Commentary in Mealey's Data Privacy Law Report — Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments: In These Times Of ESG, Social Inflation, COVID-19, Cyber/Privacy, Civil Unrest, Opioids & Other Perils
In The News | 1 min read
Dec 17, 2021
In a new commentary published in Mealey's Data Privacy Law Report, partner Scott Seaman—co-chair of the firm's global Insurance Services Practice Group—and associate Sarah Anderson look back at some of the key decisions, trends, and developments impacting the U.S. insurance industry over the past couple of years. They also look ahead to what the new year promises.
The authors describe how while COVID-19 continues to rage in 2021, ESG/sustainability has taken the spotlight for insurers and reinsurers. They also review developments involving social inflation, COVID-19 business interruption, cyber/privacy, civil unrest, opioids, lead, construction defect, and securities law, among other challenges.
Read the full Mealey's Data Privacy Law Report commentary (PDF)
"Key U.S. Insurance Decisions, Trends, & Developments: In These Times Of ESG, Social Inflation, COVID-19, Cyber/Privacy, Civil Unrest, Opioids & Other Perils" was published by Mealey's Data Privacy Law Report, December 2021.
Featured Insights

Event
July 13-15, 2026
Hinshaw Proudly Sponsors 2026 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Healthcare Alert
Jul 8, 2026
A New Era of Compliance Standards for California DSOs and MSOs After the Aspen Dental Settlement

Insights for Insurers Alert
Jul 7, 2026
What Insurers Need to Know About California’s FAIR Plan Assessment Recoupment Guidance

In The News
Jul 6, 2026
Francesco Palanda’s Practical Guide for Mitigating AI-Related Business Interruption Risk

Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter
Jun 29, 2026
Beyond Malpractice: The Rising Threat of Privacy and Statutory Claims Against Lawyers

In The News
Jun 26, 2026
Brian McGrath Discusses Far-Reaching Impact of a NY Foreclosure Ruling on Mortgage Industry

In The News
Jun 26, 2026
Jason Oliveri Discusses AI Companions in Elder Care and the Risks for LGBTQ+ Residents

Event
June 25-26, 2026
Todd Young Speaks on Importance of Financial Literacy to ESOP Culture

Press Release
Jun 25, 2026
Scott Seaman Appointed to DRI Center for Law and Public Policy’s Social Inflation Task Force




