On April 29th, a New York Court struck down as unconstitutional the 2017 Amendment to Insurance Regulation 189. The Amendment, commonly referred to in New York as the “best interests” rule, expanded the scope of Regulation...more
On January 7, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) published Guidance on Whistleblowing Programs (the “Guidance”). ...more
Effective August 1, 2019, the New York Department of Financial Services has amended and renamed New York Insurance Regulation 187, which will now be called “Suitability and Best Interests in Life Insurance and Annuity...more
In December 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) promulgated Regulation 208 to rein in marketing activities of title insurance corporations, title agents, and closers. The goal of Regulation 208 was to...more
The New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) is in the final days of accepting public comment on its revised cybersecurity regulation, which would be codified at 23 NYCRR 500. As the comment period winds down to a...more
On December 8, 2016, the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “Department”) issued a Circular Letter to provide guidance in response to the alleged failure of certain life insurance producers and life insurers...more