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Gov. Perry Signs Reform Legislation
Jun 11 2003 // Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 14, the recently passed insurance reform legislation, during a signing ceremony at a construction site in Temple. According to a statement released by the governor’s office,...
Winstead’s Bass to Address Impact of New Tort & Insurance Laws
Jun 11 2003 // Business law firm Winstead Sechrest & Minick announced that pay clauses, sovereign immunity, prompt pay and dispute resolution are among the issues Robert C. Bass, chair of Winstead’s Construction Practice and a...
N.J. Gov. McGreevey Signs Auto Reform Bill; AAI Optimistic Further Changes Can Be Accomplished
Jun 10 2003 // While commending New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey (D) for signing into law on Monday important auto insurance reform legislation, the Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) warned those who want to attract and keep good auto...
PIANJ Hails Signing of N.J. Auto Reform Bill
Jun 10 2003 // The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey Inc. hailed Governor James E. McGreevey’s signing of S.63/A.2625, reform legislation aimed at combating the State’s auto insurance crisis (See Article in...
AAI Urges NCOIL to Take Initiative in the State Capitols on Market Conduct Reform
Jun 9 2003 // Modernization of how states monitor insurer market conduct is a key element to preserving state regulation of insurance, and state legislators can play a key role in making sure existing initiatives are implemented quickly...
PIFC Reports on Dangers of Eliminating Territorial Rating
Jun 9 2003 // Four California Insurance Commissioners and the California Supreme Court reportedly agree-the use of territory as a factor in determining automobile insurance rates is fair and equitable under Proposition 103 passed in...
Texas Regulation Bill Passes in Last Hours of Session
Jun 9 2003 // In the waning hours of the 78th Legislature Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 14, the long-awaited insurance reform bill, giving additional power to the Insurance Commissioner to control residential and automobile...
AIA Says Fair Credit Act Renewal Will Keep Regulatory Balance
Jun 6 2003 // The American Insurance Association (AIA) on Thursday urged Congress to renew the Fair Credit Reporting Act and applauded House Financial Services Committee Chairman Mike Oxley (R-Ohio) and Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) for...
Foster Urged to Sign Louisiana Regulatory Reform Bill
Jun 6 2003 // The National Association of Independent Insurers called on Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster to promptly sign a bill that the NAII says would provide more flexibility to the state’s insurance rate-making process while...
Alliance Opposes Proposed N.J. Restrictions on Call Centers
Jun 6 2003 // The Alliance of American Insurers testified yesterday against NJ Assembly Bill 3259, which, it asserts, “would place restrictions on insurers using call centers.” Alliance Assistant Regional Manager Richard...
N.Y. Governor Introduces
Jun 5 2003 // New York’s Governor George E. Pataki announced that he has introduced legislation to provide enhanced insurance protections for New York State business owners. The Governor said the legislation would allow for the...
IIAT Praises Passage of Texas Reform Bill
Jun 4 2003 // According to the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas, the June 1 passage of the state’s insurance reform bill is a victory for consumers, insurance companies and independent agents. Gov. Rick Perry, who declared...
NAII Encouraged, Concerned by NCOIL Regulatory Modernization Report
Jun 4 2003 // The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) said it is encouraged by a preliminary NCOIL report calling for significant changes in market conduct regulation. However, some proposals contained in the report have...
Neb. Enacts Scoring Restrictions and Regulatory Modernization
Jun 4 2003 // The Nebraska Legislature enacted two significant bills during the 2003 legislative session that will provide guidelines for credit-based insurance scoring and further modernize the regulatory environment for commercial...
Credit Scoring, Nonrenewal Bills Highlight of Ill. Legislative Session
Jun 4 2003 // Legislation dealing with commercial lines nonrenewals, fee increases and credit scoring were among the top insurance-related bills that passed the 2003 Illinois General Assembly, which adjourned May 31. “The...
Reform Legislation Approved by Texas Legislature
Jun 3 2003 // On the last day of the regular session, Texas lawmakers passed insurance reform legislation, but according to the National Association of Independent Insurers consumers and insurers alike will have to wait to see if the...
AIA Notes N.H. Regulatory Modernization Bill Goes to Governor
Jun 3 2003 // The American Insurance Association issued a bulletin noting that the New Hampshire legislature has passed an insurance regulatory modernization bill (HB 684) that “will provide benefits to consumers and insurers...
Alliance Calls New DE Credit Scoring Regulation a ‘Fair Compromise’
Jun 2 2003 // The Alliance of American Insurers has issued an announcement indicating that a final Delaware Department of Insurance regulation governing property/casualty insurers’ use of credit-based insurance scores that will go...
NAMIC Tells Washington Legal Foundation That Regulation Best Left to States
May 30 2003 // Reformed state regulation of insurance is the most desirable course for the future according to a National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) speaker at a media briefing on “An Optional Federal...
PIFC Says Auto Rates will Skyrocket for Drivers in 51 Calif. Counties if Territorial Rating is Eliminated
May 30 2003 // Four California Insurance Commissioners and the California Supreme Court reportedly agree – the use of territory as a factor in determining automobile insurance rates is fair and equitable under Proposition 103...
