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California: NAMIC Pleased California Auto Repair Bill Modified for Study
In the wake of stiff industry opposition, a California proposal that would have impeded consumer access to affordable auto repairs has been sufficiently mitigated for now, said Christian J. Rataj, NAMIC Western state affairs manager. (Posted: 4/10/2006)
California: NAMIC Opposes Consumer-Funded Elections for CA Insurance Commissioner
NAMIC has opposed a California bill requiring insurers, and ultimately their consumers, to pay for the political campaigns of candidates seeking the office of state insurance commissioner. (Posted: 4/10/2006)
On a Saturday, March 4, in Orlando when no fewer than three NAIC committees dealt with international insurance solvency regulation, NAIC President Al Iuppa told two of those committees that one of the most intransigent and immediate questions—alien reinsurance collateral—would be dealt with in 2006. (Posted: 3/6/2006)
Colorado: Legislature Considers Bill to Create Consumer Insurance Board
Reacting to the Colorado Legislature consideration of a bill that would create a Consumer Insurance Board that would have input in the rate setting process as well as the authority to review the insurance commissioner annually, Christian John Rataj, state affairs manager for NAMIC, called the bill a "wolf in sheep's clothing." (Posted: 2/13/2006)
Most Seat/Head Restraints in SUVs & Pickups Perform Poorly in Rear-End Crashes
Only six of the seat/head restraint combinations in 44 current model SUVs are rated good for protection against whiplash injuries in rearend crashes, while none of the seat/head restraint designs in 15 pickup truck models earns a good rating. (Posted: 1/9/2006)
Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Unveils Hurricane Mediation Program
Residents whose Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita insurance claims are in dispute will soon be offered a possible solution at no cost to them. Commissioner of Insurance Robert Wooley has established a mediation program through which a neutral third party meets with the policyholder and the insurance company in an attempt to resolve the dispute and quickly settle the claim. (Posted: 12/28/2005)
Top Safety Picks Selected for 2006-Model Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has announced 10 cars (2006 models) that win its first ever Top Safety Pick award. The awards recognize car designs that afford the best protection for people in front, side, and rear crashes, based on performance in Institute tests. (Posted: 12/5/2005)
Arizona: Governor, Commissioner Advise Consumers to Regularly Evaluate Insurance Needs
NAMIC applauds Arizona's Governor Janet Napolitano and Director of Insurance Christina Urias for including consumer insurance education as an important part of their "September is Arizona Preparedness Month" community service campaign. (Posted: 9/26/2005)
California: Small Claims Court Jurisdiction Bills Could Adversely Impact Insurance Consumers
NAMIC's state advocacy partner, the Personal Insurance Federation of California (PIFC), has been actively lobbying to defeat two companion bills that would increase the jurisdictional limits of the state's Small Claims Courts from $5,000 to $7,500. (Posted: 9/26/2005)
Oregon: Governor Signs ‘Homeowner’s Bill of Rights’ Legislation
This past July, Governor Theodore Kulongoski signed into law Senate Bill 118, the “Homeowner Bill of Rights.” SB 118 passed both chambers of the Oregon Legislature without opposition and will take effect on Jan.1, 2006. (Posted: 9/12/2005)
Regulators Urge Insurers to Grant Grace Periods to Hurricane Katrina Victims (9/6/2005)
FEMA Warns People to be Careful When Hiring Contractors For Disaster Repairs (9/1/2005)
California Repeats as the Nation’s Auto Theft Hot Spot (8/23/2005)
Department of Transportation Launches You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Labor Day National Crackdown (8/23/2005)
Trends in Home Ownership Affect Insurance Costs (8/19/2005)
Colorado: Insurance Commissioner Appoints New Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs (8/4/2005)
Road Map to Safety (6/1/2005)
Institute for Business & Home Safety Says Simple Changes Can Boost Wildfire Defense (5/16/2005)
Michigan Judge Allows Continued Use of Credit-Based Insurance Scoring; NAMIC Comments (4/26/2005)
California: Insurance Commissioner’s Scare Tactics Hurt Insurance Consumers (4/18/2005)
Florida CFO Seeks to Clarify Confusion with Storm Claims, Outlines Options to Help Consumers (4/1/2005)
No Surprise, Auto Thieves Continue to Favor Popular Models (2/28/2005)
Colorado: NAMIC Supports Legislation Designed to Protect Motorists’ Lives (2/14/2005)
Ohio Insurance Rates Still Among Lowest in Nation (2/1/2005)
FEMA Offers Winter Flooding Safety and Preparedness Tips (1/20/2005)
Pennsylvania Governor Appoints New Insurance Consumer Liaison (1/20/2005)
Study: Primary Safety Belt Laws Would Save 700 Lives Per Year (1/14/2005)
FEMA Offers Winter Flooding Safety and Preparedness Tips (1/7/2005)
New Frontal Offset Crash Test Results: Only Two of Five Small Cars Earn Good Ratings; One is Poor (12/27/2004)
Massachusetts: Bowler’s Residual Market Decision a Win-Win Situation (12/3/2004)
Missouri: Division of Insurance Proposes Creating Six-Month Auto Policies (12/3/2004)
New York: Superintendent Serio Calls for Auto Rate Reassessment (12/3/2004)
Getting to Know You … Getting to Know All About You (12/1/2004)
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