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Paige brings extensive experience in insurance and reinsurance law, handling transactional, regulatory, and insolvency matters for national and international clients.

The 2025 National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has stated that:

“As state insurance regulators and NAIC Members, our efforts are anchored by two core principles: maintaining fair, sound, and stable insurance markets, and protecting and educating consumers.”

Read More NAIC Establishes the Risk-Based Capital Model Governance (EX) Task Force in 2025

On February 11, New Jersey Banking and Insurance Commissioner Zimmerman issued Bulletin 25-03 regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) in insurance, applicable to all insurers authorized or admitted in New Jersey. New Jersey becomes the 23rd state to adopt the bulletin based on the NAIC Model Act on the Use of AIS by Insurers.

Read More New Jersey Adopts Bulletin on AI Use in Insurance

On February 5, Delaware joined 21 jurisdictions who adopted guidance similar to the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers in 2024, and four additional jurisdictions have otherwise issued guidance or regulation.

In addition to other detailed guidance, Bulletin No. 148 also reiterates the

Read More Delaware Insurance Commissioner Navarro Issues Bulletin No. 148 Re: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance

On February 3, the Hawaii Insurance Division issued a press release stating that Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito has retired as of January 31. Ito served in the division for 31 years in various capacities, including as commissioner for 10 years. He also served under four Hawaii governors and was most

Read More Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito Retired Effective January 31, 2025

On November 14, 2024, Oklahoma issued Bulletin 2024-11: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance. The Bulletin is applicable to all insurers that hold a certificate of authority to do business in the state and is based upon the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AIS by Insurers.
Read More Oklahoma Issued Bulletin 2024-11: Use of Artificial Intelligence ‎Systems in Insurance

2024 Insurance Forum
October 30, 2024 / 9:00 AM -3:30 PM
Offices of Locke Lord LLP, 111 S. Wacker Drive, 41st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
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Locke Lord is proud to sponsor and host the 2024 Insurance Forum in the Chicago office on October 30. Paige Waters will
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On August 9, 2024, the West Virginia Office of the Insurance Commissioner issued Bulletin 24-06 on Artificial Intelligence Systems (“Bulletin”). The Bulletin is applicable to “all insurers authorized to do business in West Virginia.” The Bulletin does not adopt the entire NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AIS by Insurers (“NAIC Bulleting”) verbatim; however, the language and concepts included in the Bulletin and largely track the NAIC Bulletin and often verbatim.
Read More West Virginia Issued Bulletin No. 24-06 RE: Artificial ‎Intelligence

On August 7, 2024, Michigan issued Bulletin 2024-20-INS on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems By Insurers. The Bulletin is applicable to all Insurers, Nonprofit Health Services Plans, HMOs, and Dental Plan Organizations (collectively, “Insurers”) holding certificates of authority to do business in Michigan and is based upon the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AIS by Insurers. 
Read More Michigan Issued Bulletin 2024-20-INS RE: Use of AIS in ‎Insurers