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InsurTech Weekly Roundup – July 19, 2019

by Alexandra Cavaliere | Jul 19, 2019 | InsurTech

While you were off changing the industry, you may have missed these important developments

Common Misconceptions About Risk Purchasing Groups

by Zachary Lerner | Jul 11, 2019 | United States

When Congress passed the Federal Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 in response to skyrocketing insurance premiums being charged for, and the lack of available, commercial liability insurance, a new regime was born.

New York Jumps on the Data Security Bandwagon

by Paul Sudentas | Jul 10, 2019 | New York Developments, Privacy/Data Security/Cyber Risk | United States

On June 17, the New York State Assembly passed the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act, commonly referred to as the SHIELD Act which will be enforced by the New York Attorney General. This SHIELD Act should not be confused with Marvel’s Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division also called S.H.I.E.L.D. The SHIELD Act is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law.

You’re Invited – NAIC Summer National Meeting Cocktail Reception – August 4

Jun 27, 2019 | Regulatory

Locke Lord’s Regulatory & Transactional Insurance Practice Group Invites You to a Cocktail & Hors d’oeuvre Reception During the NAIC National Summer Meeting

Updates to Massachusetts Data Breach Laws: House Bill No. 4806

by Theodore Augustinos, Jeffrey Bohn (Summer Associate) | Jun 26, 2019 | Massachusetts Developments | United States

On January 10, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill No. 4806 into law. The bill amends certain provisions of the state data breach notification law, increasing reporting requirements on a person or agency collecting personal information of Massachusetts residents.

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 12): Florida Embraces Surplus Lines Modernization

by Stephen Anastasia | Jun 26, 2019 | Excess and Surplus Lines, Florida Developments | United States

On Tuesday, June 18th, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 301 (the “Bill”), an insurance omnibus package aimed at modernizing the state’s surplus lines industry.

Locke Lord Receives Deal of the Year Award From The Deal for Role in CVS Health’s Acquisition of Aetna

Jun 21, 2019 | Healthcare, Regulatory

The Deal has awarded Locke Lord with its 2019 Deal of the Year distinction for the Firm’s role as national insurance regulatory counsel to CVS Health in its completed acquisition of Aetna. The honor was announced at the June 20 ceremony for The Deal Awards, which recognize leading lawyers, bankers, advisers and investors who are setting the trends in the industry.

InsurTech Weekly Roundup‎ – June 21, 2019

by Rebecca Hemmings | Jun 21, 2019 | InsurTech

While you were off changing the industry, you may have missed these important developments‎

Locke Lord QuickStudy: Excess Lines Association of New York Publishes Guidance on New York Group P&C Policies

by Zachary Lerner | Jun 19, 2019 | Excess and Surplus Lines, Industry Developments, InsurTech, New York Developments | United States

On June 17th, the Excess Lines Association of New York (“ELANY”) published Bulletin No. 2019-19 (the “Bulletin”) detailing New York’s substantial restrictions on group property and casualty insurance policies. The Bulletin echoes some of the remarks at the most recent Surplus Lines Law Group Meeting where this author provided details on the growing regulatory concerns as to group P&C policies.

Locke Lord QuickStudy: New Washington Statutory Financial Requirements for Providers of Service Contracts and Protection Product Guarantees Effective July 28, 2019

by Paige Waters, Stephanie O'Neill Macro | Jun 17, 2019 | Regulatory, Service Contracts and Warranties

Washington H.B. 1001 was enacted on April 8, 2019, and will take effect on July 28, 2019.1 H.B. 1001 makes changes to Wash Rev. Code Chapter 48.110 governing service contracts and protection product guarantees which permit new items to be covered under service contracts and establishes new minimum net worth and financial responsibility requirements for service contract providers.

InsurTech Weekly Roundup – July 19, 2019

Common Misconceptions About Risk Purchasing Groups

New York Jumps on the Data Security Bandwagon

You’re Invited – NAIC Summer National Meeting Cocktail Reception – August 4

Updates to Massachusetts Data Breach Laws: House Bill No. 4806

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 12): Florida Embraces Surplus Lines Modernization

Locke Lord Receives Deal of the Year Award From The Deal for Role in CVS Health’s Acquisition of Aetna

InsurTech Weekly Roundup‎ – June 21, 2019

Locke Lord QuickStudy: Excess Lines Association of New York Publishes Guidance on New York Group P&C Policies

Locke Lord QuickStudy: New Washington Statutory Financial Requirements for Providers of Service Contracts and Protection Product Guarantees Effective July 28, 2019

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