Chapter 8 Flashcards
what is government regulation of insurance ?
state and federal
what is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners?
provides expertise, data and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers
when was the NAIC founded?
in 1871
what is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, DC and five US territories to coordinate regulation of multi-state insurers?
the NAIC
what did the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 do?
established that insurance should be regulated and taxed by the states
what did the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945 say about anti-trust laws?
anti trust laws do not apply to insurance (with some exceptions)
what act eliminated barriers between insurers and banks?
Financial Modernization Act of 1999 (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)
what act said insurers can have banking operations and banks can have insurance operations?
Financial Modernization Act of 1999
what act led to several mergers and acquisitions (Travelers and Citigroup)?
Financial Moderation Act of 1999
what act is frequently cited as a contributor to the financial crisis?
Financial Modernization Act of 1999
what did the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 do?
established general federal oversight of the insurance industry
what act created the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)?
Dodd-Frank Wall
who has the authority to treat systemic risk?
financial stability oversight council
who can classify non-bank financial companies as “systemically important financial institutions”?
financial stability oversight group
what are the goals of insurance regulation?
-maintain insurer solvency
-educate consumers
-ensure reasonable rates
-make insurance available
what are worthless if the insurer goes bankrupt?
insurance contracts