October 8, 2026 News Releases New Mexico Officials Demonstrate How Home Wildfire Mitigation Can Reduce Ignition Risk Socorro, N.M. — The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) partnered with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the State Fire Marshalls Dept. on October 7 to demonstrate how wildfire mitigation can affect a home’s vulnerability to fire. The demonstration compared model homes with different levels of wildfire […] Read More
October 8, 2026 News Releases NEW MEXICO ANNOUNCES RATES FOR 2027 SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET Contact: Viara IanakievaEmail: Viara.Ianakieva@osi.nm.gov Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. As of March 2026, over 31,000 New Mexicans were enrolled in a small group plan. The average increase across small group plans is 19.8%. […] Read More
September 1, 2026 News Releases NEW MEXICO ANNOUNCES RATES FOR 2027 ACA PLANS, STATE PREMIUM SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE TO HELP ENROLLEES WITH COSTS Contact: Life and Health Product Filing BureauEmail: life.health@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2027 rates for individual market Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans sold on and off BeWell, the New Mexico Health Insurance Marketplace. The average increase is 24.4%; OSI scrutinized the rates and they […] Read More
May 28, 2026 News Releases THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE RECAPS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH OSI Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant and Review Prevention and Preparedness Recommendations Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – As Wildfire Awareness Month concludes, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance reminds residents that wildfire prevention remains a shared responsibility that extends well beyond the month of May. With the […] Read More
May 26, 2026 News Releases DURING PEAK WILDFIRE SEASON, REMEMBER TO PREPARE GO-BAGS,REVIEW EVACUATION ROUTES Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – When it comes to wildfire awareness, it is key to be prepared at a moment’s notice with go-bag essentials and evacuation routes in mind. During Wildfire Awareness Month and throughout peak wildfire season, residents are encouraged to prepare emergency “go-bags” and review evacuation […] Read More
May 21, 2026 News Releases SPRING AND SUMMER SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER DURING WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy warmer weather, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding residents to stay mindful of how small actions can make a big difference in preventing devastating fires. OSI is reminding New Mexico residents to […] Read More
May 19, 2026 News Releases THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURNACE URGES NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS TO REPORT WILDFIRES QUICKLY AS FIRE SEASON IS UNDERWAY Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – Wildfire Awareness Month is underway, and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is continuing to remind residents about summer safety tips, how to protect your home and property from wildfire, and what the public needs to do to remain vigilant. Fast […] Read More
May 14, 2026 News Releases SAFETY FIRST: MECHANICAL, TOOL AND YARD MAINTENCE FIREPREVENTION TIPS TO PRACTICE DURING WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – As of April 2026, many regions across New Mexico are under active fire restrictions due to high-risk seasonal conditions. With “hot work” – including welding, grinding, and metal cutting – identified as a primary cause of human-started wildfires, the Office of the Superintendent […] Read More
May 12, 2026 News Releases THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF HOME HARDENING, IBHS STANDARDS DURING WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH OSI reminds residents to take advantage of the Wildfire Prepared Home program to protectproperty and lower insurance rates Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout the month of May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding […] Read More
May 7, 2026 News Releases PREVENT SPARKING DISASTER: PRACTICE PROPER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DURING WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Contact: Elouisa Tyler, Consumer Assistance Bureau ChiefEmail: Elouisa.Tyler@osi.nm.gov SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken As dry […] Read More
