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Georgia: Is Oxendine’s Gubernatorial Bid Fading?

Voters go to the polls today in Georgia to pick their party’s statewide nominees for this fall, and current elected Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine has to be wondering if his second run for governor will happen. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Connecticut: Workers’ Comp Commission Issues Guidelines for Payors, Providers of Medical Services

In an effort to improve the efficiencies of the provision of medical treatment to workers' compensation claimants, the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission recently issued a set of guidelines for insurers and medical providers to follow in the administration of workers’ compensation claims. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Wisconsin: State Supreme Court Rules Statute That Retroactively Increased a Carrier’s Liability Unconstitutional

The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in the case of Society Insurance v. Labor & Industry Review Commission, has held that a 2006 statute that required an insurance company to reopen a claim after the statute of limitations had run violated the U.S. and Wisconsin constitutions. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

North Dakota: DOI Issues Bulletin Allowing Certain Certificates of Deposit to be Considered Cash

The North Dakota Insurance Department issued Bulletin 2010-2, which will allow more certificates of deposit to be considered cash for statutory accounting purposes, thereby, allowing domestic companies to avoid having to file these securities at the NAIC’s Security Valuation Office. The bulletin removes the provision that had restricted the cash rule to CDs with a maturity of one year or less. The bulletin took effect July 8. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Oregon: NAMIC Submits Written Comments to Division of Insurance on Proposed Draft Anti-Rebating Bulletin

NAMIC submitted written comments July 16 to the Oregon Division of Insurance, raising questions and concerns about the proposed draft bulletin on anti-rebating. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Minnesota: State Supreme Court Hands Down Rulings in Two Cases with Significant Impact on Insurance Litigation

NAMIC’s state trade association partner, the Insurance Federation of Minnesota, reports that the Minnesota Supreme Court recently decided two important cases dealing with insurance litigation. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

Illinois: Workers’ Compensation Commission Issues Emergency Regulation on Implanted Devices, Surgical Center Reimbursement

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission has issued an emergency regulation addressing charges for implanted devices and the reimbursement of accredited, as opposed to licensed, ambulatory surgical care facilities. (Posted: 7/20/2010)

NAMIC Commends Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on Credit-Based Insurance Scoring

The battle over credit-based insurance scoring in Michigan may finally have resolution as the state’s Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court’s ruling in a decision released today. (Posted: 7/9/2010)

New York: No Reform for No Fault This Session

Reform of New York’s auto insurance no-fault system, one of the highest priorities for insurers this session, was left unresolved when the Legislature adjourned last week. (Posted: 7/6/2010)

New York: NAMIC Testifies at Insurance Department Hearing on Rate, Form Filing Reform

NAMIC testified before the New York Insurance Department during its hearing June 28 on an initiative to streamline processes, including the system for reviewing and approving rate and form filings. (Posted: 7/6/2010)

Alabama: NAMIC Continues to Fight Double Taxation of Insurers (7/6/2010)

Georgia: Insolvency Pool Challenges New Law (6/29/2010)

Oregon: NAMIC Submits Written Comments to Division of Insurance on Draft Bulletin on Consumer Requests for Re-Rating of Credit-Based Insurance Scores (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)

California: NAMIC Joins Trade Partners in Submitting Comments Opposing Insurance Department’s Proposed Principally At-Fault Regulations (6/22/2010)

California: NAMIC Joins Industry in Requesting Insurance Department Withdraw Proposed Regulations on Homeowners’ Insurance Estimating Replacement Cost Standards (6/22/2010)

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)

Rhode Island: NAMIC-Opposed Appraisal Mandate Bill Passes House; Focus Turns to Securing Veto (6/15/2010)

Ohio: Supreme Court Finds for Employer in Secondary Asbestos Exposure Case (6/15/2010)

Florida: Trial Court Finds for State CFO in Public Adjuster Case (6/15/2010)

North Carolina: Workers’ Comp Symposium Scheduled for August (6/15/2010)

Louisiana: Legislature Passes Chinese Drywall Bill (6/15/2010)

New Jersey: NAMIC Raises Concerns About Reinsurance Collateral Reduction, But Bill Advances (6/15/2010)

Georgia Governor Sets Poor Precedent by Signing Insolvency Pool Bill (6/9/2010)

Georgia Governor Sets Poor Precedent by Signing Insolvency Pool Bill (6/9/2010)

South Carolina Joins Growing List of States Reluctant to Require Residential Sprinklers (6/8/2010)

Florida: Crist Vetoes Omnibus Property Insurance Bill (6/8/2010)

Insurance Referendum Highlights Today’s 12 State Primaries (6/8/2010)

Rhode Island: Adverse Auto Repair Appraisal Bill Passed by Senate (6/8/2010)

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