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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The New Fiduciary Rule (36): Confusion about Annual Retrospective Reviews

The Department of Labor has issued its final regulation defining fiduciary status for investment advice to retirement investors and the related exemptions for prohibited conflicts—PTE 2020-02 and 84-24. The exemptions provide...more

Goldberg Segalla

[Webinar] Reinsurance 101: An Overview of Important Concepts - June 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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While reinsurance deals with some of the most complex risks in the insurance system, understanding reinsurance doesn’t have to be complex. Join Goldberg Segalla partners Bruce Engel and Larry Mason as they present an overview...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court Reiterated Prevailing Standard in Pennsylvania for Establishing Existence of ‘Special Relationship’ Between Insurance...

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Mohanan, et al. v. Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance Company, 2023 WL 8026106 (E.D. Pa. Nov. 20, 2023) - The court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss to strike references to a “special relationship” owed to the...more

Goldberg Segalla

[Webinar] Labor Law Update: Fall 2023 - December 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee will discuss the basics of NY Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200, as well as recent cases of interest from the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division. This...more

Carlton Fields

DOL Tries Once Again To Define What Constitutes Investment Advice Under ERISA

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On Friday, November 3, the Federal Register published the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) latest attempt to redefine who is an “investment advice fiduciary” under ERISA. In conjunction with the regulatory proposal, the...more

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[Event] Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium - November 29th - December 1st, New York, NY

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DRI's Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium is the flagship educational and networking program for insurance executives, claims professionals, and outside counsel who specialize in insurance coverage. This year's...more

Goldberg Segalla

[Webinar] Handling Trucking Claims: A Primer on Common Liability and Coverage Issues - June 27th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Attorneys from Goldberg Segalla’s Global Insurance Services and Transportation practice groups will provide a free, interactive webinar on some of the common liability and coverage issues arising from claims involving...more

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NYS DFS scores Big Win in New York Court of Appeals

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On October 20, 2022, the New York Court of Appeals ― the highest court in New York ― issued its opinion in In the Matter of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York Inc., et al. v. New York State Department of...more

Adams and Reese LLP

You Can’t Get What You Don’t Ask For

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You Can’t Get What You Don’t Ask For: U.S. Fifth Circuit Declines to Impose “Heightened Duty” on Insurance Agents and Brokers to Procure Coverage Not Specifically Requested by their Customers...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Fire Preparedness for Vineyards and Wineries

Winter, spring, summer, fire season, and fall – as Californians, we have all become accustomed to a fifth season – fire season. Even worse, fire season was once confined to just a few months, but now is a threat for most of...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Leveraging Claims Handling Requirements to Get Results - February 23rd, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PST

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Insurance companies are notorious for putting policyholders through the wringer when a claim is made. Learn how to push back and better advocate for yourself and your clients in this fast-paced webinar led by some of the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Insurance Agents as Independent Contractors: Best Practices To Preserve This Status

There are multiple benefits to insurance companies from utilizing an independent contractor model with its insurance agents. These include, for example, typically not having to supply office space, equipment or benefits, as...more

Clark Hill PLC

Insurtech Briefly Podcast - Anti-Rebating Statutes (Part 2)

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In this episode, Robert Tomilson and Scott Galla continue their discussion of anti-rebating statutes. DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal...more

Clark Hill PLC

Insurtech Briefly Podcast - Anti-Rebating Statutes (Part 1)

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In this episode, Robert Tomilson and Scott Galla explore the purpose of anti-rebating statutes, regulations that bar insurance producers and agents from giving gifts or sharing commission. DISCLAIMER – No information...more

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LEGAL ALERT: Big Licensing Changes for Texas Insurance Professionals

On September 1, 2021, Texas HB 4030 went into effect, bringing with it several significant changes for Texas licensed (resident and non-resident) insurance professionals. As summarized below, HB 4030 implements several...more

Clark Hill PLC

Insurtech Briefly Podcast - Embedded Insurance: Past and Present

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In this episode, Robert Tomilson and Scott Galla briefly survey the nature, the use, and the success of embedded insurance, today and in the past. ...more

Carlton Fields

Recent Trends and Defense Strategies in Agent Sales Practice Suits

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Allegations of misconduct by agents and brokers are a consistent feature of lawsuits aimed at insurance companies. Several recent court decisions illustrate the types of claims insurers have faced and which defense strategies...more

Saul Ewing LLP

New York Court Determines “Best Interests” Amendment to Insurance Regulation No. 187 is Unconstitutional

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On April 29th, a New York Court struck down as unconstitutional the 2017 Amendment to Insurance Regulation 189. The Amendment, commonly referred to in New York as the “best interests” rule, expanded the scope of Regulation...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Webinar] Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021 - Emerging Issues in Coverage for Cyber and...

Join us for Hinshaw's Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021. This series will feature insurance thought leaders from Hinshaw and RPC, presenting on the most pressing insurance claims topics...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Webinar] Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021 - Construction Claims: A Practical Reservation...

Join us for Hinshaw's Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021. This series will feature insurance thought leaders from Hinshaw and RPC, presenting on the most pressing insurance claims topics...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Webinar] Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021 - COVID-19 Claims - April 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00...

Join us for Hinshaw's Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021. This series will feature insurance thought leaders from Hinshaw and RPC, presenting on the most pressing insurance claims topics...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Webinar] Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021 - Claims Handling Issues and Bad Faith...

Join us for Hinshaw's Webinar Series: Insurance Insights – What Insurers Need to Know in 2021. This series will feature insurance thought leaders from Hinshaw and RPC, presenting on the most pressing insurance claims topics...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Insurance Cybersecurity Certifications: A State Roundup

Many states require insurance providers registered to do business in their states to complete annual certifications of compliance. The deadline in New Hampshire is comping up, and is on March 1. Alabama, Delaware, Louisiana,...more

Locke Lord LLP

The Myth of the ‘Surplus Lines Agent’

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Increasingly, the world of insurance distribution has become highly specialized, utilizing technology and a multitude of parties to reach customers worldwide. The surplus lines industry is no exception. Surplus lines brokers...more

Clark Hill PLC

A Leader Who Embraces Change With a Positive Mindset

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In this episode of the Living in a Lonely World podcast, Vanessa speaks to insurance professional Bob Mazey, President of the New Jersey Agents Alliance. Bob is a dynamic entrepreneur, industry thought leader, and inspiring...more

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