Regulation/Legislation

As peak hurricane season approaches, both insurers and government officials are outlining their strategies and plans to protect against what is expected to be an increasing number of catastrophic storms.

NCOIL is opposing the proposed creation of a federal commission to examine state workers' compensation laws, arguing that the recommendations of a similar commission in the past led to a crisis in the marketplace.

More than 1,000 agents converged on Capitol Hill last week to make clear to their representatives in Congress the vital part they play in helping consumers make wise health insurance choices.

The New York State Insurance Department said it has approved the restructuring of bond insurer Syncora Guarantee Inc., enabling it to proceed with transactions that will transform a nearly $4 billion deficit into a $180 million surplus.

WASHINGTON--The health insurance industry is voicing strong criticism over a proposal by a group of Democratic senators to impose $100 billion in taxes or fees on insurers.

WASHINGTON--The Self-Insurance Institute of America is asking a House committee to remove provisions in proposed health care reform legislation the industry fears is an effort to limit the growth of self-insurance health plans.