FORC Journal - Vol. 27 Edition 4 - Winter 2016

It is my honor to present this fourth edition of volume 27 of the FORC Quarterly Journal of Insurance Law and Regulation. This edition covers issues such as regulatory interest in big data, various of the state and federal cybersecurity laws for insurers, insurance regulatory involvement in the delivery of concierge medicine, and federal involvement in the insolvency of insurance companies that have been designated Systemically Important Financial Institutions under Dodd-Frank. Thank you and, on behalf of FORC, our best wishes for a Very Happy and Healthy Holiday and New Year to you and your family.

A. Kenneth Levine, Journal Editor

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INSURER INSOLVENCY UNDER FEDERAL LAW

By Fred E. Karlinsky, Esq., GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, Rich J. Fidei, Esq., GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP & Benjamin Zellner, Esq., GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
The 2008 Financial Crisis led to significant reforms of the financial services industry, most notably the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank).

THE NAIC AND INSURANCE REGULATORS TURN TO BIG DATA

By Daniel A. Cotter, Esq., BUTLER RUBIN SALTARELLI & BOYD LLP
“Big data” has recently emerged as a topic of interest to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and insurance regulators around the country.

A COMPENDIUM OF CYBERSECURITY LAWS FOR INSURERS

By Elizabeth Tosaris, Esq., LOCKE LORD LLP
Insurers have not been immune to the recent increase of cyberattacks on U.S. businesses. And while the government in general has attempted to pass legislation and adopt rules to guide businesses on their cyber practices, the number and diversity of

CEASE AND DESIST: IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR CONCIERGE MEDICINE PRACTICES?

By Frederick J. Pomerantz, Esq., GOLDBERG SEGALLA LLP, & Fallyn B. Cavalieri, Esq., GOLDBERG SEGALLA LLP
A small but growing trend to regulate the practice of “concierge medicine” (or “retainer medicine”) could significantly impact the healthcare and insurance industries.