The 2025 National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has stated that:
“As state insurance regulators and NAIC Members, our efforts are anchored by two core principles: maintaining fair, sound, and stable insurance markets, and protecting and educating consumers.”…
On February 11, New Jersey Banking and Insurance Commissioner Zimmerman issued Bulletin 25-03 regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) in insurance, applicable to all insurers authorized or admitted in New Jersey. New Jersey becomes the 23rd state to adopt the bulletin based on the NAIC Model Act on the Use of AIS by…
The past year once again saw a breadth of court decisions addressing a wide variety of directors and officers and professional liability insurance coverage issues. At various levels, state and federal courts across the country issued notable decisions in this arena. In this report, we focused on topics we believe will continue to be important…
On February 5, Delaware joined 21 jurisdictions who adopted guidance similar to the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers in 2024, and four additional jurisdictions have otherwise issued guidance or regulation.In addition to other detailed guidance, Bulletin No. 148 also reiterates the Delaware Department of Insurance’s authority to…
On February 3, the Hawaii Insurance Division issued a press release stating that Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito has retired as of January 31. Ito served in the division for 31 years in various capacities, including as commissioner for 10 years. He also served under four Hawaii governors and was most recently appointed by current Governor…
On November 14, 2024, Oklahoma issued Bulletin 2024-11: Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance. The Bulletin is applicable to all insurers that hold a certificate of authority to do business in the state and is based upon the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AIS by Insurers.
Read the Oklahoma Bulletin.
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On October 16, 2024, the NY DFS issued an Industry Letter explaining “how Covered Entities should use the framework set forth in Part 500 to assess and address the cybersecurity risks arising from AI.”
Read the Industry Letter.
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Last month, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) notched another win at the U.S. Tax Court (the “Tax Court”).[1] In its opinion, the Tax Court commented that it has decided seven cases involving similar captive insurance arrangements, all decided in favor of the IRS. The usual red flags pertaining to circular funds, premium calculations…
On October 10, 2024, the Iowa Insurance Division released for comment a proposed AI Bulletin based upon the NAIC AI Model Bulletin. Comments are due before October 31, 2024.
See letter from Jordan Esbrook, General Counsel.
Read the proposed Bulletin.
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On October 3, Governor Maura Healey appointed Michael T. Caljouw as the new Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI). Starting November 4, 2024, Caljouw will bring over 30 years of experience in insurance law, policy, and regulatory affairs to lead one of the country’s largest insurance markets.
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