N.Y. Bill Aims to Give Policyholders Private Right of Action in Unfair Claims Disputes June 10, 2021 By Elizabeth Blosfield A proposed bill in New York relating to unfair claims settlement practices would provide policyholders with a private right of...
New Jersey Bill Requiring Insurers Explain BI Policies Lands on Governor’s Desk April 1, 2021 By Elizabeth Blosfield A New Jersey bill that requires insurers issuing business interruption policies in the state provide policyholders with a summary of...
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Consumer Data Protection Act February 26, 2021 By Hyung Jun Lee The Virginia General Assembly is advancing legislation that allows Virginia consumers more protection with their online data, though opponents say...
Despite Insurance Industry Concerns, More States Introduce COVID-19 BI Bills April 15, 2020 By Elizabeth Blosfield New Jersey was the first state to propose a bill that would mandate insurers cover COVID-19-related losses under their business...
Massachusetts Joins Ohio, N.J. in Proposing COVID-19 Business Interruption Bill March 31, 2020 By Elizabeth Blosfield Massachusetts is one of the latest states to propose legislation that would mandate insurers cover COVID-19 related business interruption claims...
Connecticut Governor Says State Senate Bill Ignores Insurance Industry Concerns June 5, 2017 Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy sharply criticized the Connecticut Senate for unanimously passing legislation early Friday that creates a new...
New York Eyes ‘Textalyzer’ to Combat Distracted Driving May 19, 2017 By Anna Gronewold Ben Lieberman just wanted to find out what may have caused the head-on collision that killed his 19-year-old son, Evan,...
Delaware Bill to Nix Use of Age, Credit for Auto Premiums Stalls April 7, 2017 By Randall Chase Legislation to prevent insurers from using age and credit scores in setting automobile insurance rates has stalled amid opposition from...
Bill Would Allow Use of Golf Carts to Deliver Packages in Kentucky March 10, 2017 By Bruce Schreiner Golf carts could become part of package-delivery fleets if a bill advancing in the Kentucky General Assembly becomes law. The...
Maine Lawmaker Wants to Block Car Insurance Hikes Based on Age February 23, 2017 A Maine state senator is looking to protect senior citizens in the state from having car insurance rates go up...