Despite all the talk about globalization in manufacturing and trade, the world of insurance still poses numerous cultural, legal and logistical challenges for U.S. carriers and brokers doing business
WASHINGTON--The House Financial Services Committee will take a closer look at a number of insurance regulatory issues over the next several weeks, beginning with a hearing on municipal bond issues set
WASHINGTON--A Bush administration official suggested today that a House-approved bill setting requirements for employer plans with mental health benefits could lead some businesses to drop the mental c
"This is a procedural development in an investigation that began more than 15 months ago and does not necessarily indicate any negative outcome," said Tom Vogel, speaking for the Financial Security As
The Foremost group, a mobile home specialty insurer operating within the Farmers Insurance Group, is the latest insurer to be called before the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to defend its pro
Members of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators were unable to bring a resolution in support of a natural catastrophe backstop system to a vote today, and will continue to debate the issue
The survey was released today by the Property and Casualty Insurance Association of American (PCI), which said it hoped the research would further what it sees as a needed dialogue on homeowners' insu
However, Samuel Miller, executive vice president of the Florida Insurance Council, noted that State Farm's decision to stop writing new business should not be confused with a withdrawal from the marke
The legislation--S. 2621--would temporarily lower insurer deductibles before tapping the federal reinsurance backstop after a major loss to ensure that companies can withstand multiple attacks within a
Proposed government regulations to enhance disclosures to beneficiaries of retirement plans have drawn criticism from agents, brokers and plan representatives who say the proposal would be a burden an