On September 4, the Louisiana Department of Insurance issued Advisory Letter 2014-04 (the "Advisory") to advise all life and annuity insurers licensed in Louisiana regarding use of the Social Security Administration's Death...more
The battle over unclaimed property continues to spawn increased litigation and regulatory activity.
Litigation Highlights -
In December 2013, a West Virginia court dismissed 63 lawsuits brought by the Treasurer...more
In response to privacy-related concerns about the potential misuse of the Social Security Administration's Death Master File (DMF), Congress restricted access to the DMF in late 2013. Section 203 of the Bipartisan Budget Act...more