EDUCATION B.A., Tulane University, 1972 J.D., Tulane University, 1974 Admitted to practice in Arkansas, 1974 PRACTICE AREAS Corporate insurance law and state insurance regulatory representation.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Counsel to insurance companies, managed care organizations and other parties in regard to company formation and admission to do business in all states, adding lines of authority and obtaining surplus lines or reinsurance only authority. Handling acquisitions, mergers and redomestications of insurance companies,demutualizations, mutual holding company transactions, assumption reinsurance transactions and representation before insurance regulatory authorities for these and all purposes. Advice and assistance regarding regulatory compliance matters for all lines of business, including market conduct examinations. Representing insurers, producers, and others in licensing and contracting matters. Aiding in the development and implementation of inventive marketing concepts, such as those involving financial institutions, associations, discretionary groups or mass-marketing vehicles. Policy form drafting and filing for approval. Formation of risk retention groups, purchasing groups and other alternative risk mechanism.OTHER ACTIVITIES Served as Chief Counsel and Deputy Commissioner of the Arkansas Insurance Department; Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Member; American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters, Member; Participation in National Association of Insurance Commissioners activities.Attorney - Client Relation. Use of the Mitchell Williams web site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Mitchell Williams . If you send us an e-mail and we do not already represent you, your e-mail will not create an attorney-client relationship and will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential. |