There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …
There is a new political dynamic in Congress that presents both opportunities and pitfalls. Last year, the President signed into law pension and health care reform that will greatly benefit insurance consumers. House passage of a surplus lines bill illustrated …
Despite claims by business and medical lobbying interests, there is no medical malpractice lawsuit crisis in America, according to analysis released by Ralph Nader’s national group, Public Citizen. But there is a problem with a small group of doctors who …
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) will again confront a number of legislative issues important to agents and brokers at both the state and federal levels in 2007, including progress on licensing, regulatory, tax and …
Outgoing California Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi said “California is not prepared for the financial consequences of a major disaster” and more work needs to be done to improve the state’s workers’ compensation system. At his final Capitol news conference as …
The national spotlight shone on Maine’s universal health care access program when it was launched two years ago. Policymakers nationwide watched to see if Dirigo Health would deliver on its promise to provide health care coverage to Maine’s uninsured. The …
New Jersey lawmakers and policy experts are working on a plan to overhaul the state’s health care system that would require all New Jerseyans to carry medical insurance but would keep the policies affordable for low-wage earners. The universal health …
Staking out the middle ground in the burgeoning health care debate, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata outlined a plan to cover 4.2 million uninsured Californians, mostly the working poor. Perata’s plan would require both employers and employees who do …
Insurance issues have taken a back seat to crime and taxes but there is evidence that the candidates locked in the race to succeed Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney do have insurance on their radar. Republican Kerry Healey has made deregulation …
