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U.S. Insurance Regulation
A Primer
9781035314782 Edward Elgar Publishing
Offering an innovative and experience-based perspective, Richard G. Liskov’s erudite treatise provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and procedures for how state insurance regulators in the US supervise a crucial sector of the economy. The book not only explores the theoretical dimensions of insurance regulation, but also presents practical insights and guidance for dealing with the main US insurance regulatory issues.
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Offering an innovative and experience-based perspective, Richard G. Liskov’s erudite treatise provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and procedures for how state insurance regulators in the US supervise a crucial sector of the economy. The book not only explores the theoretical dimensions of insurance regulation, but also presents practical insights and guidance for dealing with the main US insurance regulatory issues.
Chapters dexterously navigate key themes, including: the history behind insurance regulation; the respective regulatory roles of the federal government and US states; the organisation of insurance departments and how they operate; and the process of licensing insurance companies and professionals. The book further explores how US state insurance regulators deal with issues of supervision arising from a global marketplace and technological innovation, and how they oversee the financial solvency and market conduct of insurers.
This authoritative book will act as a fundamental resource for legal practitioners across multiple jurisdictions and executives working in insurance companies and brokerage firms. Law students who are seeking valuable information on this important aspect of US financial services regulation will similarly find this to be a beneficial read.
Chapters dexterously navigate key themes, including: the history behind insurance regulation; the respective regulatory roles of the federal government and US states; the organisation of insurance departments and how they operate; and the process of licensing insurance companies and professionals. The book further explores how US state insurance regulators deal with issues of supervision arising from a global marketplace and technological innovation, and how they oversee the financial solvency and market conduct of insurers.
This authoritative book will act as a fundamental resource for legal practitioners across multiple jurisdictions and executives working in insurance companies and brokerage firms. Law students who are seeking valuable information on this important aspect of US financial services regulation will similarly find this to be a beneficial read.
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‘Richard Liskov has performed a valuable service in condensing and simplifying insurance regulation for those who have little familiarity with the subject. His book is essential reading for any lawyer with a client who is in the U.S. insurance marketplace or wants to be, any law student with an interest in how financial services are regulated in the U.S., and any insurance professional whose company is, or someday may be, under U.S. regulation.’
– James Corcoran, Former Superintendent of Insurance for the State of New York, US
‘This book provides a comprehensive overview of insurance regulation in the US. It should be required reading for all US insurance regulatory attorneys (and US insurance regulators as well). Equally important, it will prove to be a valuable resource for EU and UK attorneys who have insurance clients doing business, or who want to do business, in the US.’
– Frederic M. Garsson, Saul Ewing LLP, US
‘Insurance touches each of us in our daily lives. Having served as New York’s Attorney General for fifteen years, I know that Richard Liskov’s book is a valuable guide for lawyers, law students and those engaged in the insurance business in the United States – or indeed anyone interested in how insurance is regulated. It should be on everyone’s bookshelf.’
– Robert Abrams, Former Attorney General of New York, US
– James Corcoran, Former Superintendent of Insurance for the State of New York, US
‘This book provides a comprehensive overview of insurance regulation in the US. It should be required reading for all US insurance regulatory attorneys (and US insurance regulators as well). Equally important, it will prove to be a valuable resource for EU and UK attorneys who have insurance clients doing business, or who want to do business, in the US.’
– Frederic M. Garsson, Saul Ewing LLP, US
‘Insurance touches each of us in our daily lives. Having served as New York’s Attorney General for fifteen years, I know that Richard Liskov’s book is a valuable guide for lawyers, law students and those engaged in the insurance business in the United States – or indeed anyone interested in how insurance is regulated. It should be on everyone’s bookshelf.’
– Robert Abrams, Former Attorney General of New York, US
Contents
Contents: 1 An overview of U.S. insurance regulation and some key definitions 2 The respective roles of state and federal governments in U.S. insurance regulation 3 How state insurance departments are organized and operate 4 How states define what “insurance” is and who is an insurer, and how states license insurance companies and insurance professionals 5 How states monitor the financial condition of licensed insurance companies 6 How U.S. state insurance regulators deal with financially troubled insurance companies 7 How state insurance regulators supervise the
market conduct of insurance companies and insurance professionals 8 How the U.S. federal government and state insurance regulators supervise health insurance 9 U.S. insurance regulation heading into the global technological future Index
market conduct of insurance companies and insurance professionals 8 How the U.S. federal government and state insurance regulators supervise health insurance 9 U.S. insurance regulation heading into the global technological future Index
