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NAMIC’s national insurer state advocacy partner, the Personal Insurance Federation of California, submitted written comments late last month to the California Department of Insurance expressing concerns with the proposed changes to homeowners’ insurance estimated replacement value regulations. (Posted: 3/9/2010)
The California Department of Insurance sent an invitation Feb. 12 for public comment on its Oct. 16 proposed regulation that would impose new civil penalties on insurers who unintentionally or accidentally fail to fully comply with any portion of a data request relating to their Community Service Statement. (Posted: 3/9/2010)
The California Department of Insurance issued a press release and sent a letter to insurers on Feb. 10 about the department’s Iran-related investments initiative. (Posted: 2/23/2010)
NAMIC joined its national insurer state advocacy partner, the Personal Insurance Federation of California, and other members of the insurance industry Feb. 11 at the Department of Insurance public workshop to consider contemplated amendments to regulations governing insurance producers training and business practices relating to the estimating of replacement cost for homeowners insurance policies. (Posted: 2/16/2010)
California: Governor’s Emergency Services Property Insurance Surcharge Proposal is Back ... Again
AB 36, Emergency Services: Property Insurance Surcharge, was introduced Feb. 9 in the Assembly. The bill would create an Emergency Response Fund in the state Treasury funded by a surcharge imposed on property insurance (commercial, residential fire, and multi-peril insurance coverage) policyholders issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2010. (Posted: 2/16/2010)
The California Department of Insurance will hold a public workshop Feb. 11 to consider contemplated amendments to regulations governing insurance producers training and business practices relating to the estimating of replacement cost for homeowners’ insurance policies. (Posted: 2/2/2010)
The California Department of Insurance held a public discussion Jan. 19 for interested stakeholders on its proposed revisions to regulation relating to reporting and filing of premium taxes. (Posted: 1/26/2010)
2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – CALIFORNIA
(Posted: 1/22/2010)
Assembly Member Marty Block pulled his Senior Insurance: Actions Against Insurers bill, AB 989, Jan. 6, thereby removing the legislation from further consideration in year two of the two-year legislative session. (Posted: 1/12/2010)
The California Department of Insurance has scheduled a public discussion Jan. 19 for interested stakeholders on its proposed revisions to regulation relating to reporting and filing of premium taxes. (Posted: 1/12/2010)
California: PIFC Asks Governor to Sign Bill Promoting Informed Consumer Choice in Auto Repairs (10/6/2009)
California: NAMIC Joins PADIC, PIFC in Supporting ‘Informed Consumer Choice’ Auto Repair Bill (4/28/2009)
California: PIFC Sends Opposition Letter on Rental Car Contract Bill (4/21/2009)
California: NAMIC Joins PADIC in Supporting Electronic Insurance Transactions Bill (4/21/2009)
California: PIFC Supports Airbag Installation Consumer Disclosure Bill (4/21/2009)
California: NAMIC Joins State Advocacy Partners in Opposing Auto Repair Damage Assessment Bill (4/7/2009)
California Earthquake Would Accelerate U.S. Mortgage Meltdown, Reveals Aon Benfield Study (1/7/2009)
Insurance Regs Could Significantly Impact State’s Economy, NAMIC Tells California Officials (12/17/2008)
California: NAMIC Submits Written Comments on Proposed Amendments to Prior Approval of Rates Regulations (12/16/2008)
AIR Estimates Insured Losses from Southern California Wildfires Likely Range Between $600 and $800 Million (11/21/2008)
California: Workshop Scheduled on Proposed Annual Financial Reporting Model Regulation (10/21/2008)
California: Insurance Department Proposes Financial Statement Electronic Filing Regulation (10/21/2008)
California Court Decision Reaffirms Distinctive Right of Mutual Insurance Companies, NAMIC Says (10/1/2008)
New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)
Wildfire Study Identifies New Risks and Recommendations for California Homeowners (7/29/2008)
Landmark Wildfire Study Identifies New Risk Factors and Recommendations for California Homes (7/15/2008)
Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Coordinated Firefighting Efforts and Resources to Combat Wildfires (6/24/2008)
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