Locke Lord’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Newsletter provides topical snapshots of recent developments in the fast-changing world of privacy, data protection, and cyber risk management. For further information on any of the subjects covered in the newsletter, please contact one of the members of our privacy and cybersecurity team.
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Regulatory
An FAQ on the State of Direct Procurement Insurance
Zachary Lerner, a Partner in Locke Lord’s New York office and member of the Regulatory and Transactional Insurance Practice Group, wrote a Law360 article “An FAQ on the State of Direct Procurement Insurance,” which outlines common questions people unfamiliar with direct procurement insurance might have and best practices in carrying out direct procurement transactions.
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New Captive Insurance Rules Adopted in Texas
The Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”) has amended its administrative rules governing Texas captive insurance companies. Specifically, TDI has revised various provisions in Volume 28, Chapter 6 of the Texas Administrative Code, primarily to comport with prior legislative changes in 2017 that impact the formation and oversight of captive insurance…
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Texas Department of Insurance Announces New Legislative Priorities
The Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”) has released its 2018 Biennial Report to the 86th Texas Legislature. Every two years and pursuant to Texas Insurance Code section 32.022, TDI releases a report on insurance areas that the Department has identified for priority attention in the upcoming Texas legislative session. The…
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Texas Revamps Surplus Lines Regulations
The Texas Commissioner of Insurance has announced the repeal and replacement of provisions Chapter 15 Texas Administrative Code related to the regulation of surplus lines insurance. The proposed new rules were originally published in June, 2018 and have been adopted with modification. According to the December 10, 2018 adopting release,…
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US Treasury Announces New Covered Agreement on Insurance and Reinsurance Regulation with UK
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced on December 11, 2018 that they intend to sign a new Bilateral Agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. on Prudential Measures Regarding Insurance and Reinsurance (“Covered Agreement”).
In its press release, the U.S. Treasury…
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NCOIL to Consider Resolution Asserting McCarran-Ferguson Reverse Preemption over the Supervision of Insurance
When the National Council of Insurance Legislators (“NCOIL”) holds its Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City later this week, it will consider a proposed resolution entitled the “Resolution Asserting McCarran-Ferguson Reverse Preemption over the Supervision of Insurance Companies by the Federal Reserve Board and its Examiners” (“Proposed Resolution…
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Texas Department of Insurance Proposes Amendments to Examination Rules
The Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”) has proposed amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code sections 7.83 and 7.84, which govern the appeal of and frequency of TDI examinations. These amendments address changes to Texas Insurance Code section 401.052 and Chapter 964 of the Texas Insurance Code resulting from prior legislation. …
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You’re Invited – NAIC Fall National Meeting Cocktail Reception – November 16
Locke Lord’s Regulatory & Transactional Insurance Practice Group Invites You to a Cocktail Reception & Hors d’oeuvre Buffet during the NAIC Fall 2018 National Meeting in San Francisco, CA.
Friday, November 16, 2018
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Pacific)
Cityscape
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco,…
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Texas Regulators Propose Increased Opportunities for Domestic Captives
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has proposed a new rule and certain amendments to existing rules intended to implement provisions of the Texas Insurance Code that apply to captive insurance companies.
The proposed rule and amendments follow 2015 and 2017 legislative amendments to the Insurance Code, which enacted certain…
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