Latest AIA Headlines
All the headlines from our AIA Topic Page, ordered by recency.
AIA: Anti-Tort Reform Group Distorts Data
Aug 2 2005 // Still trying to convince Congress that medical liability reform is not needed, an anti-tort reform group has reportedly released another in a long line of poorly designed and poorly executed, trial bar-funded...
AIA Says Federal Transportation Bill a Plus for Having Safer Roads
Aug 2 2005 // Congress has taken important action to move the nation toward safer roads by including incentives for states to adopt primary seat belt laws as part of the “Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users...
AIA: CAFTA an Important Market-Opening Step
Jul 28 2005 // Congress took an important step toward opening the world’s insurance markets when it approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the American Insurance Association said Thursday. “Costa Rica,...
AIA: New Ill. WC Law a Mix of Costly Benefit Mandates, Unproven Reforms
Jul 20 2005 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) has called Illinois’ new workers’ compensation law an assortment of benefit increases and unproven reforms that may ultimately only inflate costs. “The few...
CALIF. PANEL APPROVES MEASURE REQUIRING INSURERS TO EXPLAIN WHY POLICIES ARE DECLINED:
Jul 18 2005 // The California Assembly Insurance Committee approved an amended measure that will now require insurers to provide an explanation to consumers when policies are declined, canceled or non-renewed, AIA reported. The bill, SB...
News Briefs
Jul 18 2005 // WASH. WORK COMP BENEFITS SEE INCREASE OF 0.6%: Workers currently receiving Washington workers’ compensation time-loss or pension benefits will receive a 0.6 percent cost-of-living increase effective immediately....
Calif. Panel Approves Measure Requiring Insurers to Explain Why Policies are Declined
Jul 7 2005 // The California Assembly Insurance Committee approved an amended measure that will now require insurers to provide an explanation to consumers when policies are declined, canceled or non-renewed, reported the American...
AIA Seeks to Improve N.C. Security Breach Legislation
Jul 4 2005 // Well-intentioned legislation aimed at fighting broad-based identity theft needs several changes before it can work effectively for property/casualty insurance policyholders, according to Raymond G. Farmer, Ameri-can...
AIA Urges La. Gov. Blanco to Veto Anti-Safety Bill
Jun 30 2005 // The American Insurance Association has called on Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco (D) to veto House Bill 509, which would prohibit insurers from adequately pricing personal auto, motorcycle and liability insurance coverage...
AIA: Insurers Lowering Rates, Price Controls Damage California Workers’ Comp System
Jun 29 2005 // California’s workers’ compensation insurers have been filing historic rate decreases with the Department of Insurance, demonstrating that the 2003-2004 reforms are working, according to the American Insurance...
AIA Throws Support Behind Mass. Workers’ Comp Competitive Rating Bill
Jun 29 2005 // A bill that would bring a competitive rating system to the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system would be good for the state’s economy, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). AIA testified...
AIA CHEERS ELIMINATION OF PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT
Jun 20 2005 // The American Insurance Association called the elimination of Ohio’s certificate of compliance publishing requirement a welcome move that reaffirms the state’s commitment to a modern, vibrant insurance market....
AIA CALLS FOR BETTER COORDINATION OF INSURANCE DEPT. INVESTIGATIONS:
Jun 20 2005 // The American Insurance Association urged state insurance regulators to change their chaotic and costly approach of individual states issuing investigative subpoenas whenever an insurer comes under scrutiny–a serious...
AIA Critical of Florida Circuit Court’s Ruling
Jun 20 2005 // The American Insurance Association strongly disagrees with the Florida Circuit Court ruling confirming the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ 2004 decision in Mierzwa v. Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association,...
Okla. Workers’ Comp Reform Passes in Special Session
Jun 20 2005 // Oklahoma lawmakers passed workers’ compensation reform legislation, Senate Bill 1X, in a special legislative session that began May 31, the end date for the regular session. The bill was sent to Gov. Brad Henry who...
AIA Names Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot as President
Jun 13 2005 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) has selected Marc Racicot, former governor of Montana, as president of the organization. Racicot joins AIA after serving as chairman of the Bush-Cheney 2004 re-election campaign; in...
AIA: Texas Legislative Session a Success; Next Meeting in 2007
Jun 9 2005 // The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die last week, and the American Insurance Association (AIA) is reportedly very pleased with the end results. “When legislators first convened in Austin in January, expectations...
Ohio Eliminates Publication Requirement; AIA Cheers
Jun 9 2005 // The American Insurance Association called the elimination of Ohio’s certificate of compliance publishing requirement a welcome move that reaffirms the state’s commitment to a modern, vibrant insurance market....
AIA Applauds Passage of Okla. Workers’ Comp Bill
Jun 8 2005 // In a significant victory for AIA and the business community, the Oklahoma legislature last Friday passed a comprehensive workers’ compensation reform bill (SB 1X). Passage came during a special legislative session...
GOVERNOR VETOES SURETY BONDS BILL:
Jun 6 2005 // Insurance companies praised Gov. Robert Ehrlich (R) for vetoing legislation that would have elevated the trigger point for when surety bonds are required on municipal projects. According to the American Insurance...
