North America: Insurance

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 Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA") has issued clarifying guidance (the "Notice") on its approach to the prior approval scope and process for new long-term block reinsurance transactions.

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

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.

On March 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Mr. Furtado's application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision, where the Court of Appeal upheld the denial of coverage under a Directors and Officers liability policy as Mr. Furtado failed to meet a condition precedent under the claims-made and reported policy.

If you're injured in a car accident while working in Ontario, you might be surprised to learn that you may not automatically have the right to sue the at-fault driver.

Welcome to the final part of our series exploring the definition of "spouse" under section 224(1) of the Insurance Act. If you're not feeling totally savvy on spousal status just yet, don't fret...