Insurance Advocacy
- Holland & Knight's Insurance Advocacy Team provides comprehensive representation to all types of insurance entities on a wide range of industry matters before state insurance commissioners and their departments, state legislatures, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL).
- Our team features highly experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge, including two who served as deputy commissioners of insurance, as well as former regulatory attorneys and industry executives.
Overview
Regulatory Representation and Administrative Proceedings
Holland & Knight's Insurance Advocacy Team provides skilled representation before state insurance commissioners and their departments. Our attorneys and policy advisors work closely with insurance companies and other industry stakeholders to navigate complex matters with precision, advocating for clients' interests in rate filings, financial and market conduct examinations, investigations and administrative hearings. Our advocacy extends to license applications, the formation of new insurers and other types of insurance entities, acquisitions and mergers, as well as form and rate approvals, helping ensure that our clients' voices are effectively heard in critical regulatory forums.
Policy and Legislative Affairs
We work to help shape the regulatory landscape through strategic advocacy at the public policy level. Our attorneys and professionals draft and analyze insurance legislation, provide adept, authoritative testimony at legislative hearings and develop influential regulatory comment letters. By building effective coalitions, we advance regulatory frameworks that serve our clients' interests while maintaining productive relationships with policymakers and regulators.
Compliance and Risk Management
Our attorneys and advisors help clients stay ahead of regulatory scrutiny through comprehensive compliance audits and program development. We provide forward-looking guidance on emerging regulatory trends and create targeted remediation strategies when issues arise. This proactive approach minimizes regulatory exposure while maximizing business opportunities within compliant frameworks.
Deep Industry Experience
Holland & Knight's Insurance Advocacy Team offers valuable experience across all insurance sectors, including property and casualty (whether admitted or non-admitted), life and annuity, health, title, service contracts and warranties, and continuing care retirement communities. We also consistently monitor emerging models at the intersection of insurance and technology (InsurTech) to help clients more efficiently assess risk, process claims and develop new business models. This breadth of experience enables us to address regulatory challenges with industry-specific insights that drive successful outcomes.
Our Approach
Our lawyers and policy advisors take pride in knowing your business inside and out, and we combine deep industry knowledge with strategic advocacy designed to achieve favorable results for each client. Our team includes former deputy commissioners of insurance, along with regulatory attorneys and industry executives who understand both the technical nuances of insurance regulation and the practical realities of business operations. This perspective enables us to help you navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence and creativity.
