The proposal, introduced by the Department of Banking and Insurance, calls for the adoption of the NAIC Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing Model Regulation #787, known within the industry as the XXX/AXXX Model Regulation. The move would bring uniformity and greater transparency to reserve financing, an area that has historically presented regulatory challenges.
“Do most employers front-load or accrue time off benefits?” This question comes up a lot when I’m working with an organization to update its handbook and employment policies. Time off is one of those areas where employers have a lot of flexibility to customize their offerings*, and sometimes when we have a choice, we want…
A newly introduced bill in the Illinois General Assembly aims to significantly alter the regulatory oversight of the title insurance industry. Senate Bill 2648, introduced by Sen. Bill Cunningham, proposes shifting enforcement authority from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to the Department of Insurance (DOI). This strategic move could streamline insurance oversight…
A newly signed bill in New Mexico has introduced sweeping restrictions on the disclosure of sensitive personal information by state agency employees, in a move that is likely to have compliance implications for insurers, contractors, and government service providers. The “Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act,” passed under Senate Bill 36 (SB 36), will take…
“We had greenwashing a couple of years ago, where companies claimed to be more sustainable or environmentally conscious than they really were,” Shah said. “Now, we’re seeing AI-washing – companies talking about their use of AI or their research into it in a way that doesn’t necessarily reflect reality.” Source link
Effective July 2024, Kansas also increased workers’ compensation benefits for injured or deceased workers. The total death benefit rose from $300,000 to $500,000, and the cap for permanent total disability increased from $155,000 to $400,000. This legislation, the first update since 2011, aims to create a more equitable system. Source link
