PLI Publishes Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011

New Q&A guide identifies and answers over 200 regulatory questions

NEW YORK, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Practising Law Institute (PLI) has published Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011 authored and edited by practitioners at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. This new Q&A guide provides a comprehensive overview of the significant legal and regulatory guidelines that govern the insurance business in the United States.

Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011 offers readers practical guidance designed to assist them in effectively uncovering the legal implications of proposed actions so they can maximize opportunities and reduce compliance costs. The Answer Book covers:

• The complete definitions of – and distinctions between – the different kinds of insurance
• The regulatory requirements for insurance company policies, investments and financial condition
• The role of reinsurance in spreading financial risk
• The impact of recent federal reforms

Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011 is completely current, seamlessly integrating coverage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Dodd-Frank and other recent legislative developments of critical importance. It also provides the context and analysis to help navigate an increasingly complex international regulatory landscape.

Helpful to attorneys new to this area of the law, business decision-makers and law students wanting to better understand the complex regulatory infrastructure, Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011 identifies and answers over 200 questions that arise when insurance law must be considered.

The single volume Insurance Regulation Answer Book 2011 is $195 and is available for a 30-day free examination.

About the Editors

Jane Boisseau was a leader in the insurance regulatory practice at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, including one of its predecessor firms, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP, throughout her career. Starting in 1985, Ms. Boisseau handled a broad range of regulatory, transactional and

related matters for the insurance industry, including mergers and acquisitions and corporate and business restructurings, in the life, health, property-casualty and reinsurance industries. Ms. Boisseau has represented both U.S. and international insurance companies, as well as investors, buyers and sellers of insurance companies in connection with the state, federal and international insurance regulatory issues that arise in this highly regulated industry. From 2004 until her retirement at the end of 2010, Ms. Boisseau was co-chair of the Insurance Regulatory Department of Dewey & LeBoeuf and served on the firm's Executive Committee for more than ten years. She is the author of numerous articles, has spoken to audiences at various national and international meetings and has participated in a range of panels on subjects relating to insurance regulation. Ms. Boisseau has received various forms of industry recognition for her work, including the prestigious Business Insurance "Women to Watch" award in 2009.

Michael Byrne is a partner in the Insurance Regulatory Department at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP where he advises both U.S. and international reinsurers, insurers and producers in structuring their business operations and obtaining regulatory approvals, including for initial organization and formation, M&A and restructurings. He also counsels insurers and producers and negotiates with insurance regulators on behalf of insurers and producers on various regulatory matters. Mr. Byrne has particular expertise in the area of unauthorized, or nonadmitted, insurance and excess and surplus lines insurance, including cross-border transactions and the impact of the 2010 federal Dodd-Frank Act. He is active in the legislative and insurance department rulemaking processes in a variety of areas and regularly attends meetings of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Mr. Byrne is also the author of a number of articles and has talked with audiences in various venues.

Rachel Berk is an associate in the Insurance Regulatory Department of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, where she advises on a variety of transactional and compliance matters including regulatory approvals for mergers and acquisitions, organization and licensing, demutualizations, conversions of non-profits and various aspects of insurance entities' business operations and structure.

About PLI

Practising Law Institute (PLI) is a non-profit continuing legal education organization dedicated to providing the legal community with the most up-to-date information available. Founded in 1933, PLI has a continuing mission to enhance the professionalism of attorneys and other qualified persons by providing the highest quality and most innovative programs. PLI also offers one-hour briefings, online CLE, publications, and other services to enable attorneys to practice competently and ethically, as well as to fulfill pro bono responsibilities. PLI offers more than 300 programs annually in locations across the United States, including live webcasts, interactive multimedia, web programs, course handbooks, and annually supplemented treatises. In addition, PLI annually awards more than 3,000 full and partial scholarships to its programs. Learn more about PLI at www.pli.edu.

SOURCE Practising Law Institute