Code of Massachusetts Regulations 211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Here’s a detailed summary of 211 CMR – Division of Insurance (Massachusetts Code of Regulations):
📘 What is 211 CMR?
211 CMR is the official section of the Massachusetts Code of Regulations governing the activities overseen by the Division of Insurance, including rates, filings, standards, and compliance for insurers operating in the Commonwealth (mass.gov).
It’s updated via the Mass Register (last update noted April 12, 2024) (mass.gov).
🧾 Key Chapters & Topics
211 CMR is organized into dozens of chapters; here are some highlights:
| Chapter | Title & Topics |
|---|---|
| 3.00 | Motorcycle insurance |
| 7.00 | Holding‐company system (§7.01–7.17) (regulations.justia.com) |
| 16.00 | Petition process for rulemaking (§16.01–16.02) |
| 79.00 | Private passenger auto‑insurance rates and mandatory disclosures (§79.09) |
| 93.00 | Cost & expense containment for auto insurers |
| 133.00 | Standards for repair of damaged motor vehicles (§133.01–133.09) |
And many more, including chapters on life and health insurance (e.g. §§ 65–66 for LTC and small group health), risk-based capital, actuary standards, CI plans, and merged insurer procedures (mass.gov).
🔗 Accessing the Full Text
The Mass.gov Law Library provides full text, TOC, and downloadable PDFs—for example, you can download the 211 CMR 133.00 PDF (auto body repair standards) here: (mass.gov)
Cornell LII and Justia offer searchable online versions of each chapter (e.g., chapters 7.00, 16.00, 79.00, 93.00, etc.) .
🛠 Recent Updates & Proposed Changes
In June 2025, Massachusetts's Division of Insurance proposed streamlining 11 regulations under its "Massachusetts Means Business" initiative—including redlines to chapters such as 110, 123, 140, 144, 149, 16, 54, 79, 90, 91, among others (agencychecklists.com).
✅ What You Can Do Next
View the full Table of Contents and download PDFs: go to the official Mass.gov law library page for 211 CMR .
Search specific regulation chapters (like “211 CMR 79.09”) via Cornell LII or Justia for searchable text and historical amendments (law.cornell.edu).
Track proposed updates via the Massachusetts Division of Insurance—particularly the June 2025 regulatory modernization proposals (agencychecklists.com).
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