Regulation/Legislation

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak is suspending policy non-renewals, cancellations and terminations for Oklahomans affected by the severe storms that tore through the state May 19 and 20.

Julia Rathgeber, current deputy chief of staff for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, replaces Eleanor Kitzman, who did not receive confirmation during the Legislative Session.

The insurance industry is helping birth new legislation that would address one of the most vexing issues for insurers in the Federal Reserve's stable of supervision.

A new bill extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act for 10 years has been introduced in the House.

Chubb has gained authority to write surplus-lines-insurance business in New Jersey, its own state--an apparent new trend.

Before going home for Memorial Day, Louisiana House members Thursday introduced legislation aimed at forestalling major increases in flood program rates starting next year.