Illinois Issues Bulletin Reminding Insurers of Workers Compensation Obligations
On May 20, 2019, the Illinois Department of Insurance issued Bulletin #2019-05 regarding all insurers approved to write workers’ compensation […]
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California Court Upholds $27.5 Million Penalty Against Mercury Insurance
On May 8, the California Court of Appeals upheld a $27.5 million fine against Mercury Insurance, the largest penalty ever
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Florida Senate Approves Major Surplus Lines Modernization Bill
On May 6, 2019, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 301 in an effort to modernize Florida’s surplus lines requirements.
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Florida’s Assignment of Benefits Bill Makes it to the Governor’s Desk
As a follow up to last week’s Wire regarding a Florida bill reforming existing assignment of benefits (“AOB”) laws, the
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Florida House Passes an Assignment of Benefits Reform Bill
On April 11, 2019, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill attempting to create a reduction in the number
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Louisiana Issues Directive Clarifying Position on Property Insurance Rates
On March 22, 2019, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) issued Directive 215 clarifying its position on La. R.S. §
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New York Attempts to Modernize Its Approach to Excess Lines Brokers
In Issue 19-1 of ELANY Elaborates, ELANY details their collaborative effort with the New York legislature to modernize New York’s
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Kentucky DOI Clarifies Position on Arbitration Provisions
On January 25, 2019, the Kentucky Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2019-1, explaining its position on arbitration or other out-of-court
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Maryland Seeks to Impose Fiduciary Standards on Agents, Brokers, and Dealers
The Maryland Senate and House of Representatives have introduced companion bills-Senate Bill 786 and House Bill 1127-aimed at boosting consumer