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Constructs in Industry Loss Cat Bonds

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Catastrophe bonds using industry-loss triggers have become increasingly popular among ILS investors and cedant sponsors. Industry loss catastrophe bonds pose less adverse selection risk from the point of view of...more

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NYSDFS Issues Final Circular for Insurers on Artificial Intelligence and External Data Use

On July 11, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) adopted a final circular about the "Use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance...more

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NYDFS Issues Final Circular Letter Guidance on Use of AI in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing

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On July 11, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released Insurance Circular Letter No. 7, which establishes guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AIS”) and external consumer data...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

NYDFS Releases Circular Letter on the Use of AI and Data in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing

On July 11, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued Circular No. 7 Re: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance Underwriting and...more

Locke Lord LLP

New York DFS Issues Circular Letter No. 7 RE: Use of AIS and ECDIS in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing

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On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued Circular No. 7 Re: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources in Insurance Underwriting...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

AI’s Impact on Property Insurance Coverage

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, such as computer systems for assistance in quickly answering complicated questions, researching a specific topic, or creating an...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: A Guide to Solvency II – Chapter 8: Capital Requirements

The Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR) is designed to protect policyholders by helping ensure that insurers can survive difficult periods and pay claims as they fall due. It prescribes a specific level of capital that an...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Louisiana MGA Legislation: A Sign of Heightened Scrutiny?

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Louisiana recently amended its statutes regulating managing general agents (MGAs). Certain of the amendments conform Louisiana law to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners MGA Model Act (NAIC Model) adopted in...more

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Expert Series Q&A: Joe Corsello, Euclid Transactional

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Joe Corsello, Associate General Counsel & Managing Director, Claims for Euclid Transactional, shares his insights on pivoting from litigation to reps and warranties insurance, opportunities for those seeking a career in the...more

J.S. Held

Severe Convective Storms and Associated Insurance Weather Risks

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Severe convective storms (SCSs) occur during all seasons in the United States. According to Aon, severe convective storms have accounted for 70% of global insurance losses in recent years, and there continues to be a rise in...more

Cozen O'Connor

Court Permits Parties to Cure Defective Diversity Jurisdiction in Suit Against Underwriters at Lloyd’s

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In MAve Hotel Investors LLC d/b/a The MAve Hotel, et al. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, et al., 2024 WL 2830909, (S.D.N.Y. 2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the...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

J.S. Held

Weather Hazards & Insurance Claims Considerations Across the US

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Introduction: Exploring Hazardous Weather Patterns Across the US - Every day, somewhere in the United States, some sort of hazardous weather is occurring. The vastness of the nation—from the Arctic Ocean coastline to the...more

Goodwin

5 Essential Tips for Tailoring Your Diligence Plan to Secure R&W Insurance in Manufacturing Deals

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It is no secret that a representations and warranties (R&W) insurer’s underwriting focus is informed by industry-specific risks and claims experience. For manufacturing businesses, aligning the buyer’s diligence plan and the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

PRA Announces Final Adjustments to ‘Solvency UK’ Rules and Consults on Requirements for ‘Solvent Exit’ Plans

As discussed in our previous updates, in June 2020 the UK government announced a wide-ranging review of the Solvency II framework in the UK, aimed at reforming the insurance regulatory framework inherited from the EU given...more

Goodwin

Developments in W&I Insurance in Asia

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In recent years, the number of insurers offering M&A insurance (known as warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance) in Asia has doubled. This is ushering in a new era for risk allocation in M&A that is more favorable to buyers...more

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Claims Notes

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New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is concerned that AI’s self-learning behavior increases the risks of unlawful or unfair discrimination. DFS will audit insurers’ use of AI. Such insurers need to maintain...more

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NYDFS Releases Circular Letter on Use of AI in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing

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On January 17, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued a proposed circular letter for comment regarding the “Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information...more

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New York Department of Financial Services Proposes Circular to Address Insurance Companies’ Use of Artificial Intelligence

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On Jan. 17, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS” or “Department”) issued for public comment a proposed circular letter (“Circular”) for addressing the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AIS”) and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Artificial Intelligence Briefing: NYDFS Releases Proposed Circular on AI Use in Insurance Underwriting, Pricing

New York’s Department of Financial Services releases proposed guidance on AI and other data sources in insurance underwriting and pricing — and you’ll note plenty of influence from Colorado’s governance regulation and the...more

Locke Lord LLP

NY DFS Jumps on the AI Bandwagon by ‎Issuing Proposed Guidance to ‎New York Licensed Insurers ‎Relating to Underwriting

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On January 17, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) exposed for comment a proposed circular letter regarding “Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems and External Consumer Data and Information Sources...more

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Lawsuits Alleging Violations of Illinois’ GIPA Are Piling Into Court Like Clowns Out of a Circus Car

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A string of putative class actions has been filed against life insurance companies for allegedly violating section 20(b) of Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by using applicants’ family medical history in...more

Locke Lord LLP

Artificial Intelligence Regulation in the ‎Insurance Industry – 2023 a Year in Review

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2023 has been a very productive year for regulators advancing their efforts to understand new technologies and consider whether and how to regulate the rapidly developing technologies, including artificial intelligence,...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

[White Paper] United States Insurance Trends and Decisions 2023

As 2024 rapidly approaches, we look back at some of the key decisions, trends, and developments impacting the U.S. insurance industry in 2023 and look ahead at some trends and cases to watch in 2024. Insurers continue to...more

Paul Hastings LLP

An Eye on Insurance: Recent Developments in Insurance Regulation

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The last months of 2023 capped off another major year for insurance regulation, with state insurance regulators and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners undertaking a number of initiatives that will affect the...more

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