New York Associate Zachary Lerner authored a Law360 article on commission sharing, referral fee and producer licensing issues. Within the article, Mr. Lerner identifies important issues for insurers and producers to consider,...
Read MoreThe insurance world has its share of industry organizations, and a new one has arrived. According to a joint announcement on July 25, 2017, the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Officer (“NAPSLO”) merged with...
Read MoreDave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner took an aggressive stand on Climate Change in a Press Release issued June 21, 2017, stating that if any “…climate denying politicians of red states who threaten to sue me, I will...
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature has passed legislation authorizing domestic surplus lines insurance companies in Texas, which may lead to an influx of new insurance company applications for licensure and redomestication to Texas...
Read MoreThe Texas Legislature is currently considering the authorization of domestic surplus lines insurance companies in Texas. If approved, Texas would join at least 10 other states with similar domestic surplus lines insurance company laws.
Read MoreNew York Associate Zach Lerner authored a Law360 article on group property and casualty insurance.
Read MoreWe are happy to provide the 2017 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.
Read MoreIn a sprawling 163 page opinion issued just last week, the Connecticut Appellate Court addressed, as a matter of first impression, five different issues that will significantly affect the disposition of asbestos, and potentially other, long tail claims in Connecticut.
Read MoreIn the early days of President Trump presidency, it has become increasingly likely that the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”) will be revisited by the Republican Congress and administration. President Trump was quoted on January 30th as referring to Dodd-Frank as a “disaster” and insisting that his administration would do a “big number” on the legislation.
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