At the group's June meeting, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners discussed a proposal to set up a new commission aimed at facilitating regulatory uniformity, National Underwriter learned recently.

President Obama should set a trigger on creation of a public plan to give insurers the opportunity to put up or shut up on providing affordable coverage for all, says NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman in his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has acquired the assets of Stormwater Research Group, a provider of flood compliance solutions to the banking and mortgage industries, real estate development companies, insurance agencies, and other entities.