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Louisiana: Katrina/Rita Anniversary, Oil Spill Discussions Feature Insurance
Insurance was the focus of a summit convened last week by Louisiana Commissioner Jim Donelon to take stock of the “recovery, reform, and results” since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita five years ago. In addition, a joint legislative insurance committee meeting on the status of the covered insurance ramifications of that more recent Gulf Coast disaster. (Posted: 8/31/2010)
North Carolina: Workers’ Comp Issues Discussed at Symposium
The Appalachian State University Brantley Risk & Insurance Center hosted its 2010 Insurance Symposium Aug. 1-2 in Winston-Salem, where speakers addressed the central question of “Is the ‘compensation bargain’ still working for both employers and employees in our state?” (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Florida: PIP Fraud an Issue for Insurance Consumer Advocate
The Florida Insurance Council, NAMIC’s state advocacy partner, prepared the following report on PIP fraud in Florida: (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Election Spotlight: Colorado Senate
The primary US Senate race in Colorado has disrupted the 2010 election opinions of politicos in Washington DC. (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Louisiana: Website Launched to Provide Louisiana Consumers With Insurance Information
The Gulf State Insurance Information Center launched a new website today to serve as a repository of information for consumers, media, and public officials on insurance issues impacting Louisiana. NAMC is a sponsor of the website. (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Connecticut: High Court Agrees With NAMIC, Rules AG Limited in Ability to Share Confidential Data
The Connecticut attorney general is not free to share confidential information submitted during an antitrust investigation to anyone without restriction in furtherance of antitrust investigations, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled, in agreement with the position taken by NAMIC in an amicus brief filed with the court. (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Massachusetts: Attorney General Extends Comment Period for Proposed Auto Insurance Regulations
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has extended the period for public comment on proposed auto insurance regulations opposed by NAMIC and most insurers from Aug. 6 to Sept. 22. (Posted: 8/17/2010)
Michigan: State Supreme Court Creates New Tort Standard
The highest court in Michigan released on Sunday its decision on McCormick v Carrier. Although the industry is still sifting through the 113-page opinion, it is clear that the thrust of the decision is to overturn 2004’s Kreiner v Fischer and establish a new threshold for tort recovery in the state. (Posted: 8/3/2010)
New York: Department Issues New Reinsurance Collateral Reduction Outreach Draft
The New York Insurance Department has posted on its website a new draft regulatory proposal that would allow for the reduction or elimination of collateral posting requirements for alien and unauthorized reinsurers. (Posted: 8/3/2010)
Siding with the trial bar and disagreeing with the position of an amicus brief filed by NAMIC, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that, pursuant to a state statute, medical bills may be introduced as evidence in personal injury cases, but the amount paid and accepted as full payment by the medical provider cannot be disclosed to the jury. (Posted: 8/3/2010)
Massachusetts: NAMIC Weighs In Against Creation of Labor Rate Commission (8/3/2010)
Alabama: Double Taxation of Insurers Disapproved (8/3/2010)
Georgia: Is Oxendine’s Gubernatorial Bid Fading? (7/20/2010)
Connecticut: Workers’ Comp Commission Issues Guidelines for Payors, Providers of Medical Services (7/20/2010)
North Dakota: DOI Issues Bulletin Allowing Certain Certificates of Deposit to be Considered Cash (7/20/2010)
Oregon: NAMIC Submits Written Comments to Division of Insurance on Proposed Draft Anti-Rebating Bulletin (7/20/2010)
NAMIC Commends Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on Credit-Based Insurance Scoring (7/9/2010)
New York: No Reform for No Fault This Session (7/6/2010)
New York: NAMIC Testifies at Insurance Department Hearing on Rate, Form Filing Reform (7/6/2010)
Alabama: NAMIC Continues to Fight Double Taxation of Insurers (7/6/2010)
Georgia: Insolvency Pool Challenges New Law (6/29/2010)
Texas: Licensing Department Considering Problematic Auto Storage Release Rule (6/29/2010)
California: PIFC Supports Consumer Protection Bill to Prevent Auto Body Repair Fraud (6/29/2010)
Rhode Island: Governor Refuses to Veto Adverse Appraisal Mandate Bill (6/29/2010)
Massachusetts: Attorney General Holds Hearings on Proposed Auto Regulations (6/29/2010)
NAMIC Commends New York Insurance Department Effort to Reform Rate and Form Filing Procedures (6/28/2010)
Ohio: Certified Drivers Abstract Fee Remains in Effect While State Appeals Decision (6/22/2010)
North Carolina: State Trade Lobby Day Deals Death Blow to UATRA (6/22/2010)
Rhode Island: NAMIC Asks Governor to Veto Adverse Auto Repair Appraisal Bill (6/22/2010)
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