Regulation/Legislation

SNL Financial LC and Summit Business Media announced SNLs acquisition of Highline Data, Summits insurance information services unit bolstering SNLs position as the leading U.S. insurance financial information provider across the property and casualty, health and life insurance sectors.

Civil disobedience comes with a price in NY. Stiffer laws are helping the state crack down on distracting driving.

The Senate approved legislation last night that includes a provision keeping the National Flood Insurance Program in business, at least through Nov. 18.

The Senate last night confirmed the nomination of Roy Woodall to be the independent member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council with insurance expertise.

The Connecticut Insurance Department and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to allow for closer regulatory cooperation between the two agencies.

Extension of the current authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program will be hanging in the air today if a planned Senate vote on a continuing resolution conflicts with an earlier House vote.