We are happy to provide the 2024 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, and a PDF of the entire manual.
United States
Washington Issues Technical Assistance Advisory 2024-02 Regarding the Use of AI in Insurance
On April 22, 2024, the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner issued Technical Assistance Advisory 2024-02 regarding “The Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance” (the “Advisory”).…
Maryland Issues Bulletin No. 24-11 on the Use of AI in Insurance
Commissioner Kathleen Birrane, Maryland Insurance Administration, on April 22, 2024 issued Bulletin No. 24-11, The Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance (the “Bulletin”).…
Kentucky Issues Bulletin 2024-02 on the Use of AI in Insurance
On April 16, 2024, the Kentucky Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2024-02 to all insurers licensed to do business in Kentucky regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Business of Insurance effective immediately.…
Illinois Appoints New Insurance Director
Effective April 15, 2024, Illinois will have a new Acting Insurance Director, Illinois State Senator Ann Gillespie. Senator Gillespie will step down from her Senate seat and will need to be confirmed by the Senate in her new position.…
Pennsylvania Adopts NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Insurers
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, Pennsylvania adopted 54 Pa.B. 1910 based upon the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems by Insurers; Notice 2024-04.…
Colorado Division of Insurance Holds Second Health Insurance Stakeholder Meeting for Implementing AI Requirements
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Colorado Division of Insurance (“Division”) held its second Unfair Discrimination in Insurance Practices – Health Insurance Stakeholder meeting where the Division discussed efforts to develop regulations addressing governance and risk management framework requirements for health insurers’ use of external consumer data and information sources, algorithms, and predicative models. The meeting presented an opportunity for stakeholders to provide comments and insights with respect to their positions on how the Division should proceed.…
NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AI Systems by Insurers Adopted in Eight States
Nevada has adopted the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AI Systems by Insurers along with seven other states, including Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, New Hampshire, Nevada, Rhode Island and Vermont.…
Ethical AI in Insurance: Survey Insights Webinar
Paige Waters will serve as a panelist at the 2024 Ethical AI In Insurance Survey Insights webinar on March 12, 2024 at 11am ET.…
JOIN US! 2023 Year in Review & 2024 Trends: AI in the Insurance Industry
Over the next few months, Locke Lord lawyers will tackle some of the most pressing AI concerns in a series of complimentary webinars discussing practical, real-world challenges facing organizations.…