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John leverages deep industry knowledge to provide practical, business-oriented solutions for insurance companies, advising on both regulatory and transactional matters, with particular experience in the complex surplus lines sector.

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time. If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out. The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (April 8th, 2020)

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time. If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out. The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (April 7th, 2020)

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time.  If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out.  The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (April 6th, 2020)

We are pleased to present this 20th Anniversary edition of our Excess and Surplus Lines Law Manual. This edition reflects all of the pertinent changes in the surplus lines laws and regulations of the 50 states and U.S. territories during the past year. The website provides you with the ability to click on the states and territories of interest to view the updates.
Read More Excess and Surplus Lines Law Manual 2020 Update

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time.  If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out.  The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (April 3rd, 2020)

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time. If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out. The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (April 2nd, 2020 – Updated)

In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time.  If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out.  The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More COVID-19 Daily Insurance Regulatory Updates To Keep You Informed During The Lockdown (March 31st, 2020)

On February 14, 2020, Illinois introduced legislation (SB3783) that would make significant ‎changes in the manner certain surplus lines placements are made in Illinois. Illinois would be the ‎latest state to amend their surplus lines laws and improve efficiency in the placement of surplus ‎lines risks.‎
Read More LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 22): Illinois Introduces Changes to Surplus Lines Laws Regarding Declinations and Group Policies

Following comments by interested parties, including the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and the Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY), at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall National Meeting in Austin, Texas, the Surplus Lines Task Force tabled its new Blanks proposal regarding home state direct premium written.
Read More LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 20): UPDATE: NAIC Surplus Lines Task Force Tables Blanks Proposal for Home State Direct Premiums Written

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) published a bulletin on November 8 ‎regarding the California Department of Insurance (“CID”) issued legal opinion, which concluded that ‎the cancellation and non-renewal provisions under California Insurance Code (“CIC”) sections 677 and ‎‎678 apply to insurance policies written on risks located or resident in California by non-admitted ‎‎(surplus line) insurers that insure any of the contingencies specific in CIC section 675 (the “Opinion”).‎
Read More LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 18): Surplus Lines Compliance – Does it Apply or Not?