One of the cornerstones of AIRROC’s mission and vision is to be the leading industry educator and enhancing knowledge about the legacy market and the exit strategies and solutions they offer. In furtherance of that role, Carolyn Fahey, Executive Director of AIRROC, Al Bottalico, Insurance Specialist with Norton Rose Fulbright and James Mills, Vice President and Legal Counsel … [Read more...] about Restructuring Solutions in Focus
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IRLA Does It Again – Another Superb Congress is Go!
IRLA Congress 2024 launched to a packed and enthusiastic gathering of delegates this week. The three day event, which is taking place at The Brighton Grand Hotel, has seen members travel from all over the UK, as well as some flying in from much further afield to be part of the annual occasion. Day One saw a superbly well appreciated mix of networking, social activities … [Read more...] about IRLA Does It Again – Another Superb Congress is Go!
Swiss Re to exit iptiQ: strategic shift sparked by weak demand, lower tech threat
Swiss Re may be in the market for buyers for some parts of its digital insurer, iptiQ. Read More... … [Read more...] about Swiss Re to exit iptiQ: strategic shift sparked by weak demand, lower tech threat
A Regulator’s View of IBT’s, Division’s and the 2024 NAIC Priorities
Panelists Kathy Belfi, KB Regulatory Solutions (former Director of Financial Regulation, Connecticut Insurance Department), John Finston, Finston Consulting Inc. (former Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance, NY DFS), Glen Mulready, Commissioner, Oklahoma Insurance Department and Robert Romano, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright held a roundtable discussion of the trends … [Read more...] about A Regulator’s View of IBT’s, Division’s and the 2024 NAIC Priorities
AIRROC Welcomes Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance as Keynote Speaker
One of the highlights of AIRROC’s Chicago Regional Education Day was the keynote address by Dana Popish Severinghaus, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. Director Popish Severinghaus has served since January 2021 and brings extensive legal, policy, government relations and insurance industry-related experience to her role heading a state regulatory agency. A … [Read more...] about AIRROC Welcomes Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance as Keynote Speaker
New AIRROC Regulatory Committee Focuses on Educating Regulators on Runoff
AIRROC’s Regulatory Committee was established in early 2023 and is co-chaired by two of the AIRROC Board members, Tom Mendralla of Swiss Re and Chris Reichow of R&Q Insurance Holdings, Ltd. The Regulatory Committee has 18 members – a number of which are former regulators. The focus of the group is to support AIRROC on NAIC and other regulatory activities. As a non-profit … [Read more...] about New AIRROC Regulatory Committee Focuses on Educating Regulators on Runoff
Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August
OKLAHOMA CITY – Risk managers, business owners, regulators, financial executives and insurance professionals are invited to attend the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) first Captive & Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Conference in Oklahoma City. The event will be held at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel on August 24-25. This two-day conference will provide in-depth … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August
Arkansas Insurance Department Lauds New Insurance Business Transfer Law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Earlier this spring, Arkansas joined a handful of U.S. states in adopting the new insurance business transfer model called the Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Act. The law provides insurance companies an organized and efficient process to transfer blocks of insurance business from any jurisdiction to another insurance company in Arkansas, benefiting … [Read more...] about Arkansas Insurance Department Lauds New Insurance Business Transfer Law
From the Front Lines
On February 2nd Allstate Insurance Company filed the first plans of division in the U.S. market to restructure its insurance operations representing a significant step forward for the insurance industry to expand the application of restructuring mechanisms. The Allstate plans of division were filed with the Illinois Department of Insurance (the “Department”) pursuant to the … [Read more...] about From the Front Lines
Insurance Business Transfer Workshop
Earlier this month AIRROC hosted its Insurance Business Transfer (“IBT”) Workshop, which brought together (virtually) industry leaders and experts for a half-day of presentations and discussions on the legal and regulatory landscape affecting the IBT space. A highlight of the day was a review of lessons learned during the recent, first-of-its kind transaction under Oklahoma’s … [Read more...] about Insurance Business Transfer Workshop
Finality at Last. The First U.S. IBT is Complete
By On October 15th, 2020, the Oklahoma County District Court entered a Judgment and Order approving the first ever Insurance Business Transfer (“IBT”) in the United States.1 Much has been written and debated about the fledgling IBT process in the U.S.; concerns have been raised; perceived risks have been articulated, but now that a transaction has actually been completed, it is … [Read more...] about Finality at Last. The First U.S. IBT is Complete
Enstar Plan marks milestone proof of concept for US insurance business transfers
Court approval of an insurance business transfer (IBT) between two Enstar Group Limited affiliates provides a useful proof of concept for this legacy solution in the US. IBT provides insurers with an expanding regulatory toolkit alongside sale, reinsurance, and accelerated closure. So, what new doors does the first application of the Oklahoma IBT statute open and what does it … [Read more...] about Enstar Plan marks milestone proof of concept for US insurance business transfers
A New Legacy Has Been Established in the U.S. Legacy Liability Market
It’s in the books! Oklahoma has now made good on its promise to become the leading domicile for a new U.S.-based insurance restructuring mechanism—the Insurance Business Transfer (IBT). In late November 2019, the Oklahoma Insurance Department approved the IBT application (or IBT Plan) of Providence Washington Insurance Company (part of Enstar Group) to transfer policies to … [Read more...] about A New Legacy Has Been Established in the U.S. Legacy Liability Market
OK Court Gives Enstar’s IBT The OK
On October 15, 2020, the Oklahoma County District Court for the State of Oklahoma, issued its Judgement and Order of Approval and Implementation of the Insurance Business Transfer Plan (“IBT Plan”) (“Order”) filed by Providence Washington Insurance Company (“PWIC”), applicant and the transferring insurer and Yosemite Insurance Company, the assuming insurer (“Yosemite”). This … [Read more...] about OK Court Gives Enstar’s IBT The OK
Oklahoma Completes First Insurance Business Transfer in the United States
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced that the District Court of Oklahoma County approved Providence Washington Insurance Company (PWIC) to complete its Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Plan. With this approval by the Court, the Plan will transfer substantially all the insurance and reinsurance business underwritten by PWIC to Yosemite … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Completes First Insurance Business Transfer in the United States
