NU Online News Service, March 31, 4:09 p.m. EDT

The California Insurance Department rejects an argument by insurance groups that its rules concerning investments with Iran-linked companies are illegal, a spokesman for the agency said.

Five insurance trade groups yesterday filed a petition asking for an official review as to whether Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner created "illegal underground regulations" concerning Iranian investments.

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