Securities Arbitration Lawyers BlogNew York’s Regulation 187 May Cause Problems For Insurance Agents, Brokers And Their Clients
When you purchase insurance from a broker, investment advisor or insurance agent, shouldn’t they have your best interests at heart?
New York’s Regulation 187 was designed to do just that, and could take effect as early as August of 2019. In it, agents and brokers are required to have the “best interest” of the consumer in mind when offering recommendations for their life insurance policies and annuities. Agents and brokers are not to consider any financial incentives or compensation that they might receive as a result of the financial products they offer while discussing different options for annuities and policies.
While Regulation 187 is intended to supplement New York’s existing consumer protection laws and “fill in the gaps” of regulations, it isn’t being met with resounding applause by Wall Street. According to one trade industry group, a number of issues exist with the new law that can be problematic.