The volatile and unpredictable insurance market conditions derived from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as emerging cyber, political, and environmental risks, has seen an increase in activity surrounding captives entering legacy … [Read More...] about Legacy Solutions
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Regulatory
New York Department of Financial Services Looks to Raise the Floor — Again — on Cybersecurity Regulation
Already considered among the most rigorous cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies, the existing New York Department of Financial Services (“NY DFS”) Cybersecurity Regulation (the “Regulation”) set the standard for a scalable and … [Read More...] about New York Department of Financial Services Looks to Raise the Floor — Again — on Cybersecurity Regulation
DARAG acquires North American captive insurance company for $30mn
Legacy acquirer, DARAG Group concluded a new agreement with an undisclosed captive insurance company, with a transaction value of approximately $30 million. The transaction, written into DARAG Bermuda, allows the original insurer full legal … [Read More...] about DARAG acquires North American captive insurance company for $30mn
Legal
Recent Judicial Interpretations of Facultative Certificates
I. Introduction Most reinsurance disputes are resolved in private before panels of industry experts, who are experienced in the unique practices, nomenclature, and statutory accounting that comprise the business of insurance and reinsurance. … [Read More...] about Recent Judicial Interpretations of Facultative Certificates
Just Decided – New Jersey Supreme Court: Insurers Can Look to Extrinsic Evidence to Deny a Defense
Last week, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided Norman International, Inc. v. Admiral Insurance Company, No. 086155 (N.J. Aug. 11, 2022). At issue was coverage for a work-site injury and the interpretation of a policy exclusion for operations or … [Read More...] about Just Decided – New Jersey Supreme Court: Insurers Can Look to Extrinsic Evidence to Deny a Defense
Events
COVID Coverage Litigation and Its Variants: Where We Are Now and What Lies Ahead
The afternoon education sessions began with COVID Coverage Litigation and Its Variants: Where We Are Now and What Lies Ahead, presented by Julie … [Read More...] about COVID Coverage Litigation and Its Variants: Where We Are Now and What Lies Ahead
AIRROC Reunites in October in Jersey City!
We are looking forward to being BACK IN PERSON and seeing all of our legacy colleagues! Register today for AIRROC NJ 2021 – Legacy Transactions and … [Read More...] about AIRROC Reunites in October in Jersey City!
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
