Latest AIA Headlines
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AIA and NAII Oppose California’s SB 1763
Jun 10 2002 // California senators recently approved Senate Bill 1763, designed to restrict insurance companies from writing mold and liability restrictions into their policies. The bill, which was introduced by Senator Deborah Ortiz...
AIA Says Calif. Assembly Internet Measure is flawed
Jun 7 2002 // A measure approved by the California State Assembly has put Internet privacy on center stage, but won’t solve the real problem of identity theft, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). “A...
AIA Finds Flaws with Investment Reporting Bill
May 31 2002 // A measure approved by the California State Senate is based on a flawed premise and will discourage charitable giving by insurance companies, says the American Insurance Association (AIA). “This bill is based on the...
AIA Tells NY Senate Sound Science Needed on Mold
May 30 2002 // Eric Goldberg, American Insurance Association (AIA) assistant general counsel, appearing at a hearing held by the New York State Senate’s Health and Environmental Conservation Committees, stated that consumers,...
Credit Bill Moves to Desk of Mo. Governor
May 21 2002 // A bill that would allow Missouri consumers to continue enjoying the benefits of credit-based insurance scoring passed the Missouri Senate and now awaits the signature of Governor Bob Holden, according to the American...
AIA Hosting Mold Seminar May 20-21
May 17 2002 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) will host a two-day seminar May 20-21 to address the emerging issue of mold. Mold: The Challenge Ahead, will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, McLean, Va., featuring...
AIA In Opposition to Bill to Expand Calif. Low-Cost Auto Program
May 9 2002 // A measure under consideration in the California Legislature would allow California’s low-cost auto insurance program to compete directly with private insurance companies, according to the American Insurance...
Minn. Lawmakers Approve “Sole Basis” Restrictions on Use of Credit Scores
May 1 2002 // Insurers will not be able to use a consumer’s credit history as the sole basis for underwriting decisions under a bill approved recently by the Minnesota State Legislature, according to the American Insurance...
AIA FILES APPEAL WITH CALIF BOE ON TAX
Apr 29 2002 // The American Insurance Association (AIA), American International Companies and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company have filed an appeal with the California Board of Equalization (BOE), the state’s highest tax policy...
AIA Says Colo. Bill Provides Relief from Construction Defect Lawsuits
Apr 22 2002 // A bill making its way through the Colorado House would limit the damages available for civil actions arising out of construction defects and should be enacted as quickly as possible, according to the Alliance of American...
Ariz. Legislature Approves AIA-Sponsored Measure to Streamline Insurers’ National Operations
Apr 17 2002 // The Arizona Legislature has unanimously approved an American Insurance Association (AIA)-sponsored bill that streamlines how Arizona insurers manage deductible workers’ compensation policies. HB 2276, authored by...
CALIF. RETROACTIVE PREMIUM TAX TO BE REVIEWED
Apr 15 2002 // According to the American Insurance Association (AIA), the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has accepted their request to review the California Department of Insurance’s (CDI) recent retroactive premium...
AIA Files Appeal with Calif. Board of Equalization on Retroactive Workers’ Comp Tax
Apr 11 2002 // The American Insurance Association (AIA), American International Companies and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company have filed an appeal with the California Board of Equalization (BOE), the state’s highest tax policy...
Retroactive Premium Tax to be Reviewed by Calif. Office of Admin. Law
Mar 25 2002 // According to the American Insurance Association (AIA), the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has accepted their request to review the California Department of Insurance’s (CDI) recent retroactive premium...
Wis. Assembly Passes Budget Without Credit Prohibition
Mar 20 2002 // The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the Budget Reform Act early March 15, minus a proposed prohibition on insurers’ use of credit-based insurance scores. The passage of the budget bill, combined with the demise of a...
AIA Warns of Harm to Idaho Market
Mar 19 2002 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) says a measure to restrict insurers’ use of credit scores will raise rates for two-thirds of policyholders and will significantly harm Idaho’s insurance...
Mich. Governor Signs Second Injury Fund Bill
Mar 18 2002 // A bill championed by the American Insurance Association (AIA) that changes the way insurers are assessed payments to the state’s second injury fund has been signed into law by Michigan Gov. John Engler. “This...
Mass. Legislators Attend AIA Seminar on Post-Sept. 11 Market
Mar 7 2002 // The tragedy of Sept. 11 dealt a terrible blow to America’s economy, but the property and casualty insurance industry is playing a vital role in helping the United States recover. A full recovery, however, depends...
Class Action Reform, AfterMarket Crash Parts Top AIA Priorities at Upcoming NCOIL Meeting
Feb 26 2002 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) will urge state insurance legislators to encourage states to allow options for insurers that use aftermarket crash parts and to make strides toward civil justice reform during this...
AIA Salutes Arkansas Task Force
Feb 25 2002 // The Alliance of American Insurers (AIA) commended the Arkansas Insurance Department for creating a task force to gain input from interested parties on what steps the state should take to modernize insurance regulation in...
