The education session on Letters of Credit (LOCs) at the 2023 Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum hosted by AIRROC was literally “ripped from the headlines” by covering the widely reported allegations of fraud arising from the Vesttoo … [Read More...] about Letters of Credit: The Good, The Bad and The Vesttoo
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Regulatory
NAIC Summer 2023 National Meeting Highlights
The Reinsurance (E) Task Force (“RTF”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held a virtual meeting on July 24, 2023, in lieu of meeting in person at the NAIC’s 2023 Summer National Meeting. In addition to routine matters … [Read More...] about NAIC Summer 2023 National Meeting Highlights
Excess and Surplus Lines Law Manual 2023 Update
We are happy to provide the 2023 edition of our Excess and Surplus Lines Law Manual. This edition reflects all of the pertinent changes in the surplus lines laws and regulations of the 50 states and U.S. territories during the past year. … [Read More...] about Excess and Surplus Lines Law Manual 2023 Update
Legal
New York Preserves Subrogation Rights
The insurer’s right of subrogation is equitable in nature, even if not based in contract. However, since the insurer steps into the shoes of its insured and is limited to the rights of its insured, an integral part of the investigation process is … [Read More...] about New York Preserves Subrogation Rights
Pesky Facts Result in a Denial of Summary Judgment in a Post-Settlement Allocation Case
Since the 1970s cedents and reinsurers have been battling over long-term environmental pollution damage. Disputes have arisen over the number of retentions that the cedent should take, the manner in which settlement with the insured should be … [Read More...] about Pesky Facts Result in a Denial of Summary Judgment in a Post-Settlement Allocation Case
Events
Captive Finality Solutions
The intersection of the legacy sector and the captive market, particularly the options available to exit a captive or reduce the liabilities on the … [Read More...] about Captive Finality Solutions
Top Takeaways: “Understanding Mass Tort Liability Defeasance Transactions”
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Restructuring Partner Michael Torkin moderated a panel titled “Understanding Mass Tort Liability Defeasance … [Read More...] about Top Takeaways: “Understanding Mass Tort Liability Defeasance Transactions”
Emerging Claims
Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
New research published from Capgemini and Efma’s recent World Property and Casualty Insurance Report reveals that climate change is hurting the … [Read More...] about Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
Climate Change and Reinsurance
Climate change is an existential risk to human life. But, before we get to life as we know it potentially disappearing, this commentary will discuss … [Read More...] about Climate Change and Reinsurance
