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NC H720

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds cybersecurity insurance coverage to the Insurance Guaranty Association Act, defining it to include first and third-party coverage for data breaches, ransomware, cyber extortion, identity theft, and similar exposures

  • Caps the Association's obligation for cybersecurity insurance claims at $500,000 for all first and third-party claims arising from a single insured event, regardless of the number of claims or claimants

  • Expands the definition of "covered claim" to include claim obligations that were transferred, merged, or assumed by another insurer if the original member insurer has no remaining obligations and the assuming insurer becomes insolvent

  • Grants the Association authority to review and contest settlements, releases, and judgments made within 120 days prior to liquidation, and to set aside judgments based on insurer default, fraud, or collusion

  • Clarifies that net worth calculations for the $50 million threshold (above which claimants are excluded from coverage) must include the aggregate net worth of the insured and all subsidiaries and affiliates on a consolidated basis

Legislative Description

Insurance Guaranty Association Act Revisions.-AB

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/1/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/17/2025
Finance4/16/2025
Insurance4/3/2025

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