Regulatory Update: National Association of Insurance Commissioners Summer 2023 National Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2023 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) from August 12–16, 2023. Highlights include continued development of accounting principles and investment limitations related to certain types of bonds and structured securities, continued discussion of considerations related to private equity ownership of insurers, a proposed model bulletin addressing the use of artificial intelligence by the insurance industry, and continued development of a new consumer privacy protections model law.

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Regulatory Update: National Association of Insurance Commissioners Spring 2023 National Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Spring 2023 National Meeting (Spring Meeting) March 21–25, 2023. This Sidley Update summarizes the highlights from this meeting in addition to interim meetings held in lieu of taking place during the Spring Meeting. Highlights include continued development of accounting principles and investment limitations related to certain types of bonds and structured securities, continued discussion of considerations related to private equity (PE) ownership of insurers, new initiatives to address innovation and technology in the insurance sector, and continued development of a new consumer privacy protections model law.

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NAIC Insurance Data Security Law Annual Certifications: Is Yours Due By February 15?

Most cybersecurity professionals are aware of the New York Department of Financial Service’s requirement imposed on DFS-licensed entities to certify their cybersecurity program’s compliance on an annual basis (by April 15th of each year), but less well known is that numerous other states impose similar requirements on regulated insurance entities and that deadline for many states is coming up on February 15, 2021.

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Regulatory Update: NAIC Fall 2020 National Meeting

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Fall 2020 National Meeting (Fall Meeting) December 3-9, 2020. As a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the NAIC once again met in a virtual format. This Sidley Update summarizes the highlights from this meeting in addition to interim meetings that were held during November in lieu of taking place during the Fall Meeting.

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