Latest Legislation Headlines
All the headlines from our Legislation Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Delaware Measure Targets Uninsured Motorists
Jan 17 2005 // Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn, State Senator David Sokola and State Representative Donna Stone have unveiled bi-partisan legislation which will allow the state to increase enforcement of its uninsured motorist...
ABI Says FSA Regulation “Will Build on Existing Consumer Protection”
Jan 17 2005 // The Association of British Insurers has issued a bulletin indicating that regulation by the Financial Services Authority, which officially began on Friday (See IJ Web site Jan. 14), “will build on existing consumer...
IIHS Attributes Saved Lives to Fla. Teen-Driving Regulation Changes
Jan 17 2005 // Nationwide driver’s license regulation changes which took place as a result of the death of a teenage driver in Florida have resulted in a reduction in the number of automobile deaths caused by teenage drivers...
Calif. Governor Predicts 30% Increase in State’s Costs Despite Reforms
Jan 16 2005 // California’s workers’ compensation costs are going down, even if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal includes big increases in the state’s costs for the program. The Republican...
Two Ariz. Lawmakers Push Proposal to Ban Domestic Partner Benefits
Jan 16 2005 // A proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriages in Arizona would outlaw all government-sponsored benefits to domestic partners. Republican Reps. Mark Anderson and Warde Nichols said their proposal will mirror...
D-Day for U.K. Insurance Industry as FSA Assumes Regulatory Control; AXA Fined $940,000
Jan 14 2005 // Today, Friday, Jan. 14, marks the long anticipated official takeover of regulatory responsibility over the U.K.’s insurance industry by the Financial Services Authority. There should be no major surprises, as the...
Fla. H.B. 117 to Require Certification for Mold Remediation Professionals
Jan 14 2005 // Legislation to require mold professionals working in Florida to be trained, licensed and certified has been filed by Rep. Carl J. Domino (R-West Palm Beach). House Bill 117, co-sponsored by Rep. Franklin Sands (D-Weston),...
Proposed Mo. Bill Aims to Reduce WC Premiums
Jan 14 2005 // Senate Republicans made workers’ compensation the first order of business last Wednesday, hearing testimony on a proposed bill that would reduce the number of injured workers eligible for benefits. Missouri’s...
PCI Asks Fla. Committee: Give Hurricane Reforms Time Before Making Changes
Jan 14 2005 // The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America urged Florida lawmakers meeting today in Tallahassee to allow the reforms made to hurricane insurance deductibles during the special legislative session to have time to...
New Md. Medical Liability Law, Upcoming Issues Reportedly Concerning Insurers
Jan 13 2005 // Although disappointed that the Maryland General Assembly chose to override Gov. Robert Ehrlich’s veto of a controversial medical liability reform bill, insurers are reportedly equally concerned about other challenges...
Banking Chief Urges New Approach to Consumer Disclosure on Financial Products
Jan 12 2005 // At a time when the insurance industry is grappling with when and how to disclose more information to consumers, the nation’s chief banking regulator has suggested that the disclosure system now used by banks is about...
Fla. Legislative Committees Preparing for 2005 Session
Jan 12 2005 // An overview of property and casualty issues, homeowners, commercial property, PIP, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation have been presented to Florida legislative committees by Gary Guzzo, Florida Insurance...
Agents, Insurers Claim Proposed Asbestos Legislation Falls Short of Solving the Problem
Jan 11 2005 // The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America applauded Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) for moving quickly to hold hearings on proposed asbestos legislation, but says the association...
Okla. Legislation Aims to Override April 1 Auto Rate Hike
Jan 11 2005 // Oklahoma vehicle owners could combat an April 1 increase in auto insurance rates if a bill proposed by Rep. Jerry Shoemake (D-Morris) passes the Oklahoma Legislature. Shoemake has filed a petition to override a law,...
Maryland Lawmakers Override Veto of Med-Mal Bill
Jan 11 2005 // The Maryland House and Senate overrode Gov. Robert Ehrlich’s veto of medical malpractice bill that includes a 2 percent premium tax on HMOs. The $64 million estimated revenues from the tax in the first year will be...
Spitzer Tells N.Y. Legislators More Charges on the Way; Withholds Judgment on Legislative Response
Jan 10 2005 // The insurance industry can expect new charges from New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer relating to personal lines insurance, according to the state official. Speaking before an Assembly Insurance Committee hearing in...
Insurers Pleased Bush Will Target Asbestos Litigation Reform in Second Term
Jan 10 2005 // Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) senior vice president, government affairs, Carl Parks, released the following statement on comments made by President Bush on asbestos litigation reform last...
New Delaware Insurance Commissioner Denn Supports Bill to Ban Use of Credit Scoring by Insurers
Jan 10 2005 // Wasting little time acting on one of his campaign promises, new Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn announced he will support a bill being introduced that seeks to ban the use of credit scores by insurers in personal...
Pedrotti Joins American Agents Alliance as Lobbyist
Jan 10 2005 // The American Agents Alliance announced the addition of J. Kevin Pedrotti as the association’s lobbyist. Pedrotti is the founder and principal of JKPedrotti Inc., and has an extensive background in legislative,...
N.Y. City Law Holds Gun Manufacturers and Dealers Liable to Victims Under Code of Conduct
Jan 7 2005 // The New York City Council has voted to toughen its gun safety laws with legislation that holds gun makers and dealers financially liable to victims of gun violence if the manufacturers or sellers violate a code of...
