Nebraska Hospital - Medical Liability Act
On June 12, 2024, NDOI Counsel Cheryl Wolff and the Fund's Outside Counsel, Laura Arp, will give a basic overview of the Act and discuss the implementation of increased financial responsibility requirements for qualified healthcare providers effective January 1, 2025.
Slides: Nebraska Hospital - Medical Liability Act
Insights on Form B, C, and D Filings
Do you have questions about Form Filings B, C, and D? Would you like to hear from the regulator's perspective on these filings?
On February 28, 2023, NDOI Attorney Michael Anderson will be joined by Holding Company Analyst, Chris Amory, and Assistant Chief Examiner of the Holding Company area, Jill Gleason to provide an overview of Form B, C, and D filings including best practices to consider when completing the forms.
Slides: Insights on Form B, C, and D Filings
Title Insurance: What are YOU en-titled to?
"An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure." - Benjamin Franklin advised to fire-threatened Philadelphian in 1736.
On April 26, 2023, NDOI's Legal Counsel, Megan VanAusdall, will break down the parts of Title Insurance and how they affect poliycholders.
Slides: Title Insurance: What are YOU en-titled to?
How to Work With Your Regulators: Reporting, Ethics, and Confidentiality
For a one-hour ethics training, the NDOI will break down how insurers, agents, and their compliance attorneys can interact with their state regulators. They will also discuss a company's and agent's obligations of reporting, documentation, avoiding potential civil liability, and other issues.
On July 6, 2023, NDOI's Legal Counsel Michael Anderson and Megan VanAusdall will host a class covering the ethical obligations of insurers and their attorneys under Nebraska Law.
Slides: How to Work With Your Regulators: Reporting, Ethics, and Confidentiality
Pharmacy Benefit Manager 101: Nebraska Licensure and Regulation
On November 8, 2023, NDOI Counsel Cheryl Wolff will lead attendees in a training about PBMs. This training will give a basic overview of PBMs' roles in the pharmacy supply chain and explain Nebraska's Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensing and Regulation Act. It addressed topics including who must obtain a PBM license, penalities, and interaction with other state insurance laws.
Slides: Pharmacy Benefit Manager 101: Nebraska Licensure and Regulation
Misleading Marketing and Advertising Seminar
Since the age of technology and the harvesting of personal data, most people know what to look out for when it comes to scammers. For those wanting to learn more, join the Nebraska Department of Insurance for a presentation about the signs of this marketing and how lawyers can combat these issues.
"As regulators of the insurance industry, it is our duty to protect current and potential policyholders from harm, especially in situations where vulnerable markets are targeted."
On May 6, 2022, members of NDOI's Legal Counsel - Michael Anderson and Martin Swanson - presented and shared real-life examples of these scams.
Slides: Misleading Marketing and Advertising PowerPoint
Regulatory and Market Trends in Health Insurance
From Covid-19 testing to the No Surprises Act, health insurance must change with the world. For those wanting to learn more about transparency in coverage and what's next in healthcare, please join the Nebraska Department of Insurance and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska for a presentation focused on the changing needs of policyholder.
On June 14, 2022, NDOI's Life and Health Policy Administrator Laura Arp and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer Cameron Arch for a joint discussion on health insurance.
Slides: Regulatory & Market Trends in Health Insurance
Insurance Fraud: Issues and Case Studies
With a growing insurance industry across the United States, the opportunity to commit insurance fraud increases every day. For those wanting to learn more about how to recognize and prevent insurance fraud, please join the Nebraska Department of Insurance for a presentation filled with case studies and learn about the tools the Department utilizes to fight insurance fraud.
On July 21, 2022, members of NDOI's Legal Counsel and Fraud Prevention Division will present and share fraud case studies.
Slides: Insurance Fraud: Issues and Case Studies
Big Data: A New Frontier
Data, data everywhere and all of it of use. Big Data, at term sweeping the nation, used to describe data sources that are fast-changing, large in both size and breadth of information, and come from sources other than surveys. So, how does Big Data play in the insurance industry?
On August 25, 2022 NDOI's Legal Counsel Megan VanAusdall will break down the character Big Data plays in the insurance industry.
Slides: Big Data: A New Frontier
Solvency Regulation and Insolvency Procedures
Have you ever wondered what happens when an insurance company runs out of money and can't pay claims? Learn about how insurance regulators monitor companies' solvency and the statutory procedures used to rehabilitate or liquidate financially troubled companies.
On September 30, 2022 NDOI's Life and Health Policy Administrator Laura Arp broke down how solvency regulations and procedures help protect the policyholder.
Slides: Solvency Regulation and Insolvency Procedures