Insurance Law

Advocates for insurance reform disagree about need for special session – Everything Alabama Blog

As homeowners saw their premiums and deductibles increase, or their insurers drop coverage altogether, south Alabama lawmakers sought to address the problem by changing state insurance law. But progress was generally slow. With skeptical upstate …

Quinn mulls executive order on insurance exchange – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

a website where consumers could comparison shop for insurance that’s a key piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law, according to Quinn’s chief health care adviser. Michael Gelder, the governor’s adviser, said the Legislature’s workload on …

BofA, SocGen Attempt to Reverse MBIA Restructuring Approval (New York) – nola.com

“There’s no question that the burden here is going to be on the banks,” said Elliott Kroll, an insurance law attorney at Arent Fox who isn’t involved in the case. “You look at this and say, ‘Absolutely give deference to … Continue reading

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn mulls executive order on insurance exchange – Evansville Courier-Press

a website where consumers could comparison shop for insurance that’s a key piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law, according to Quinn’s chief health care adviser. Michael Gelder, the governor’s adviser, said the Legislature’s workload …

Ill. governor mulls executive order on exchange – AP – msnbc.com

a website where consumers could comparison shop for insurance that’s a key piece of President Barack Obama’s health care law, according to Quinn’s chief health care adviser. Michael Gelder, the governor’s adviser, said the Legislature’s workload on …

4 Qualities to Consider when Evaluating a Dental Malpractice Insurance Provider from the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists(R) – YAHOO!

Look for professionals experienced in managing professional liability claims – the law firms are chosen for their expertise in medical and dental professional liability defense. 4.    Specialized Agents – Professional liability insurance agents …

BofA, SocGen Head to Trial Over MBIA’s 2009 Restructuring – Bloomberg

“There’s no question that the burden here is going to be on the banks,” said Elliott Kroll, an insurance law attorney at Arent Fox LLP who isn’t involved in the case. “You look at this and say, ‘Absolutely give deference … Continue reading

New Law in Oklahoma Toughens Penalties for Insurance Fraud – Insurance Journal

A bill recently passed and signed by the governor toughens the penalties for insurance fraud, state officials say. Senate Bill 1439, requested by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak, is expected to save taxpayers millions of dollars …

Rule Requires Insurers To Credit Health Law When Issuing Consumer Rebates – Kaiser Health News

The Wall Street Journal: Insurers Must Credit Rebates To Health Law Health-insurance companies must tell customers who get a premium rebate this summer that the check is the result of the Obama administration’s health-care law, according to …

Businesses slow to employ health-care law – Palm Beach Post

Richard Bernstein, CEO and founder of a Palm Beach County company specializing in health care and life insurance, said the law itself is part of the problem. “Many small-business owners are worried the time spent understanding the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading