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The Road to Regulation: Vehicle Service Contracts Explained — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso are joined by Brian Casey, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke's Insurance, Transactional, and Regulatory Practice Group....more

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The Prudential Solvency Regime of the Cayman Islands

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The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) set out its approach to group (or consolidated) supervision in a November 2023 regulatory policy update (the Regulatory Policy). CIMA defines consolidated supervision as: “a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Virginia Bureau of Insurance Issues Updated Guidance Regarding Minimum Capital and Surplus, Seasoning, and Procedures for...

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On August 6, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance (BOI) issued Administrative Letter 2025-03 (the Letter) to all companies seeking to be licensed as insurers in Virginia. The Letter addresses requirements for domestic, foreign,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Premium Finance Study: Concerns Raised but No Regulatory Changes Proposed

- What is new: Preliminary findings from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) market study of premium finance, which focuses on motor and home insurance, highlight concerns about affordability, value and transparency,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 5: Prudential Solvency Regimes in the Middle East

This chapter discusses the prudential solvency regimes in the Middle East, a crucial topic for anyone involved in the insurance industry. The Middle East is an exciting place to be in today’s insurance market. It is expected...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Regulatory task force adopts asset adequacy testing for asset-intensive life reinsurance

U.S. life carriers engaging in “asset intensive reinsurance transactions” should consider new requirements for reporting and actuarial testing of these arrangements being developed by the National Association of Insurance...more

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2025 Arkansas Insurance Legislation Summary: Life

The 95th Arkansas General Assembly convened on January 13, 2025, and entered into an extended recess on April 16, 2025...more

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Delaware Department of Insurance Launches Exams of Third Party Administrators

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Key Takeaways - The Delaware Department of Insurance (Department) is conducting targeted market conduct exams of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) for compliance with state insurance laws and regulations....more

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UK Financial Stability in Focus report: AI in the financial system

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The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of the Bank of England (BoE) has published the Financial Stability in Focus report on AI in the UK financial system. The FPC considers the potential benefits of AI with its growing...more

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US NAIC Spring 2025 National Meeting Highlights: Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee

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On March 26, 2025, the Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee (“H Committee”) met at the Spring 2025 US National Meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). The meeting covered...more

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US NAIC Spring 2025 National Meeting Highlights: Reinsurance (E) Task Force

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The Reinsurance (E) Task Force (“RTF”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held a virtual meeting on March 4, 2025, in lieu of meeting in person at the NAIC’s Spring 2025 National Meeting. In...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 1: The IAIS and the ICS

Established in 1994, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is a voluntary membership organisation comprising insurance regulatory authorities, central banks, ministries of finance, and other...more

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FSRA Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Life and Health Managing General Agents in Ontario

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On January 28, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) published Proposed Rule 2025-001 (the “Proposed Rule”), which builds on recent amendments to the Insurance Act (the “Act”). Those amendments...more

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The Standard Formula: A Guide to Solvency II – Chapter 13: Supervision

1. The Supervision Regime - Proportionality - The supervision regime is built on the principle of “proportionality,” in an effort to ensure that supervision remains effective and meets its underlying purposes without...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Insurance Regulators Continue Big Data Scrutiny

We previously reported on regulators’ increased attention to the use of big data systems, including external consumer data and information sources, algorithms and predictive models. Recent announcements in Colorado, Louisiana...more

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Kansas Regulatory Action: A Reminder That Insurers Must Maintain Oversight of Third Party Administrators

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The Kansas Insurance Department (“Department”) recently took regulatory action against an insurer which allegedly violated Kansas insurance laws. Specifically, the Department initiated a Market Conduct inquiry of accident and...more

Carlton Fields

SEC ‘Investor Experience Initiative’ Expressly Includes Variable Insurance Products

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The SEC, on June 5, announced that it would be exploring “modernization of the design, delivery and content of fund disclosures” in order “to improve the investor experience and help investors make more informed investment...more

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As Students Return to School, Regulators Continue Their Study of the NAIC’s Suitability in Annuity Transaction Model Regulation

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At the 2018 NAIC Summer National Meeting, regulators continued their efforts to define the standard of care that applies to recommendations. This subject was discussed at both the Annuity Suitability (A) Working Group...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – August 2018

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for August has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – July 2018

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for July has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

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In The Duty Of Care Race, The NAIC Is In The Chase With New Proposed Revisions To Its Annuity Suitability Model

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On July 24, in preparation for its August 4 meeting at the NAIC 2018 Summer National Meeting, the Annuity Suitability (A) Working Group (the “Suitability WG”) peddled fast and released a working draft of proposed revisions...more

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New York Issues Final Life Insurance and Annuity Suitability and Best Interests Regulation

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On July 18, New York's Department of Financial Services (the "NY DFS") issued the final version of its Suitability and Best Interests in Life Insurance and Annuity Transactions Regulation (the "Suitability and Best Interest...more

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Italy: IVASS reviews rules on corporate governance system and outsourcing

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IVASS published on 5 June Regulation no. 38 concerning provisions on the corporate governance system (the “Regulation“) implementing EIOPA Guidelines pursuant to Solvency II Directive....more

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