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Mississippi News and Information

Mississippi: Industry Representatives Meet with Regulators and Legislators

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has completed his first legislative session as a regulator instead of a state senator, and he was happy to share his impressions of the 2008 General Assembly and plans for the future with insurance industry representatives gathered in Jackson last week. (Posted: 6/10/2008)

2008 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – MISSISSIPPI

(Posted: 6/4/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads

Results from the 2008 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released May 22 found that 16.4 percent of drivers on the road - roughly 33 million licensed Americans - would not pass a written driver’s test if taken today. (Posted: 5/28/2008)

Mississippi, Louisiana Senators Try to Add Wind Coverage to Flood Program

A new development in the efforts to extend and reform the National Flood Insurance Program may intensify the debate on the issue in the Senate. Last week, four senators sent a letter to Chairman Christopher Dodd D-Conn., of the Senate Banking Committee, threatening to prevent the bill from getting to the Senate floor unless wind coverage is added to the program. (Posted: 4/29/2008)

Mississippi: Legislature Pushes Building Codes Adoption

The Mississippi Legislature passed HB 1465 last week in an effort to push the state farther down the road to statewide minimum building codes, and is on its way to the governor’s office. (Posted: 4/1/2008)

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)

Report: States Better Prepared for Emergencies

An inaugural report on public health preparedness released Feb. 20 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain. (Posted: 2/21/2008)

Report: Most States Earn Average Grades in Highway Safety

Most states earned average grades in a nationwide report card tracking state progress on the enactment of 15 model laws to curb the near record high number of deaths on the nation’s highways, according to an annual study issued Feb. 18 by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. (Posted: 2/20/2008)

General Election Holds Several Surprises; NAMIC Warns of Likely Rate Hikes in Washington Following Passage of R-67

Washington consumers will likely see their rates increase as a response to the expected impact of the voter-approved legislation, Referendum 67. The referendum, which passed with 57 percent of the vote, will allow triple damages to be assessed for "bad faith" denials of insurance claims. (Posted: 11/7/2007)

Mississippi: Commissioner’s Race Likely a Photo Finish

The race for Mississippi insurance commissioner, which pits Republican Mike Chaney against Democrat Gary Anderson, is too close to call, according to local observers. (Posted: 11/6/2007)

Coastal Concerns Aired by Southeast Commissioners (9/25/2007)

Mississippi: Commissioner George Dale Loses Democratic Primary (8/8/2007)

Mississippi: George Dale’s Insurance Career at Stake in Aug. 7 Primary (7/31/2007)

Survey of Hurricane Preparedness Finds One-Third on High Risk Coast Will Refuse Evacuation Order (7/24/2007)

NAMIC Disheartened by Mississippi Attorney General’s Lawsuit Announcement (6/12/2007)

2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - MISSISSIPPI (6/1/2007)

Plenty of Political Intrigue Brewing in 2007 State Election Races (5/21/2007)

Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities (5/16/2007)

Report: Emerging Risks Impeding Business Development; Leaders Lack Understanding of Real Risks (5/15/2007)

Car Thieves Take the Bait (5/2/2007)

Chamber Study Ranks Best, Worst Lawsuit Climates; Delaware Tops List (4/26/2007)

Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity (4/18/2007)

New Report Shows Increased Flood Risk from Global Warming Despite Billions Spent on Flood-Control Projects (4/16/2007)

Private Market is Best Mechanism to Address Coastal Insurance Issues, NAMIC CEO Tells Congress (4/11/2007)

NAMIC: Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award Recipients Named (4/10/2007)

NAMIC Presents Benjamin Franklin Public Policy Award to Members of the 109th Congress (4/5/2007)

‘Very Active’ Hurricane Season Predicted; Global Warming Effect on Hurricanes Debunked (4/4/2007)

Hurricane Threat Looms for U.S. Energy Production and Gulf Coast in 2007 (3/28/2007)

NAMIC’s World-class Advocacy Program Kicks Off 22nd Year (3/23/2007)

Report: Increased Forecast for 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season (3/22/2007)

Homeowners Insurance Line Three Times More Volatile Than Private Passenger Auto: Aon Re Study (3/21/2007)

Mississippi: Insurance Commissioner Negotiates Settlement with State Farm (3/20/2007)

Mississippi: Wind-Pool Bill Passes (3/16/2007)

Mississippi: Windpool Legislation Still in Conference Limbo; Building Codes Language Also Sent to Conference (3/13/2007)

McCarran-Ferguson War Room Advocacy Kit (3/9/2007)