The National Conference of Insurance Legislators adopted a resolution establishing certain best practices states can use as a framework for curbing abusive dispensing of opioids in cases where an insurance claim is involved.

California insurers are supporting Insurance Commissioner Dave Joness decision to recommend a 6.7 percent increase in workers compensation rates for next year.

California insurers are supporting Insurance Commissioner Dave Joness decision to recommend a 6.7 percent increase in workers compensation rates for next year.

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators added its voice to the growing chorus urging a delay of planned National Flood Insurance Program rate increases, while lobbyists with knowledge of the NFIP say Senate action on such a delay could come by the end of the year.

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators added its voice to the growing chorus urging a delay of planned National Flood Insurance Program rate increases, while lobbyists with knowledge of the NFIP say Senate action on such a delay could come by the end of the year.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it cannot extend the one-year deadline for filing lawsuits related to final settlements for Superstorm Sandy claims.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it cannot extend the one-year deadline for filing lawsuits related to final settlements for Superstorm Sandy claims.

A consulting firm involved in helping companies comply with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations believes that a CMS-proposed rule designed to implement a new insurance claims-settlement law may be unworkable.