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NAMIC’s state trade association advocacy partner, the Iowa Insurance Institute, reports that the Iowa House passed SF 2075, which adds what is often called the “extraordinary life circumstances” provision to the state statute that regulates the use of credit-based insurance scoring. The House did not amend the bill, which means it should soon be on its way to the governor’s desk. (Posted: 3/16/2010)
NAMIC’s state trade association advocacy partner, the Iowa Insurance Institute, reports that the Iowa Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division is informing legislators that HF 758, which would allow “loss of enjoyment of life” or “hedonic” damages in wrongful death lawsuits, could cost the state more than $100 million. (Posted: 2/23/2010)
Iowa: Senate Passes Extraordinary Life Circumstances Amendment to Credit-based Insurance Scoring Law
NAMIC’s state trade association advocacy partner, the Iowa Insurance Institute, reports that the Iowa Senate unanimously passed SF 2075, which adds what is often called the “extraordinary life circumstances” provision to the state statute that regulates the use of credit-based insurance scoring. (Posted: 2/9/2010)
NAMIC, along with member companies and representatives of its state trade association advocacy partners, the Iowa Insurance Institute and the Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa, attended a presentation Dec. 15 by academic researchers from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, on their paper “Use of Credit Scores by the Insurance Industry: Iowa Consumers’ Perspective.” The presentation was conducted by video conference between two cities, Davenport and Des Moines. (Posted: 1/5/2010)
Iowa Members in Washington for 2009 CCP
On July 16th, NAMIC member companies from Iowa came to Washington DC to participate in the 2009 Congressional Contact Program. The group met with every office in their state delegation and delivered 4 Benjamin Franklin Public Policy awards. This was Iowa's 24th year participating in CCP. (Posted: 7/28/2009)
2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – IOWA
(Posted: 6/25/2009)
Founded in 1885 in Story City, Iowa, Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company was created to protect farm property and town dwellings throughout the state. Now Central Iowa Mutual Insurance Association, the company writes more than 85 percent of its total business on Iowa family farms. Patrick Faga, PFMM, is president and CEO of Central Iowa Mutual. (Posted: 4/21/2009)
NAMIC participated in what was dubbed a “conversation” with Angel Robinson, Iowa Insurance Division’s consumer advocate, March 6 on credit-based insurance scoring. The meeting was coordinated by NAMIC’s state trade association partner, the Iowa Insurance Institute. More than 20 representatives of insurance companies, insurance agencies, and state and national trade associations participated, as well as Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss. (Posted: 3/10/2009)
NAMIC’s state trade association partner, the Iowa Insurance Institute, reports that the Commission of Insurance has issued Bulletin 09-02 "Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Flood Victims Insurance.” (Posted: 3/3/2009)
NAMIC’s state trade association partner the Iowa Insurance Institute reports that the Commission of Insurance has issued Bulletin 09-02 entitled “Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Flood Victims Insurance.” (Posted: 2/26/2009)
Iowa: Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Bill to Increase Lawsuits (2/24/2009)
Enhanced Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets in Iowa and Ohio (2/10/2009)
Vaughan Named NAIC’s New CEO, NAMIC Comments (1/15/2009)
NAMIC chairman-elect selects ‘Make a Difference’ as his chairman’s theme (10/31/2008)
Iowa: Insurance Division Announces New Rebating Bulletin, Conducts Hearing on Model Audit Rule (10/7/2008)
Bruce D. Thomas Begins Term as 2008 - 2009 NAMIC Chairman (10/1/2008)
New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)
Iowa: Insurance Division Rescinds Broad Anti-rebating Bulletin, Issues New Bulletin (8/26/2008)
Chalk Up Another CCP Victory (7/29/2008)
Iowa Bulletin Prohibits All Rebates (7/1/2008)
2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - IOWA (6/4/2008)
Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)
Iowa: Governor Signs Omnibus Insurance Bill; Commissioner Announces Start of Implementation Process (4/29/2008)
2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America (3/12/2008)
Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)
Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)
Dem. Presidential Candidates Speak at Iowa Farm Forum (11/16/2007)
Report: Deer-Vehicle Collisions and Damage Costs Increase (10/24/2007)
Pharmacist Turned Insurer (10/16/2007)
NAMIC Service Awards Presented (9/19/2007)
Three NAMIC Member Companies Celebrate a Century of Service (9/17/2007)
2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - IOWA (6/1/2007)
Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)
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