Illinois’ freshman regulator Michael McRaith may be the new kid on the block, but he isn’t shy about sharing his views on national and regional specific issues. In a recent interview with Insurance Journal’s Susan McKenna, he described the fallout …
Private data brokers who covertly gather Americans’ telephone records without subpoenas or warrants on behalf of banks, bail bondsmen and even federal and local police are bracing for intensive scrutiny by Congress. These brokers, many of whom market aggressively on …
AAA Michigan today urged Governor Jennifer Granholm to veto legislation that would repeal Michigan’s 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law, saying that the new law would recklessly endanger Michigan citizens. During an 11 a.m. news conference conducted in the State Capitol …
ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, reports that the increase in extreme weather events has long-term financial implications for consumers and their communities, according to the company’s newly released white paper titled “Extreme …
Pursuant to House Bill 7 (79th Legislature), the public counsel for the Office of Injured Employee Counsel developed and submitted a notice of injured employee rights and responsibilities to the Texas Department of Insurance (Department) and the Texas Department of …
A state agency is ready to begin requiring proof of U.S. citizenship before residents can receive Medicaid services. The new step, which takes effect July 1, is mandated by the federal government under a budget-cutting bill passed by Congress last …
In the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita the 2006 Louisiana legislative session was very contentious; however, lawmakers rejected the proposals that would have been detrimental for consumers and the insurance marketplace, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of …
It’s just a narrow yellow line, but crossing it has proved deadly for motorcycle riders during this year’s Bike Week in New Hampshire. Police say bikers crossing the center line into oncoming traffic contributed to six of the nine deaths …
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company announced plans to open a new national service center in Dallas, Texas, to provide a more efficient and standardized approach to its overall customer service capabilities. The new center will consist of direct sales and sales …
House Speaker Tempore Charlene M. Lima (D-Dist. 14, Cranston) has introduced legislation to regulate the registration of contractors in Rhode Island. The legislation (2006-H 8245) would amend the contractors’ registration chapter by increasing fines, providing for continuing education for contractors, …