In the sixth episode of our Surplus Lines 360 series, John Emmanuel and Zachary Lerner explore the broker licensing requirement, covering common misconceptions, recent enforcement actions, state-specific exceptions, and the “three magic words” to think about.
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InsureReinsure, published by Troutman Pepper Locke, focuses on the regulatory and compliance aspects of surplus lines insurance. The blog covers topics such as the distinctions between admitted and surplus lines markets, the roles and responsibilities of surplus lines brokers, and the regulatory frameworks governing group insurance under the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act (NRRA). It also addresses state-specific insurance developments, including licensing, tax obligations, and enforcement actions. Additionally, the blog discusses industry leadership changes, state regulatory bulletins, and emerging issues like the use of artificial intelligence in insurance. The content is aimed at professionals navigating the complexities of surplus lines and insurance regulation.
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Notable Professional Liability Insurance Decisions of 2025
Over the past year, federal and state courts across the U.S. have continued to reshape the landscape of professional liability insurance. From high-stakes coverage battles to nuanced interpretations of policy language, 2025 delivered a breadth of notable decisions addressing a…
Bill to Limit Classification of Insurers as ‘Systemically Important’ Receives Bipartisan Approval by the House
On February 9, 2026, the House of Representatives, in a bipartisan vote, approved H.R. 3682. This bill would place additional guardrails on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in designating insurance companies as systemically important financial institutions (SIFI). The FSOC…
Join Us for Our Next InsurTech Legal Academy Webinar: Captive Insurance Companies for InsurTechs
We are pleased to invite you to our next edition of the InsurTech Legal Academy to address the use of captive insurance and reinsurance companies by InsurTechs. We are pleased to have Brady Young, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Risk Solutions,…
Direct Procurement
In the fifth episode of our Surplus Lines 360 series, John Emmanuel and Zachary Lerner explore the complexities of direct procurement, including key compliance considerations, home-state taxation, the attorney-in-fact model, and coverage restrictions that vary by jurisdiction.…
Amanda Crawford was appointed as the new Commissioner of Insurance for the Texas Department of Insurance
By Moya McKenna
Amanda Crawford was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott in January 2026 to serve as the new commissioner of insurance for the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), officially stepping into the role on February 3. She succeeds Cassie Brown, who retired…
House Passes HR 7148, Advancing New PBM Transparency and Compensation Rules
On January 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed on a bipartisan basis HR 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR 7148). If it also wins passage in the Senate, the bill would, among other Trump administration priorities, impose new…
Now Available: Surplus Lines Update Portal – Weekly Subscription
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our Weekly Surplus Lines Update Portal, a comprehensive subscription service designed to help surplus lines carriers and brokers stay ahead of regulatory developments across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Navigating the…
Ninth Circuit Holds that Texts Are “Calls” Under the TCPA But Embedded Videos Are Not Recorded Messages
On January 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Howard v. Republican National Committee (RNC) offering two important interpretations of the applicability of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to certain text message…
Financial Responsibility in the Surplus Lines Market
In the fourth episode of our Surplus Lines 360 series, John Emmanuel and Zachary Lerner discuss why using surplus lines insurance to satisfy state financial responsibility requirements can be problematic and varies by state, and why newer rideshare laws provide…