California Health Insurance Regulators Launch Investigation Into Aetna
Two California health insurance regulators have stated their intentions to investigate Aetnas coverage decision processes. This examination of the insurer is a result of a lawsuit filed by a Californian man.
February 20, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
California
State-Specific Licensing Requirements Hinder Independent Adjusters
A new study, "Breaking Down Barriers," released by Pacific Research Institute examines the economic impact of duplicative licensing regulations on independent claims adjusters underscoring the need for increased licensing reciprocity among states.
February 8, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Massachussetts FAIR Plan Requests Change To Windstorm Deductible
The states so-called "insurer of last resort," which covers two out of every five home insurance policies on the Cape and Islands, is proposing a change in its wind-related damage coverage that could bump up rates across the state.
February 6, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Massachusetts
Florida Fraud Fighters Urged To Push Senators On AOB Reform
Two bills in the Florida Senate addressing fraud and abuse in assigning insurance benefits one good one and one not so good are the focus of an intense lobbying campaign by fraud fighters in the state.
February 2, 2018
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Florida Insurer Windshield Inspection Bill Clears Another Senate Committee
Florida state Sen. Dorothy Hukills proposed amendment to current legislation that would require an insurers inspection prior to a windshield repair or replacement cleared another Senate committee hearing.
January 31, 2018
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
In First Week Of Session, Florida House Took Big Steps Toward Insurance Reform
Right out of the gate, the Florida House took several major steps toward statewide insurance reform during the first week of the 2018 Legislative Session.
January 16, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
How The Feds Pot Plan Could Trigger Home Insurance Claims
Canadian insurance claims professionals see social host liability issues at play when the federal governments Cannabis Act comes into force.
January 9, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Kicking The Can Approach To NFIP Reform Is Not Viable
Those hoping for clarity over the future of federal flood insurance in the United States are still waiting after Congress passed a third short-term extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) back on December 22.
January 8, 2018
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Bills To End Floridas No-Fault Car Insurance Poised For Early Play In Session
Getting t-boned by another driver in West Palm Beach was the first surprise, Lynn Sparks said. Another was learning Florida is one of only two states that do not require drivers to carry liability insurance to cover injuries to others.
January 8, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Florida
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Seeks New Laws To Protect Homeowners After Wildfires
State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Thursday called on the state Legislature to change California law to prevent more homeowners from losing their coverage because of wildfire risk, an issue that has been exacerbated by last years North Bay fires.
January 5, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
States Moving Aggressively On Insurance Regulations: Expert
The Trump administration is hollowing out regulations to the benefit of industries across the board, delivering on a central campaign theme. When it comes to insurance, however, there is only so much that Washington officials can do.
January 3, 2018
Legislation & Regulation
Amtrak Derailment: Liabilities Capped At $200M Due To 1997 Law
There will certainly be lawsuits against Amtrak following Mondays derailment, which killed three people and injured dozens more. The commuter train was traveling at 80 mph on a 30-mph stretch of track, according to investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board.
December 19, 2017
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Washington
New York Regulators To Ban Insurers Use Of Controversial Pricing Data
Financial regulators in New York have banned the use of a consumers educational background and occupation as factors in pricing auto insurance premiums.
December 14, 2017
Legislation & Regulation
New York
Senators Propose Bill Requiring Semi Side Guards To Reduce Traffic Fatalities
When a car slams into the side of a tractor-trailer and slides underneath, the results can be horrific. Many of a cars safety features are rendered worthless. The top of the car may be sheared off; the occupants are often decapitated.
December 13, 2017
Auto
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Special Report: Unfettered Construction Raises U.S. Hurricane Costs
When Hurricane Harvey sent two feet of water rolling into this small community about 35 miles north of Houston, Alfredo Becerra had to flee his modest 1,500-square-foot house. Muddy floodwater submerged the furniture and ruined carpet inside the construction workers longtime home.
December 13, 2017
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Texas



