#. Video conferencing device: Tenant key 260748889@t.plcm.vc, Video ID 115 084 625 6.
Key dates
- Oct 16, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations for the hearing (email ira.blankenship@alaska.gov)
- Oct 21, 2026: Public hearing, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, and online
- Oct 28, 2026: Written comments due by 4:30 p.m.
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.