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Financial regulatory reform outlook

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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October 1 2009

Though currently shadowed by healthcare reform efforts that have dominated the congressional schedule this fall, the push to enact a financial regulatory overhaul has been making steady progress in Congress

Federal judge issues default against Chinese drywall manufacturer

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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September 29 2009

A federal judge in New Orleans has defaulted a defendant, Taishan Gypsum Company, in a products liability class action lawsuit

P&C insurers to submit copies of consumer notices in connection with credit scoring to New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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October 5 2009

On April 26, 2004, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (“NJDBI”) issued Bulletin No. 04-05 advising property & casualty insurers that they may use credit scoring in determining an insured’s rate provided that consumer protection measures are established, including, but not limited to providing rate, underwriting and classification exceptions for consumers whose credit information has been directly influenced by extraordinary life events, such as a serious illness, temporary loss of employment, divorce or identity theft, to name a few

PCI compliance survey finds companies need improvement

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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October 2 2009

The Ponemon Institute recently published a survey on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards ("PCI DSS") compliance

New York district court recognizes continued viability of manifest disregard of the law in the Second Circuit

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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October 5 2009

Idea Nuova, Inc. moved in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to vacate or modify an arbitration award issued in favor of GM Licensing Group, Inc

Virginia issues guidance on information security program requirement

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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October 2 2009

The Virginia State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance (the "Bureau") recently issued a bulletin to provide guidance on the development and implementation of privacy safeguards to all insurers, health service plans, health maintenance organizations, surplus lines brokers and other interested parties

House passes surplus lines and reinsurance reform bill

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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September 10 2009

On September 9, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009, H.R. 2571 (the “NRRA”), marking the third time the House has passed a version of the NRRA

New compensation disclosure requirements proposed for New York insurance producers

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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September 15 2009

After months of discussion with industry and consumer groups, the New York Insurance Department (the "Department") released yesterday proposed regulations creating an obligation on the part of insurers to disclose information about producer compensation to purchasers

New York reduces director requirements for domestic insurers

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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September 11 2009

As of August 12 2009, in accordance with Chapter 293 of the Laws of New York 2009, the minimum number of directors required for New York domestic insurers has been reduced from thirteen to seven, and the minimum number of New York resident directors required for domestic insurers has been reduced from two to one

Eleventh Circuit affirms judgment in favor of contractor’s insurers, finding no bad faith

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
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USA
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September 10 2009

In Fidelity & Deposit Co., et al. v. Douglas Asphalt Co., et al., No. 09-10919 (11th Cir. Jul. 28, 2009), the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the District Court’s judgment in favor of the insurers, who sought to recover from their insured payments made under payment and performance bonds when the insured allegedly defaulted and failed to complete a project

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