Background: The TCPA’s Private Right of Action for Unwanted CallsCongress enacted the TCPA in 1991 to address the proliferation of unwanted telephone solicitations. The statute defines “telephone solicitation” as “the initiation of a telephone call or message for the purpose
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Across every part of the insurance industry, our attorneys are at work and the recognition is following. This blog has featured updates about state rate filing overhauls and market conduct enforcement, surplus lines diligent-effort requirements and NRRA home state…
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By John Emmanuel & Matt Cossu
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No Pain, No Gain For Homeowners’ Insurers: Colorado Senate Bill 26-155
By John Emmanuel & Matt Cossu
I. Senate Bill 26-155 – The EnterpriseOn June 4, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-155, “Concerning Increasing the Availability of Homeowner’s Insurance in the State.” (the Bill). The Bill adds a new Part 20 to Article 4…
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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…
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…
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AI Definitions a Challenge for Liability Insurers’ Exclusions
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