APCIA: Insurance Markets Work Best Without Excessive Price Regulation January 28, 2025 The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recently released a report that concludes over-regulation impedes insurance markets “Insurance markets function...
Viewpoint: Giving Thanks and Making a Wish List for US Insurance Regulation December 18, 2024 By Michael Byrne The state of U.S. insurance regulation is almost certainly not a topic for most families this holiday season. Yet there...
Viewpoint: As Insurance Losses Outpace Premiums, State Regulators Play a Critical Role November 26, 2024 By David A. Sampson Along with the rising cost of living in many facets of families’ daily lives, property insurance availability and affordability continue...
While Other States Struggle, New Hampshire Boasts Insurance Is ‘Going Quite Well’ September 23, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson Consumers are hearing a lot about insurance difficulties around the country. The news from California and Florida and elsewhere about...
Pennsylvania Shaved $98 Million Off Insurer Rate Requests in First Half of Year July 22, 2024 The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) reported that it has saved consumers $98.3 million in annual auto, home and other property/casualty...
Claims Made Commercial Lines Filings Now Subject to Scrutiny in Connecticut July 12, 2024 In a change in regulatory practice, Connecticut has decided that all commercial lines claims made insurance forms and rates are...
Federal Court Won’t Intervene in Erie Insurance Tiff With Maryland Regulator June 20, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal appeals court has declined to intervene in state regulatory proceedings in Maryland involving allegations of redlining by Erie...
Insurers Must Physically Inspect to Confirm Damage Cited by Aerial Imagery May 29, 2024 The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is reminding insurers of their obligation to conduct a physical inspection to confirm the type...
Vermont Updates Its Captive Insurance Law Again May 23, 2024 Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed into law legislation updating certain sections of the state’s captive insurance statute including sections...
Carey Assumes Post as Maine Insurance Regulator March 26, 2024 Robert L. Carey was sworn in as Maine superintendent of insurance on February 28 after being confirmed by the state...