Suitability and Best Interest in Life Insurance and Annuity Transactions (“Regulation 187”)
New York State amended Regulation 187 to establish what is referred to as the “Best Interest Rule. The amendments are effective August 1, 2019 for annuity transactions and February 1, 2020 for life insurance transactions. The amendments extend the standard of care insurance companies, agents, and brokers must now exercise when making recommendations to prospective...
