FORC Journal - Vol. 34 Edition 1 - Spring 2023

It is our honor to present this first edition of Volume 34 of the FORC Journal of Insurance Law and Regulation.
Dan Cotter & Stephen W. Schwab, Journal Co-Editors

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A SUMMARY OF ILLINOIS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

By  Steve W. Kinion, Esq. of ZACK STAMP, LTD
Below is a list of Illinois insurance legislation that became law effective on January 1, 2023.

WISCONSIN RESIDENT PRODUCERS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION BY MARCH 1, 2023

By  Kevin Fitzgerald, Esq. and Maggie Brzakala, Esq. of FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
Information data security has been a hot topic for the insurance industry in recent years, particularly the development of information security programs (“ISPs”) by insurers, producers, and other insurance licensees.

NAIC PASSES PET INSURANCE MODEL ACT

By  Fred E. Karlinsky, Esq., Timothy F. Stanfield, Esq., Christian Brito, Esq. of GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A.
At the Summer 2022 National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Meeting in Portland, Oregon, the Executive (EX) Committee and Plenary voted to adopt the Pet Insurance Model Act (“model act”).

THE ILLINOIS BIOMETRIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT: AN UPDATE ON EMERGING INSURANCE ISSUES

By  Daniel A. Cotter, Esq., HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS PLLC
This article addresses some of the subsequent treatment of insurance issues by the courts and some additional matters of importance coming up.

OHIO APPELLATE DECISION TACKLES EXCLUDED COVERAGE FOR MARIJUANA USE

By  Lauren N. Ybarra, Esq., Douglas W. Charnas, Esq., and Heidi Urness, Esq. of MCGLINCHEY STAFFORD PLLC
One area where uncertainty abounds is in connection with the marijuana, or cannabis, industry.