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News Archive: Insurance Regulation

Idaho: DOI Seeks Immediate Insurer Feedback to Proposed Bulletin Regarding Requirements Relating to UIM Coverage

Shad Priest, deputy director of the Idaho Department of Insurance, has recently disseminated a proposed bulletin regarding the new HB 429 requirements relating to the new UIM notice law. The DOI plans to finalize the proposal in the next two weeks. (Posted: 7/15/2008)

Florida: NAMIC Challenges OIR Attempt to Disallow Market Conduct Exam Conferences, Hearings

NAMIC joined its state trade partner, the Florida Insurance Council, and the American Insurance Association on July 7 to file a challenge to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s proposal to repeal Rule 69N-121.066. The rule sets out the required procedure for insurers to review and raise concerns following market conduct exams before OIR’s findings are made public. (Posted: 7/15/2008)

Colorado: Department of Regulatory Agencies, Insurance Industry Discuss Insurance Ombudsman Bill

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Colorado Division of Insurance hosted a meeting with insurance carriers on July 8 to discuss HB-1216. The bill requires Insurance Commissioner Marcy Morrison to report to the Joint Budget Committee on or before Sept. 15 on the need, estimated cost, and implementation requirements of establishing an insurance ombudsman in Colorado. (Posted: 7/15/2008)

NAMIC to Participate in D.C. Conference on Insurance Regulation

Robert Detlefsen, NAMIC vice president of public policy, is one of seven individuals who will present papers at a July 9 conference on “The Future of Insurance Regulation” at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. (Posted: 7/1/2008)

NAMIC Submits Comments to Congressional Subcommittee Examining Creation of Federal Office of Insurance Information

A carefully developed Office of Insurance Information could be a step toward modernizing the state-based insurance regulatory system, according to NAMIC. (Posted: 6/10/2008)

A Long Summer Could Mean Multiple Insurance Regulatory Hearings

With Congress slated to stay in session until this first week of August, members of Congress might have a lot time on their hands. (Posted: 6/3/2008)

NAMIC Participates in OFC Roundtable

Chuck Chamness, NAMIC's president/CEO, participated in a National Association of Insurance Commissioners-sponsored roundtable last Wednesday that focused on the possible creation of an optional federal charter. (Posted: 5/27/2008)

NAMIC’s Federal Affairs Committee to Tackle Credit, Regulatory Challenges

Members of NAMIC’s Federal Affairs Committee have a full plate of issues to discuss during their meeting tomorrow. (Posted: 5/20/2008)

NAMIC Refutes Claims Made by Consumer Federation of America on Best Regulatory Structure

Last Thursday, the Consumer Federation of America released a report claiming laws that require insurers to get advance approval before setting auto rates benefit consumers. According to the study, rates have risen more slowly in states that impose tighter regulation on insurers. (Posted: 4/29/2008)

NAMIC Refutes Claims Made By Consumer Federation of America on Best Regulatory Structure

NAMIC emphatically disputed claims made today by the Consumer Federation of America that said laws requiring insurers to get advance approval before setting auto rates actually benefit consumers. (Posted: 4/24/2008)

NAMIC Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Insurance Office (4/22/2008)

CEOs Defend Property/casualty Industry Record at AAIS Main Event Conference (4/22/2008)

WSJ Letters: Would the Feds Do a Better Job Regulating Insurance? (4/22/2008)

NAMIC Submits Testimony as Congressional Subcommittee Takes Another Look at Insurance Regulatory Reform (4/22/2008)

NAMIC Urges Caution on Proposal to Create Federal Insurance Office (4/17/2008)

Open Competition Without Price Controls is Key to Improved Insurance Regulation, NAMIC Tells Congress (4/16/2008)

NAMIC Vows to Battle Treasury’s Call for OFC (4/1/2008)

Insurance Regulatory Reform: Congress Plans a Different Approach (4/1/2008)

Treasury Releases Financial Services Regulatory Blueprint; NAMIC Disappointed with Plan (3/29/2008)

NCOIL: Spring Meeting Highlighted by Natural Disaster Debate, OFC and Rental Car Model Legislation (3/4/2008)

NAMIC Federal Affairs Committee Selects 2008 Issues for CCP (2/19/2008)

Treasury Set to Release Report on Insurance Regulation (2/12/2008)

OFC Senate Proponent Leaves Key Committee (1/29/2008)

Congressional Committee Gears Up for 2008 (1/22/2008)

NAMIC: Reformed State Insurance Regulation is Best for Consumers, Insurers (12/4/2007)

NAMIC to Treasury: Reformed State Insurance Regulation is Best for Consumers, Insurers (11/21/2007)

Congressional Panel Takes Another Look at State vs. Federal Regulation of Insurance (11/6/2007)

NAMIC Responds to Misguided Letter on Optional Federal Charter Legislation (10/12/2007)

NAMIC Chairman Speaks Out Against Federal Intervention (10/9/2007)

Congressional Action Heating Up (10/9/2007)

State - Not Federal - Regulation Works Best for Property/Casualty Insurance Consumers, NAMIC Tells Congress (10/3/2007)

NAMIC: Supreme Court Case Portends Problems of Federal Oversight (8/28/2007)

Insurance Expert: Supreme Court Case Foreshadows Problems of Federal Oversight (8/24/2007)

NAMIC: OFC Would Create Giant Bureaucracy Leading to More Regulation, Confusion (7/31/2007)

NAMIC: Optional Federal Charter Would Create Giant Bureaucracy, Leading to More Regulation and Confusion for Consumers, Companies (7/25/2007)