Revises effects of delinquency and insolvency proceedings against insurer-members of federal home loan banks.
Impact
The legislation introduces several provisions regarding the handling of collateral and financial dealings between insurers and federal home loan banks during insolvency procedures. For instance, it restricts a receiver's ability to void transfers made under federal home loan bank security agreements unless specific conditions are met. These adjustments aim to align state laws with federal regulations, thereby improving the terms under which federal home loan banks offer collateral to New Jersey-domiciled insurance members, which has been a concern particularly given the more stringent collateral requirements imposed by federal regulations compared to other states.
Summary
A1746 revises the effects of delinquency and insolvency proceedings specifically as they pertain to insurer-members of federal home loan banks. The bill's primary aim is to ensure that the initiation of a delinquency proceeding does not impede a federal home loan bank's rights concerning collateral pledged by the insurer-member. This is crucial for maintaining liquidity and operational stability for insurers that may experience financial difficulties, especially during insolvency events.
Contention
One point of contention surrounding A1746 is the balance it seeks to maintain between state and federal oversight in financial proceedings for insurers. Critics may argue that while the bill enhances operational capabilities for federally chartered banks within New Jersey, it simultaneously limits the authority of state receivers in managing distressed insurance companies, potentially leading to preferential treatment for federal entities over local regulations. The bill could raise questions about the autonomy of state-level regulations when federal interests are involved, which may provoke debate among legislators and stakeholders in the insurance industry.
An Act Concerning Electronic Posting Of Certain Documents By Insurers, Nonrenewal Or Cancellation Of Property And Casualty Insurance Policies, Federal Home Loan Banks And The Insurers Rehabilitation And Liquidation Act, Hypothecation Of Assets And Surplus Lines Insurance.
Provides that no person, for over ten days, shall be restricted from enforcing a right under any pledge, security, credit, guarantee agreement, arrangement or other agreement credit enhancement to which a federal home loan bank is a party.
Provides that no person, for over ten days, shall be restricted from enforcing a right under any pledge, security, credit, guarantee agreement, arrangement or other agreement credit enhancement to which a federal home loan bank is a party.