Federal Mold Legislation Proposed Washington Legislation creating a national toxic mold insurance program has been introduced in the House of Representatives.The legislation, which is drawing ...

Doctors Decry Soaring Malpractice Rates Washington Physicians are facing medical liability insurance rate increases of up to 81 percent, and many health care providers are ...

Insurers Plead For Sanity On AsbestosWashington A $5.8 million jury award to six individuals claiming they suffered emotional distress due to exposure to asbestos should ...

Top Court To Review Punitive DamagesWashington The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of a $145 million punitive damage award assessed against ...

Committee Approves OSHA Bill Washington A bill mandating that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issue a new rule on ergonomic injuries within two years ...

Agent Groups Clash On License Reform Washington Insurance producers agree on the need for agent and broker licensing reform, but disagree on how to achieve ...

Oxley: NAIC's 'Hands Tied' On ReformWashington Despite its best efforts, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners may not be able to achieve the regulatory reforms ...

Terrorism Insurance Bill Faces Plenty Of HurdlesWashington Insurance industry groups are hailing the Senates overwhelming 84-14 vote in favor of legislation creating a federal backstop ...