New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05347

Introduced
2/20/25  

Caption

Relates to certain voidable transfers affecting a federal home loan bank including injunctions and the conduct of delinquency proceedings against insurers domiciled in this state.

Impact

The implications of this bill could significantly affect the conduct of delinquency proceedings against insurers domiciled in New York. By preventing receivers from voiding these transfers, S05347 aims to provide a more predictable and secure regulatory environment for insurers, allowing them to transact with federal home loan banks without the fear of retroactive claims against their financial decisions made during normal business operations. This could foster a healthier relationship between state-regulated insurers and federal institutions, potentially enhancing liquidity and financial reliability in the insurance marketplace.

Summary

Bill S05347 seeks to amend the insurance law in New York concerning specific voidable transfers related to federal home loan banks. The primary focus centers around ensuring that transfers of money or other property made by an insurer-member, under a federal home loan bank security agreement, are not voided by a receiver unless they are made with actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud creditors. This amendment aims to protect certain financial transactions, thereby enhancing the stability of insurers associated with federal home loan banks during delinquency proceedings.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding this bill could stem from concerns regarding the potential for abuse that may arise if transfers are not adequately scrutinized. Critics may argue that the legislation could allow insurers to exploit this protection to evade settling legitimate creditor claims, thereby undermining the principles of accountability and transparency within the insurance industry. Additionally, the balance between regulatory oversight and operational flexibility is a critical consideration, as stakeholders assess the appropriate level of intervention needed to protect consumers while promoting a conducive environment for financial institutions.

Companion Bills

NY A05600

Same As Relates to certain voidable transfers affecting a federal home loan bank including injunctions and the conduct of delinquency proceedings against insurers domiciled in this state.

Previously Filed As

NY A05600

Relates to certain voidable transfers affecting a federal home loan bank including injunctions and the conduct of delinquency proceedings against insurers domiciled in this state.

NY LD720

An Act to Protect Federal Home Loan Banks That Lend Money to Insurer Members That Become Delinquent

NY AB1781

An act to amend Sections 1010, 1063.1, 1063.6, 1064.1, 1064.9, 1067.04, and 1067.16 of, and to add Section 1036.5 to, the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.

NY SB102

Relating to Federal Home Loan Banks; and declaring an emergency.

NY HB2781

Relating to Federal Home Loan Banks; declaring an emergency.

NY HB2129

Relating to Federal Home Loan Banks; declaring an emergency.

NY HB06981

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.

NY SB1439

Federal Home Loan Banks' Mission Activities Act

NY S03737

Relates to preventing fraudulent deed transfers; protects home owners from being misled into transferring their home to mortgage servicers.

NY S09309

Enacts the "deed protection act" in relation to prohibiting a mortgage banker or mortgage loan servicer from commencing, maintaining, or proceeding with a foreclosure action on a mortgage loan where such mortgage banker or mortgage loan servicer knows or has reason to know that the mortgage securing such loan is dependent on a deed, conveyance, or other instrument affecting title to residential real property that was procured by fraud, forgery, or other unlawful means.

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