About

With over two decades of experience in guiding insurance companies and financial service providers, Josh Pedelty offers expert legal counsel in corporate transactions, compliance, and regulatory matters. Josh Pedelty, a seasoned lawyer based in Austin, Texas, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With over twenty years in the industry, he has successfully navigated insurance companies and financial service providers through the complexities of regulatory compliance and corporate transactions. Having served as the U.S. general counsel for a leading North American insurance and financial services provider, Josh has a deep understanding of the legal landscape in the industry. Prior to this role, he also held key positions in non-legal operations and marketing at two different industry providers, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the business. Josh's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including corporate and transactional matters, life insurance and annuities, insurance holding company regulations, general insurance regulatory issues, reinsurance and risk management, executive management support, mergers and acquisitions, distributor contracting and regulation, and serving as outside general counsel. In the realm of compliance and regulatory affairs, Josh is known for providing practical advice to clients. He has extensive experience as a lead contact with insurance departments and regulatory agencies, offering sophisticated advice on various matters such as the Insurance Holding Company Act, Telephone Consumer Privacy Act (TCPA), privacy laws like HIPAA and GLBA, the California Consumer Privacy Act, the NAIC Model Data Security Law, the USA PATRIOT Act, ORSA, and CGAD, among others. In the transactional setting, Josh excels at guiding clients through M&A processes. He has advised on transactions totaling over $1 billion and is skilled at leading integration teams to address post-transaction challenges efficiently, covering legal, operational, and governance issues. With his in-depth knowledge and practical approach, Josh Pedelty is a trusted legal advisor for insurance companies and financial service providers seeking expert guidance in navigating the legal and regulatory landscape.

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Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Mergers & Acquisitions

Insurance Claims

Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance

Securities Law

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