In early January, President Bush spoke in Clinton Township, Mich., about the need to curb asbestos lawsuits.

In response to the controversy generated by Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigations into alleged bid rigging and market manipulation by brokers, the NAIC has drafted a compensation disclosure amendment to its Producer Licensing Model Act.

The new year has brought hazardous weather to much of the country, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ice storms and considerable snowfall beset the Midwest and Northeast.

A California public adjusting firm has agreed to pay $128,707.92 in fines and restitution after investigators charged that victims of the 2003 wild fires were deceived into signing contracts unfavorable to their interests.

A Dutch health insurer will reimburse policyholders who consume Becel pro-active margarine, yogurt, and milk products that have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol levels.

A Modesto, Calif., chiropractor and two employees have been arrested on charges that they repeatedly billed for services that were unnecessary or never rendered, potentially costing insurers more than $10 million.

Three states have sued jewelry retailer Friedman's for allegedly misleading customers into paying for life, property, and other insurance while they thought that they were insuring the financing of jewelry purchases.

Without x-ray vision, it is difficult to tell whether a dishonest body shop has tampered with the airbag.