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On June 23, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter to all regulated entities — banks, insurers, money transmitters, virtual currency companies, and others — cautioning that escalating global conflicts are intensifying threats to the U.S. financial system. The letter highlights increased risk from destructive cyberattacks, sanctions evasion, and illicit activity involving virtual assets. NYDFS urges institutions to take immediate, proactive steps to strengthen operational resilience, ensure compliance, and protect the financial sector from geopolitical spillover.

Read More NYDFS Warns of Heightened Risk From Global Conflicts: What Regulated Entities Must Do Now

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 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

On October 3, Governor Maura Healey appointed Michael T. Caljouw as the new Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI). Starting November 4, 2024, Caljouw will bring over 30 years of experience in insurance law, policy, and regulatory affairs to lead one of the country’s largest insurance markets.
Read More Massachusetts Appoints New DOI Commissioner: Michael Caljouw

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
In Person Only

Locke Lord is proud to sponsor and host the 2024 Insurance Forum in the Chicago office on October 30. Paige Waters will…
Read More You’re Invited: Complimentary 2024 Insurance Forum

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