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Massachusetts: Division Rejection of FAIR Plan Coastal Rate Hike Could Impact Legislation
The Division of Insurance’s rejection of a FAIR Plan proposal to increase rates for property owners in coastal areas could have implications for the fate of legislation meant to provide relief for residents affected by coastal market turmoil. (Posted: 5/13/2008)
In a case that tested the limits of the “going and coming rule” precluding benefits for injuries suffered by employees traveling to and from work, the Supreme Judicial Court recently held that an employee who suffered injuries in an auto accident following a 27-hour shift was not entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits from his employer. (Posted: 4/22/2008)
Massachusetts: Comprehensive Approach Advanced in Coastal Property Legislation
Rather than looking to a single solution as a quick fix to issues in the state’s coastal property insurance market, the Joint Committee on Financial Services has adopted a comprehensive approach involving a range of comparatively moderate adjustments aimed at providing affected consumers with some relief and assurances. (Posted: 4/15/2008)
Massachusetts: First Day of Auto Competition Marked by Sniping Over Website
The start of a new era of competitive rating in the Massachusetts auto insurance market was heralded by neither plaudits nor parades but rather a press conference held to criticize a website intended to assist consumers with the unfamiliar act of shopping for coverage. (Posted: 4/8/2008)
Massachusetts: Competitive Rating Starting in Private Passenger Auto System
Starting today, Massachusetts drivers can start benefiting from the state’s historic move to competitive rating in its private passenger auto insurance system. (Posted: 4/1/2008)
Massachusetts: Supreme Judicial Court Seeking Amicus Briefs in Livery Liability Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is seeking amicus submissions from interested parties in a case involving liability and insurance coverage issues involving legal duties of a livery service transporting passengers known to be intoxicated. (Posted: 3/25/2008)
Massachusetts: Managed Competition Briefing Turns Out to be Brief
A State House briefing by Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes on the transition of the private passenger auto insurance system from state-set rating to “managed competition” turned out to be very brief indeed. (Posted: 3/25/2008)
Massachusetts: Financial Services Committee Seeks Procedural Extension for Coastal Property Bills
The Joint Committee on Financial Services has sought an extension from a procedural deadline in order to continue work on legislation responsive to concerns about affordability and availability of property insurance in coastal areas. (Posted: 3/25/2008)
Massachusetts: Insurance Commissioner to Brief Lawmakers on Managed Competition
Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes will make a presentation to state lawmakers regarding the transition of the private passenger auto insurance system from state-set rating to “managed competition” on March 20. (Posted: 3/18/2008)
2008 State-by-state Rankings Released of the Best and Worst Tort Systems in America
The Pacific Research Institute released March 11 its report comparing the legal climates of all 50 states. According to the “U.S. Tort Liability Index: 2008 Report,” Florida ranked the worst in terms of tort costs and litigation risks, while North Dakota ranked the best. (Posted: 3/12/2008)
Massachusetts: Attorney General Will Not Appeal Auto Rate Decisions (2/26/2008)
Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies (2/21/2008)
Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety (2/20/2008)
Massachusetts: NAMIC Comments on Coastal Commission Recommendations (2/19/2008)
Massachusetts: Feb. 15 – Major Milestone for Auto Insurance Consumers (2/15/2008)
Massachusetts: Financial Services Committee to Consider Coastal Report Recommendations (2/5/2008)
Massachusetts: Patrick Cites Auto Reform as a Success (1/29/2008)
2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – MASSACHUSETTS (1/24/2008)
Massachusetts: Division Wants to Boost Consumer Awareness of Homeowners Coverage Options and Discounts (1/22/2008)
Massachusetts: Burnes Strikes Attorney General’s Testimony of ‘Expert’ Birnbaum in Auto Rate Case (1/15/2008)
Massachusetts: Dead Man Cannot Be Sued, Appeals Court Rules (1/8/2008)
Massachusetts: Supreme Court Affirms Commissioner’s FAIR Plan Rate Decision (1/8/2008)
Massachusetts: Bulletin Requires Notice to Claimants When Funds Sent to Attorneys (1/8/2008)
Massachusetts: Supreme Court Extends Doctors’ Duty of Care to Those Injured by Impaired Patients (12/18/2007)
Massachusetts: State Trade Criticizes Attorney General’s Bulletins on Auto Competition Transition (12/18/2007)
Massachusetts: Coastal Commission Report Recommends Catastrophe Fund, Model Review, Education, FAIR Plan Measures (12/11/2007)
Massachusetts: Attorney General Cites Concerns with Companies’ ‘Managed Competition’ Filings (12/4/2007)
Massachusetts: Lawmakers Urged Not to Interfere with Auto Competition Transition (11/6/2007)
Massachusetts: Senators Draft Legislation to Temper Auto Changes (10/23/2007)
Massachusetts: Coastal Commission Issues Preliminary Report and Plans Another Hearing (10/9/2007)
Massachusetts: Rapid Coastal Development Poses Dilemma for Insurers, Lawmakers (9/26/2007)
Massachusetts: New Auto Regulations Scrutinized and Criticized in a Series of Hearings (9/25/2007)
Massachusetts: Coastal Commission Hears from Consumers and Experts (9/25/2007)
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