Insurance Law

N.J.’s Christie Vetoes Creation of Health-Insurance Exchange – Wall Street Journal

Although the 2010 health-overhaul law is anathema to most Republicans, the idea of creating the online state markets for insurance coverage — a pillar of the law — does have GOP fans, including a lot of Republican governors, WSJ’s David … Continue reading

Bike Insurance or SORN Motorists Reminded by Tiger.co.uk – YAHOO!

A survey by a popular classic motorcycle and car insurance provider has revealed that 35 per cent of classic vehicle owners might not be registering their vehicles as being officially off the road and thereby breaking the law. Tiger.co.uk reminds … Continue reading

India’s amended Insurance Laws Bill keeps FDI at 26% – Kerala Next

Business India News: New Delhi, The Indian cabinet is likely to approve an amended Insurance Laws Bill, retaining the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap at 26%, on Thursday. Sources said the government expects the bill to be tabled and passed … Continue reading

ACORD E-Signature Guide Expected to Drive Adoption of New Business e-Submissions Across Insurance Industry – PRWeb

Recognizing the convenience, security and legality of e-signatures, the ACORD LOMA guide defines a standard way to interpret e-signature laws throughout the insurance industry and provides information to help organizations choose an e-signature provider.

Alabama Senate delays vote on insurance exchange – RealClearPolitics

Reed said he opposes the federal Affordable Care Law, but it requires every state to have an exchange by 2014 to help people get health insurance. If Alabama doesn’t create one, the federal government will do it and require Alabama … Continue reading

Republican Governors Debate Health Exchanges – NPR News

States are moving to set up health insurance exchanges — a pillar of Obama’s health care law. But many GOP governors find themselves in an awkward position. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Steve Inskeep … Continue reading

UPA suspends FDI hike in insurance – Livemint.com

The parliamentary standing committee on finance, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sinha, had opposed increasing the FDI ceiling to 49% from 26% in the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008. It argued that such a move would expose India … Continue reading

Allianz Life Hires Mike Fischer as New Legal Department Vice President – Yahoo Finance

… magna cum laude and served as an Associate Editor of the Indiana Law Review. Fischer is a Fellow of the Life Management Institute with Specialization in Group Insurance, and a Chartered Life Underwriter. About Allianz Life Insurance Company …

Keep Our Health Insurance Fair and Transparent – Tucson Citizen

As part of the federal health reform law, any health insurance premium rate increase of 10% or higher now needs to become public information. The Arizona Dept. of Insurance has initiated a rulemaking on individual rates to “allow Arizona …

Republican Govs Like Insurance Exchanges But Skewer ‘Obamacare’ – Kaiser Health News

Many governors find themselves in an awkward spot since opposing the health care law is GOP orthodoxy. In the meantime, Iowa lawmakers approved a bill requiring licensure of advisers who help people navigate health insurance options. The Wall …