Dispute Resolution “This program represents another option consumers have to resolve disputes with their insurance companies.” —N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Ken Kobylowski on the state’s Superstorm Sandy dispute-resolution program that began on May 1. New Jersey residents …
Home Maintenance “Making sure things are in good working order this spring can make a big difference in home safety, as well as insurance matters.” —Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Consedine on home maintenance. Consedine said homeowners starting their spring cleaning …
Eyes on the Road “Distracted driving can cause a lot of accidents.” —Louisiana State Sen. Dale Erdey, R-Livingston, who sponsored Senate Bill 147, which was approved by the Senate transportation committee. It would add accessing, reading and posting to social …
Bad Shrooms “Mushrooms were growing from behind my dishwasher. My builder no longer existed.” —Tracy Rhodes was one of several homeowners who’ve had to deal with major defects who testified before the a Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee on construction defect …
All Clear “The data is clear. The experiment is over in Michigan. Helmets save lives.” —Heather Drake of AAA Michigan. Michigan’s insurance and medical industries as well as some rider groups want lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder to reinstate the …
Active Season “All vulnerable coastal residents should make the same hurricane preparations every year, regardless of how active or inactive the seasonal forecast is. It takes only one landfall event near you to make this an active season.” –Phil Klotzbach, …
Following N.Y.’s Lead “The agreement reached with Assurant can serve as a template for other states to adopt.” —New York Financial Services Superintendent Ben Lawsky in his April 5 letter addressed to fellow regulators. He said his department’s recent settlement …
Privilege, Not Right “Driving is not a right, but a privilege.” —University of Missouri senior Nina Bolka, whose older sister was killed in an accident caused by an elderly driver, spoke in support of “Arrive Alive After 65,” a public …
Unwavering Position “My position on this has never wavered and I welcome every opportunity to try to overturn Obamacare.” —Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak sent a letter to Deputy Administrator and Director Gary Cohen of the Center for Consumer …
Extreme Fire Weather “As the weather becomes more extreme across the nation, so does the threat of fire.” —Joe Dougherty, spokesman for the Utah Division of Emergency Management, said state officials already are preparing for another busy wildfire season in …
