OFAC Compliance for Insurers

What is OFAC?

“OFAC” stands for the Office of Foreign Assets Control.  It is an office of the Department of Treasury established in 1950.  OFAC enforces federal economic sanctions against terrorists, terrorist organizations, criminals, and organized crime.  OFAC prohibits any person or business from providing services to, or engaging in a transaction involving, a person or organization subject to federal economic sanctions.  OFAC also administers various economic sanctions Continue reading