New tensions are emerging between Vermont Senate leaders and the governor as the latest version of a health care reform initiative takes shape, renewing questions about whether a bill can be enacted this year. Senators say they’re trying to bridge …
In the Northeastern and Atlantic states, elected politicians are in the thick of deciding on legislation that could affect insurers, insurance agents and their insureds. New Jersey lawmakers are considering restoring coverage under the New Jersey Surplus Lines Insurance Guaranty …
House and Senate negotiators in Massachusetts are nearing a final deal on a health care reform package, Senate President Robert Travaglini said Tuesday. “The biggest obstacle that we’re left with is just fine tuning the language and the definitions and …
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has held off on saying whether he’ll support a sweeping health care reform bill crafted by legislative leaders until he can determine if it would require a tax increase to pay for it. Romney said he …
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney would require every person in the state to have health insurance under his plan for universal health coverage. The governor described the plan at a health care conference at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. …
The Independ-ent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma will hold its CIC Commercial Casualty Institute May 18-21, 2005, at the Hilton Southern Hills, 7902 South Lewis Avenue, in Tulsa. IIAOK notes that commercial producers with the CIC designation earn 26 per-cent more …
Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams took a step this week to ensure that District residents continue to receive high-quality health care by introducing the Health Care Reform Act of 2005. The legislation is aimed at cutting back unreasonable awards, which …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma will hold its CIC Commercial Casualty Institute May 18-21, 2005, at the Hilton Southern Hills, 7902 South Lewis Avenue, in Tulsa. The institute will present up-to-date information on commercial casualty coverages in light of …
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Senate President Robert Travaglini rolled out competing health care plans this week, both of which aim to greatly reduce the numbers of uninsured residents. The Republican governor says his plan will provide insurance to virtually …
With the start of a new Congress and state legislative sessions, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (the Big “I”) announced its legislative agenda for 2005. Top issues for the insurance association this year will reportedly include the …
