Washington Bureau

• An Analysis of H.R. 1063 and Its Effect on Workers’ Comp

  By Rafael Gonzalez  |  March 21, 2011

  More changes are in the works regarding Medicare secondary payer rules and workers’ compensation.

• Insurers Push for NFIP Extension Ahead of Expiration

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 7, 2010

  The property and casualty insurance industry is gearing up to battle for certainty for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) when Congress returns for a short session Sept. 13.

• Splitting Costs on Concurrent Wind/Water Claims

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 1, 2010

  Legislation introduced in the Senate on July 29, which would split the difference on "wind vs. water" claims after a hurricane, appears to be generating little support within the P&C insurance industry.

• PPACA: Democrats Expound on MLR Definition

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  August 24, 2010

  The new minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) rules are generating fierce debate in Congress over context and intent.

• Legislation Would Split Costs on Concurrent Wind/Water Hurricane Claims

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  August 3, 2010

  Legislation introduced in the Senate on July 29, which would split the difference on "wind vs. water" claims after a hurricane, appears to be generating little support within the P&C insurance industry.

• NFIP Extended to Sept. 30th

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  August 2, 2010

  On July 2, 2010, President Obama signed into law an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, good until Sept. 30.

• House Passes 5-Year NFIP Extension; Industry Objects to Amendment

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 19, 2010

  NFIP extended, but requires WYO insurers to not use "anti-concurrent causation" language to exclude coverage of wind damage simply because there is also flood damage to the property.

• NFIP Extended To September 30th

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 6, 2010

  President Obama signed into law an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until Sept. 30. The bill is H.R. 5569, the "National Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010."

• FEMA: NFIP Will Cover Hurricane-Driven Oil Damage

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 9, 2010

  The National Flood Insurance Program will pay claims for damage to homes and contents from oil driven ashore during hurricanes, its officials have announced.

• State Farm Won't Handle NFIP Claims

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 9, 2010

  State Farm Mutual Insurance Company said it plans to stop handling claims for the National Flood Insurance Program but will continue writing policies.