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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

PRA Announces Reform to the UK Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles Regulatory Framework

- What is new: The PRA has published a policy statement finalising reforms to the UK insurance special purpose vehicles regulatory framework, including changes to funding, grace periods, authorisation and contract...more

J.S. Held

Fidelity Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Claims Outcomes – Second Edition

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Introduction: Understanding Fidelity Investigations - Fidelity / Crime / Financial Institution Bonds, in a general sense, cover an insured from the willful theft of property, money, and securities by one of their employees...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed requests comments on its Large Financial Institution rating system

On July 15, the Fed published a notice and request for comment in the Federal Register on revisions to its Large Financial Institution (LFI) rating system and the Insurance Supervisory Framework. The rating system governs...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK’s Proposed New Captive Insurer Regime: Key Developments and Next Steps

What is new: The UK government has proposed a new regulatory framework for captive insurance companies, aiming to simplify regulations and enhance competitiveness in the financial services sector. Why it matters: The...more

A&O Shearman

ESAs launch joint consultation on draft guidelines for ESG stress testing

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The European Supervisory Authorities (the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority) have launched a joint consultation on their joint...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

NYDFS Warns of Heightened Risk From Global Conflicts: What Regulated Entities Must Do Now

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On June 23, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter to all regulated entities — banks, insurers, money transmitters, virtual currency companies, and others — cautioning that...more

Mintz

Ratings Agency Announces That It Will Analyze Physical Climate Risk When Evaluating Certain Assets

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Recently, Fitch Ratings issued a discussion paper that outlined a “contemplated framework for the analysis of physical climate risk for [Structured Finance] and [Covered Bonds] for the potential negative implications of...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insurers in the securitisation market: Securitisations of lifetime mortgages

We have seen a marked increase in the volume of structured finance transactions involving lifetime mortgage products in recent years (both funding transactions and the sale and purchase of lifetime mortgage books through...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 3: Prudential Insurance Regulation in Japan

This chapter discusses prudential insurance regulation in Japan. Japan is the fourth-largest insurance market in the world, with a broad customer base and a varied range of offerings. This profile, coupled with ongoing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Financial Regulation Update

The first four months of 2025 proved busy for the UK’s financial regulators, with both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) publishing their strategy and business plan documents. As...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Third Circuit: Changes in Exposure Provision Bars Coverage for Pre-Merger Liabilities

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In a win for Wiley’s client, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, applying Pennsylvania law, affirmed judgment on the pleadings in favor of a group of insurers on the ground that a Changes in Exposure...more

K&L Gates LLP

Australia: APRA Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Governance Standards

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has proposed reforms to strengthen core prudential standards and guidance on governance, currently set out in SPS 510 Governance, SPS 520 Fit and Proper, and SPS 521...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Blacklisted Condos: A Growing Crisis for Owners and Buyers

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The blacklisting of condominium/condo associations by financial institutions and insurance providers has emerged as a pressing issue in the real estate finance and housing sector. This practice, which involves lenders or...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

International Association of Insurance Supervisors Consults on Structural Shifts in the Life Insurance Sector

Key Points - - The IAIS has issued a detailed analysis of the structural shifts in the life insurance sector related to the increasing allocation to alternative assets and prevalence of asset-intensive reinsurance...more

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Reminder: New York Cybersecurity Reporting Deadline April 15, 2025; New Regulations Effective May 1, 2025

Covered entities regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) must submit cybersecurity compliance forms by April 15, 2025. New sets of requirements for system monitoring and access privileges,...more

Mayer Brown

NAIC Working Group Launches Project Relating to Reciprocal Management Fees

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AT A GLANCE - The NAIC Risk-Focused Surveillance (E) Working Group (RFSWG) met via teleconference on February 26, 2025 and initiated a new project relating to the management fees paid by reciprocal interinsurance exchanges...more

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Private capital and insurance: two way traffic

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Private capital investment in the insurance sector is established, large and growing. This article looks at why this is the case, and the challenges and the likely direction of travel for the near future, and also at the...more

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The Evolution of German Investment Regulation: A New Era for Institutional Investors

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In February 2025, the German investment landscape experienced a significant shift with the amendment of the German Ordinance Act, Anlageverordnung (AnlV), through the Eighth Amendment Regulation (8. VAGVÄndV)....more

K&L Gates LLP

Australia: Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR)

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Underfunded From Inception - The operator of CSLR has released the latest actuarial report commissioned on the scheme and the initial estimates of projected levies for 2025 / 26 (3rd levy period), triggering widespread...more

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Proposed Enhancements to Bermuda's Group Supervision Framework

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On 4 December 2024, the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) issued its consultation paper entitled “Proposed Enhancements to the Insurance Group Supervision Framework,” outlining regulatory updates to strengthen the BMA’s...more

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California Sustainable Insurance Strategy (SIS) Allows FAIR Plan Assessment Recoupment

The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles region earlier this year have caused enormous financial strain on recovery mechanisms, such as the state insurer of last resort - the California FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Policy Updates From the UK Prudential Regulation Authority

The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued significant policy updates to enhance the regulatory framework for insurers and financial institutions in the UK: - Key among these is the Policy Statement on...more

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The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act Comes Into Effect

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) came into effect on January 17, 2025. DORA aims to harmonise rules concerning the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) services to...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Will New York’s New Flood Insurance Law Create a Coinsurance Problem for Lenders and Policyholders?

A law recently passed by the New York State Assembly and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul puts significant limits on the flood insurance that lenders can require borrowers to purchase on loans secured by residential real property....more

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BPA Market: a Key PRA Priority for 2025

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The Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") has set out its 2025 expectations for UK insurers, by way of a Dear CEO Letter.  The areas are not exhaustive but do represent "thematic priorities". The themes will not come as a...more

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