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Rhode Island News and Information

Rhode Island: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Labor Rate Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Feb. 9 in a closely watched case involving drastically conflicting interpretations of a state statute requiring auto insurers to conduct surveys of auto body shops in order to determine a prevailing labor rate. (Posted: 2/16/2010)

2009 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS – RHODE ISLAND

(Posted: 1/22/2010)

Rhode Island: Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in February in Auto Body Labor Rate Survey Case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has selected Feb. 9, 2010, as the day it will hear oral arguments in a closely watched and critical case involving the meaning of a statute requiring insurers to conduct labor rate surveys. (Posted: 12/15/2009)

Rhode Island: Governor Vetoes Wrongful Death Punitive Damages Bill

Legislation to allow for recovery of punitive damages in wrongful death actions was vetoed by Gov. Donald Carcieri on Nov. 9. (Posted: 11/17/2009)

Rhode Island: DBR Issues Bulletins Requiring All Property/Casualty Companies to Provide Contact Information for Post-Catastrophe Adjuster Access

The Department of Business Regulation has issued bulletins requiring all property/casualty insurers licensed or authorized to do business in the state to provide the DBR with emergency contact information to be used in newly adopted procedures to govern access of claims adjusters into affected areas following a catastrophic event. (Posted: 5/26/2009)

Rhode Island: Bill Limiting Credit Use Not Expected to Move

Legislation taken up in committee last week to limit credit-based insurance scoring to new business and first-year renewals is not expected to be acted upon favorably. (Posted: 4/7/2009)

Rhode Island: DBR Pulls Back on NAMIC-opposed Weather-related Claims Bill

At a hearing last week, the head of the Department of Business Regulation’s Insurance Division asked lawmakers to hold off on action on a bill proposed by the DBR that would restrict property insurers’ ability to make underwriting decisions and take actions based on weather-related claims. (Posted: 3/31/2009)

Rhode Island: NAMIC Opposes Additional Restriction on Insurers’ Use of Hurricane Deductibles

NAMIC testified against a bill last week that would create an additional restriction on property insurers’ use of hurricane deductibles because it would create consumer confusion and further hinder insurers’ ability to manage risk effectively. (Posted: 3/17/2009)

NAMIC Opposes Additional Restriction on Insurers’ Use of Hurricane Deductibles in Rhode Island

INDIANAPOLIS (March 11, 2009) – A proposal to restrict insurers’ ability to apply hurricane deductibles is not in the best interest of consumers, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). A bill before the Rhode Island Legislature would add another requirement to existing laws that limit the circumstances in which insurers can apply a hurricane deductible. (Posted: 3/11/2009)

Rhode Island: Supreme Court to Consider Appeal of Auto Body Labor Rate Survey

The Rhode Island Supreme Court has agreed to consider the appeal of a troubling lower court decision interpreting the state’s controversial labor rate survey statute in a manner that would have absurd results to the detriment of insurers and consumers alike. (Posted: 10/21/2008)

West Virginia Leads Nation Again in Frequency of Deer-Vehicle Collisions; Michigan, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Arkansas Round Out Top Five (10/9/2008)

Rhode Island: NAMIC Urges Supreme Court to Take Appeal in Auto Body Labor Survey Case (10/7/2008)

New Study Suggests Putting Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives (9/9/2008)

Report: Producing Highly Satisfied Customers Can Improve the Bottom Line for Auto Insurers Through Increased Renewal Rates (9/2/2008)

Rhode Island: Court Reverses DBR Ruling on Labor Rate Survey Statute (8/26/2008)

Rhode Island: Final Version of Coastal Regulations Reflects NAMIC-advocated Change (8/12/2008)

Rhode Island Supreme Court Lead Paint Decision Prevents Dangerous Liability Expansion, NAMIC Says (7/1/2008)

Rhode Island: Session Ends with No Changes on Auto Body Issues (7/1/2008)

Rhode Island: NAMIC Comments on Coastal Property Regulations (6/10/2008)

Report: 33 Million Licensed Americans May be Unfit for Roads (5/28/2008)

Rhode Island: Dept. of Business Regulation Issues Regulation Addressing Hurricane Deductibles and Mitigation Measures (5/6/2008)

Rhode Island: Auto Body Shops Riled by Industry-supported Bills (3/25/2008)

Rhode Island: House Committee to Take Up Auto Body Bills (3/18/2008)

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)

Rhode Island: NAMIC, Others Argue Against Expansion of Public Nuisance Tort in Lead Paint Case (2/12/2008)

Rhode Island: Coastal Commission Members Focus on Deductibles, Market Conditions (1/15/2008)

Rhode Island: Coastal Commission to Meet Tomorrow (1/8/2008)

Rhode Island: Coastal Commission Session Planned; DBR Issues Bulletin to Implement Coastal Legislation (12/4/2007)

Five Additional States to Require Market Conduct Annual Statements (10/4/2007)

Three NAMIC Member Companies Celebrate a Century of Service (9/17/2007)

2007 SUMMARY OF NEW STATE LAWS - RHODE ISLAND (8/2/2007)

Rhode Island: Coastal Property Legislation Passes (7/3/2007)

Rhode Island: Deductibles Legislation Moving in House and Senate (6/26/2007)