Insurance Law and Insurance Regulation

U.S. life carriers engaging in "asset intensive reinsurance transactions" should consider new requirements for reporting and actuarial testing...

In the US, insurance is regulated almost exclusively at the state or territory (rather than the federal) level.

In January 2025, an amending directive (Directive (EU) 2025/2, the Amending Directive) was passed that will result in some important changes...

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.

Life insurance isn't just about a death benefit anymore. It can be a powerful financial tool that plays a vital role in legacy planning, tax efficiency, and even cash flow.

The American Health Insurance Plans trade group issued a press release on June 23, 2025, announcing that certain U.S. health insurers have agreed to streamline...

The U.S. Department of Labor (the "DOL") has rolled out an initiative over the last two years to investigate insurance companies' practices surrounding Evidence of Insurability ("EOI") for life insurance benefits.