State Legislative Developments Archives

New Hampshire Takes the NAIC Plunge

by Theodore Augustinos | Aug 9, 2019 | Privacy/Data Security/Cyber Risk, Regulatory, State Legislative Developments | United States

On August 2, 2019, New Hampshire became the most recent of many states that adopted an Insurance Data Security Law (Senate Bill 194-FN) modeled after the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Insurance Data Security Model Law. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 194-FN (SB194) into law requiring insurance companies licensed in NH (“Licensees”) to implement information security programs, and to report cybersecurity events.

InsurTech Weekly Roundup – April 12, 2019

by Aaron Igdalsky | Apr 12, 2019 | Connecticut Developments, InsurTech, State Legislative Developments | European Union, United States

While you were off changing the industry, you may have missed ‎‎these important developments

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 5): 2019 WSIA Spring Surplus Lines Law Group Meeting Recap and Summary of Trends

by Zachary Lerner | Apr 8, 2019 | California Developments, Excess and Surplus Lines, Florida Developments, New York Developments, State Legislative Developments | Bermuda, European Union, United Kingdom, United States

The Surplus Lines Law Group held its spring meeting on Friday, April 5 in Biloxi, Mississippi. A number of presentations were given at the meeting, including updates on the trends around the nation with respect to the diligence search requirement, international tax and cybersecurity issues, as well as a presentation by this author as to the challenges surrounding placing group insurance coverage on a surplus lines basis (including unique hurdles applicable to risk purchasing groups).

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 4): Nebraska Becomes Latest State to Adopt Domestic Surplus Lines Legislation

by John Emmanuel | Mar 25, 2019 | Excess and Surplus Lines, State Legislative Developments | United States

On March 12, 2019, Nebraska joined the small but growing number of states to adopt “domestic” ‎surplus lines legislation. Illinois was the first state to adopt domestic surplus lines legislation in ‎‎1998 but the trend only gained traction over the last few years.‎

Privacy & Cybersecurity Newsletter – January 2019

Jan 17, 2019 | California Developments, Illinois Developments, New York Developments, Privacy/Data Security/Cyber Risk, Regulatory, State Legislative Developments | United States

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.

Michigan Governor-elect Appoints Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services

Dec 28, 2018 | State Legislative Developments | United States

Michigan Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Anita Fox as Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Anita Fox will replace Patrick M. McPharlin who has served as the Director since May 2015.

New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent to Step Down

Dec 19, 2018 | State Legislative Developments | United States

Maria T. Vullo announced today that she will be stepping down as Superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services effective February 1, 2019.

Texas Department of Insurance Announces New Legislative Priorities

by Jon Gillum | Dec 17, 2018 | Regulatory, State Legislative Developments, Texas Developments | United States

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.‎

Raymond G. Farmer to Continue as Director of the South Carolina Insurance Department

Dec 14, 2018 | State Legislative Developments | United States

Raymond G. Farmer will continue as the Director of the South Carolina Insurance Department as announced recently by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Mr. Farmer has served as the Director of Insurance in South Carolina since 2012 when he was appointed by then Governor Nikki Haley.

Julie Mix McPeak Reappointed as Tennessee Insurance Commissioner by Governor-Elect Bill Lee

Dec 13, 2018 | State Legislative Developments | United States

Tennessee Governor-Elect Bill Lee has reappointed Julie Mix McPeak as the Tennessee Insurance Commissioner. Julie Mix McPeak has served as the Insurance Commissioner in Tennessee since 2011 and was previously the Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Insurance.

Topic: State Legislative Developments

New Hampshire Takes the NAIC Plunge

InsurTech Weekly Roundup – April 12, 2019

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 5): 2019 WSIA Spring Surplus Lines Law Group Meeting Recap and Summary of Trends

LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 4): Nebraska Becomes Latest State to Adopt Domestic Surplus Lines Legislation

Privacy & Cybersecurity Newsletter – January 2019

Michigan Governor-elect Appoints Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services

New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent to Step Down

Texas Department of Insurance Announces New Legislative Priorities

Raymond G. Farmer to Continue as Director of the South Carolina Insurance Department

Julie Mix McPeak Reappointed as Tennessee Insurance Commissioner by Governor-Elect Bill Lee

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