New York-licensed insurers that write life and annuity products should consider possible balance-sheet implications for in-force variable business — including the ability to establish certain reserves over five years...more
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law a budget reconciliation act commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This sweeping tax bill represents the most comprehensive reform of U.S. tax...more
A number of provisions included in the Senate’s tax reform bill, H.R. 1 (the Senate Bill) would impact the insurance sector. Many of the provisions would affect only the life insurance industry. Others affect property &...more
In September, the Federal Insurance Office (“FIO”) issued its Annual Report on the Insurance Industry for 2015, including its “outlook” for 2016 based upon results reported through June 30, 2016....more
This week, the New York Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) announced that it will adopt a principle-based reserving (“PBR”) approach for life insurers beginning in 2018. The Department has also established a...more
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2016 Spring National Meeting from April 1 through April 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. As host, Louisiana provided beautiful weather and bountiful great food....more
The Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), Benjamin M. Lawsky, has informed his fellow state insurance regulators in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) that New...more