Latest Legislation Headlines

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AIA: Texas Legislative Session a Success; Next Meeting in 2007

Jun 9 2005 // The Texas Legislature adjourned sine die last week, and the American Insurance Association (AIA) is reportedly very pleased with the end results.“When legislators first convened in Austin in January, expectations for...

Okla. DOL Wrestles with End of Workers’ Comp Non-Coverage Program

Jun 9 2005 // The Oklahoma Department of Labor reported it is trying to determine the extent of the impact of the Legislature’s decision to repeal two sections of Oklahoma law and abolish the Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)...

Nev. Legislature Wraps Up Session

Jun 9 2005 // The Nevada Legislature wrapped up its session this week, passing a number of insurance-related bills, but failed to take an opportunity to enact proposals that would have modernized Nevada’s regulation of insurance...

Conn. Med-Mal Bill Passes But Gov. Rell Undecided Whether to Sign It

Jun 9 2005 // Legislation aimed at curbing rising medical malpractice insurance rates passed the Connecticut House 105-43, but Gov. M. Jodi Rell doesn’t think it will be as effective as her plan and hasn’t decided if she...

European Parliament Backs Reinsurance Regulation Directive

Jun 8 2005 // The European Parliament has voted its approval of new laws and regulations, which now need to be approved by EU member governments, for the regulation of the reinsurance industry within the 25-member block.The proposed...

U.S. District Court Judges Order Two S. Floridians to Reimburse FEMA

Jun 8 2005 // Quiana Riggins and Lesley Johnson were ordered yesterday by the U.S. District Court in Miami to repay the Federal Emergency Management Agency for funds they received after filing false hurricane damage claims.Riggins and...

Legislative, Regulatory, Ethics Issues Highlight IIAG Conference Agenda

Jun 8 2005 // Industry leaders will discuss hot legislative, regulatory and ethics issues during the 108th Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia’s June 10 to 14 108th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Hilton Sandestin...

FAIA ‘Roundups’ Analyze Florida Legislation, Its Impacts

Jun 8 2005 // A summary and analysis of 2005 Florida legislation and its impact on the insurance industry, including detailed analyses of SB 1912, SB 530, SB1486, HB 501, HCB 6001 and HB 19, were presented by Florida Association of...

200,000 Citizens Policies Returned to Private Market

Jun 8 2005 // At a meeting of the board of governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., company officials announced that more than 200,000 homeowners insurance policies have been returned to the private market since January 1,...

Bill to Curb Conn. Drivers’ Cell Phone Use on Gov. Rell’s Desk

Jun 7 2005 // Connecticut would become the third state to prohibit drivers from using hand-held phones, under a bill that has been given final legislative approval by the state Senate.The Senate voted 32-4 in favor of the ban and sent...

Ocasek Describes Stamping Office Operations at AAMGA University

Jun 6 2005 // Illinois’ surplus line association chief offered a history and overview of the group’s activities in a presentation to the 9th annual meeting of the American Association of Managing General Agents in Orlando,...

Think Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation

Jun 6 2005 // Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream. Homeowners insurance enables individuals and families to protect what is likely to be their single largest asset. Before finalizing their purchase, most...

Young Agents: Changing the Face of the Industry

Jun 6 2005 // The number of young agents that are active in their state associations is growing. Although they have learned a lot from more experienced agents and brokers, young agents are essentially unique when it comes to their...

Compromise Plan on Oregon MalpracticeDamages Drawing Concerns

Jun 6 2005 // After months of talks by doctors, attorneys and legislators, a compromise plan on limited court damages to medical negligence victims may have emerged. But the proposal, which is getting an airing in the state Senate, is...

New PD Regs to Reduce Work Comp Rates

Jun 6 2005 // New permanent disability regulations will reduce the cost of workers’ compensation insurance pure premium rates by anywhere from three to 12 percent, said California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi in a recent...

News Briefs

Jun 6 2005 // MASSACHUSETTSWorkers Comp Rates Up 3%: Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Julianne Bowler has approved a 3.0 percent overall average rate reduction in workers’ compensation rates, a savings of $32.6 million in...

Think Moderation on Loss History Reports Regulation

Jun 6 2005 // Homeownership is considered the centerpiece of the American dream. Homeowners insurance enables individuals and families to protect what is likely to be their single largest asset. Before finalizing their purchase, most...

Ocasek Describes Stamping Office Operations at AAMGA University

Jun 6 2005 // Illinois’ surplus line association chief offered a history and overview of the group’s activities in a presentation to the 9th annual meeting of the American Association of Managing General Agents in Orlando,...

News Briefs

Jun 6 2005 // ILLINOISGallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent Commissions: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reached a comprehensive agreement with Illinois’ attorney general and insurance director to resolve...

News Briefs

Jun 6 2005 // ILLINOISGallagher Reaches Agreement With AG, DOI on Contingent Commissions: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reached a comprehensive agreement with Illinois’ attorney general and insurance director to resolve...