California Opens an Investigation into Legality of Affinity Group Discounts
The California Department of Insurance is investigating the legality of discounts offered affinity groups which they claim cause disparities in […]
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Maryland’s Data Breach Reporting Law is Effective October 1
Maryland’s data breach reporting law becomes effective on October 1. Recently signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan, the new
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South Carolina Issues Hurricane Assistance Bulletin
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the South Carolina Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2019-08 on September 6, 2019, requiring
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Florida Grants Insurers the Right to Contribution for Defense Costs
In addition to its previously reported surplus lines updates, Florida’s House Bill 301 added a new statute to the
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Insurance Data Security Legislation Continues to Roll Out
On August 2, 2019, New Hampshire passed Senate Bill 194 implementing insurance data security requirements by adding RSA 420-P:1 et seq. to
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Texas Doubles Auto Insurance Assessment Fees
In an effort to boost funding for trauma care centers throughout the state, the Texas Legislature passed House
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California Supreme Court Upholds $27.5 Million Penalty Against Mercury Insurance
On August 16, the California Supreme Court denied an appeal by Mercury and thus upheld a $27.5 million fine issued
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North Carolina Adopts Changes to Its Surplus Lines Regulations
House Bill 220, recently signed into law by the Governor of North Carolina makes significant changes to North Carolina’s
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North Carolina Limits Insurer Investment Abilities
On July 26, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 220, imposing a limit on the amount a