MAY 27, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
As reopening continues, state regulatory guidance has slowed significantly with the exception this week being guidance on coverage for COVID-19 testing. Download the current chart here.
MAY 12, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
Most bulletins this week revolved around extension of previously issued state regulatory guidance. Download the current chart here.
MAY 5, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
Even though certain states are starting to reopen, many insurers and producers continue to work remotely. Recognizing the practical challenges associated with a remote workforce, which are further complicated by social distancing requirements, more states are offering filing deadline extensions or…
Texas Supreme Court Creates New Exception to "Eight-Corners Rule"
In disputes concerning an insurer’s duty to defend, Texas courts may now consider extrinsic evidence of fraud and collusion designed to secure a defense. * * * On May 1, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court delivered its opinion in Loya Insurance Company v. Avalos, adopting a new exception to the “Eight…
APRIL 28, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
With the initial wave of COVID-19 reactionary regulation behind us, States continue to assess existing emergency measures and terminate, modify, or extend those measures as necessary. Some states are also expanding the availability of, or easing restrictions on, temporary producer licenses in…