Insurance Law and Insurance Regulation

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that a malpractice claim was "deemed made" against an insured law firm when it received from its former client's new counsel a letter directing the law firm to preserve records related to representation of the former client.

Eric Jesse, partner in Lowenstein's Insurance Recovery Group, defines additional insured coverage, when it's applicable, and its importance. He notes key information on how to properly use additional insured...

On May 6, 2025, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law HB 102, delaying the start date of Maryland's highly anticipated paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program ("FAMLI").

If last year's first ReConnect conference embodied a successful proof of concept, the second iteration has not only maintained momentum, but leveraged last year's foundation to propel towards greater success.

The Reinsurance (E) Task Force ("RTF") of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") held a virtual meeting on March 4, 2025...

The NAIC Spring National Meeting was held in Indianapolis from March 23-26, 2025. This update reports on some highlights of the Spring National Meeting sessions relating to insurance company investments.

The State of Michigan has approved new laws requiring health insurance companies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (Public Acts 99 and 100 of 2012, enacted on April 18, 2012).

The State of Michigan has approved new laws requiring health insurance companies to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (Public Acts 99 and 100 of 2012, enacted on April 18, 2012).

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in an opinion dated May 24, 2012, holds that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines "marriage," is unconstitutional to the extent that it limits same-sex couples from participation in the long-term care insurance program maintained by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.