Locke Lord hires former insurance regulator

Law firm Locke Lord has appointed Alfred Bottalico, formerly the deputy commissioner for the financial surveillance branch of the California Department of Insurance, as an insurance specialist its Los Angeles Regulatory & Transactional Insurance Practice Group.

Jon Biasetti, co-chair of Locke Lord’s Regulatory & Transactional Insurance Practice, said: “Al’s experience as a highly-regarded regulator in one of the largest insurance markets in the country will provide our clients strong guidance and a deep understanding of the issues surrounding federal and state based regulations, risk-focused financial surveillance and financial examinations.

“Al’s quality leadership over the years in the insurance industry will be a valuable asset for our clients as they work to navigate complex regulations with critical financial components in the US and overseas.”