Topic: Connecticut Developments

Connecticut Court Rules That Insured Contractor’s Faulty Work Cannot Constitute Occurrence

Earlier this month, the Connecticut Superior Court for the Judicial District of Waterbury, Complex Litigation Docket, ruled that where a contractor was sued based on allegations of poor workmanship, the allegations are not covered by the contractor’s general liability policy because they do not constitute an “occurrence.” 

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Information Security Breaches and Appropriate Responses – New Mandatory Security Rule in Massachusetts and Privacy Policy in Connecticut

An increase in data breaches affecting various  industries, including banking, insurance and other financial services, has been profiled recently.  These developments require companies to anticipate problems, develop new responsive policies and protective procedures, and react quickly to near-crisis situations resulting from data breaches. 

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Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Webinar: ‘Mortgage-Backed and Auction-Rate Securities: Structure, Litigation and Insurance Issues’

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar on the above topic on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM BST

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The National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2008 (H.R. 5611) receives support from the Connecticut Insurance Commissioner

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Sullivan recently endorsed proposed federal legislation to streamline the insurance producer licensing process and establish uniformity in the qualifications that need to be met in order to conduct business in multiple states.  According to Sullivan, producer regulation is an area where there is a need for federal legislation. 

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Connecticut Passes Law on the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers

On June 10, 2008, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law “An Act Concerning the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers,” Public Act No. 08-167 (the “Act”).  The Act, which becomes effective October 1, 2008, requires any person who collects Social Security numbers in the course of business to create a privacy protection policy. 

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Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Webinar: ‘Mortgage-Backed and Auction-Rate Securities: Structure, Litigation and Insurance Issues’

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar on the above topic on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM BST

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TODAY’S WEBINAR: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

Today, Thursday, August 28, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar entitled “Insurance Implications of Climate Change”. This 60 minute webinar will comprise a discussion of the global legal framework which recognizes the reality of climate change. 

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Connecticut Attorney General Files Complaints Against Rating Agencies

The Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal, recently filed separate complaints against The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (as the parent of Standard & Poor’s), Moody’s Corp., and Fitch, Inc.  The complaints were filed in the Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of Hartford.  Each complaint contains a single count for violation of Connecticut’s Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA). 

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August 28 EAPD Webinar: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

On Thursday, August 28, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar entitled “Insurance Implications of Climate Change”. This 60 minute webinar will comprise a discussion of the global legal framework which recognizes the reality of climate change. 

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