As previously reported, covered entities (including insurance companies and producers, and other licensees including individuals) that are subject to an exemption under the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation were required to file a Notice of Exemption by September 27, 2017. Having recently authorized “batch exemption” filings by
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Insurance and Reinsurance Newsletter – September 2017
Locke Lord’s Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter provides topical snapshots of recent developments in the fast-changing world of insurance. For further information on any of the subjects covered in the newsletter, please contact one of the members of our Insurance team.
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NAIC Cybersecurity Progress
On August 7, 2017, the NAIC’s Cybersecurity (EX) Working Group met in its continuing effort to develop a model cybersecurity law for the insurance industry. This effort, which commenced over a year ago, has taken a new direction following the recent promulgation of the New York Department of Financial Services…
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Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements are Piling Up
Beginning October 1, 2017, health insurers, health care centers, pharmacy benefits managers, and third party administrators that administer health benefits, and utilization of new companies, licensed in Connecticut, will be required to file their first annual certification to the insurance department that it maintains a comprehensive information security program in…
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New York Bolsters Security Standards for Insurers, but exempts certain RRGs, Captives, and Others
The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has recently taken a leading stance on strengthening the cybersecurity standards within the insurance sphere, but its reach has been curtailed due to pressures within the industry. Pursuant to 23 NYCRR Part 500 (the “Regulation”), every “Covered Entity” must maintain a cybersecurity…
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Please Join Us – Insurance M&A and Capital Raising Roundtable
Please join BDO USA, LLP, Locke Lord LLP, and Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. for a complimentary breakfast briefing. This event will highlight key considerations in a successful M&A transaction or capital raising transaction in today’s economic climate for the insurance industry – what do we anticipate next?
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Insurance and Reinsurance Newsletter – January 2017
Locke Lord’s Insurance & Reinsurance Newsletter provides topical snapshots of recent developments in the fast-changing world of insurance. For further information on any of the subjects covered in the newsletter, please contact one of the members of our Insurance team.
In This Issue:
- “New Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Requirements for
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New Cybersecurity Requirements coming for NYS DFS Insurers, Producers, and Other Licensees
As previously reported and explained here, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) promulgated a proposed regulation mandating cybersecurity requirements for all licensees, including insurance companies and producers, banks, and others. In response to 150 comments received from the industry, a revised proposed regulation was published December…
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Locke Lord’s Zach Lerner, Associate in the New York office, Co-Authors “The Privacy Shield and its Impact on U.S. Insurance Companies” for FORC Fall 2016 Edition
The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (the “Privacy Shield”) has been promulgated through a joint effort between the United States (the “U.S.”) and the European Union (the “EU”) in order to facilitate the transfer of personal data from the EU to U.S. companies. The Privacy Shield officially went live on August 1…
Update: Illinois Adopts Amendment to Simplify Insurer Record Retention and Destruction Requirements
The Illinois Department of Insurance (“IL DOI”) has amended its record disposal and destruction regulation effective May 23, 2016, significantly reducing reporting, book-keeping and retention obligations for Illinois domestic insurers, as well as any principal U.S. office of a foreign or alien insurer located in Illinois. The amendment to Title…
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