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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Broker Malpractice: How Policyholders Can Proactively Protect Themselves

Today, hosts Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse discuss a recent decision that addresses broker malpractice – a common claim for policyholders to pursue after learning insurance protection is unavailable or insufficient to cover...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Adopts New Short Position and Short Activity Reporting Requirements

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a new short position and short activity disclosure requirement under Rule 13f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Under Rule 13f-2, an...more

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Legislation Introduced Adding Exception to Diligent Effort Requirement In New York For Certain Excess Line Policies

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Almost all states promulgate regulations regarding “diligent efforts” that licensed excess line brokers must perform while wishing to offer permissible coverage from unlicensed insurance companies in that state’s market, when...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

5 Tips For Filing Gov't Notices After Insurance Producer M&A

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Each state Department of Insurance requires that insurance producers — brokers and agents — keep their information up to date in the DOI's records by timely notifying the DOI of any changes to the producer's information,...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup December 19 – December 23, 2022

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of December 19, 2022 – December 23, 2022...more

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Closing Up the SPAC Shop: Insurance Consequences and Opportunities for Liquidating SPACs

In 2020 and 2021, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) were all the rage. A SPAC is a “blank check company,” publicly traded, and organized for the purpose of merging with a private company. It’s a mechanism for a...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

New York Insurance Coverage Law Update - April 2022

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Second Department Holds Landlord Covered As Additional Insured Under Tenant’s Policy Where Tenant’s Employee Injured In Freight Elevator Used By Tenant- Bed Bath & Beyond leased third-floor retail and office space at a...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Broker and Consultant Disclosures to Group Health Plans under Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”) broadly addresses surprise medical billing and health plan transparency. This post focuses on Section 202 of Division BB (the “Provision”), which establishes...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Here's How R&W Insurance May Look After COVID-19

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It requires time and effort on the part of policyholders, but claims under representation and warranties (R&W) insurance policies do, in fact, get paid. That was one of the top findings from a new survey report by national...more

Dechert LLP

What Did the DOL Just “Rollover” (and Roll Out)? – “A Primary Basis” for Understanding the New Proposed ERISA Exemption and...

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The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) on June 29, 2020 issued a release (the “Release”) proposing an important new initiative for retirement accounts (“Plans”) that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Insurance Regulators and Startups Discuss Pitfalls and Engagement at InsureTech Connect 2017

• Recent shifts in insurance regulation are driven by consumer demand. • Traps for the unwary mean that insurtech startups should engage with regulators early and often. • Brokers need to know how to navigate the...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

NY Financial Services Companies’ 2017 Resolution: Cybersecurity

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) made headlines back in late September with a “first-in-the-nation” piece of legislation aimed at mandating specific cybersecurity protocols for banks, insurance...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Monitoring Your Own Behaviour – Guidance for Insurers on the Use of Telematics

As businesses across the economic spectrum seek to develop personalized pricing strategies, the insurance sector continues to lead the way with renewed impetus behind telematics-based insurance offerings. As...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Insurer Has No Duty To Verify Accuracy of Insurance Application Representations

In American Way Cellular, Inc. v. Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, issued May 30, 2013, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District reaffirmed that insurers are not obligated to investigate...more

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