Voluntary Ergonomics Standards SoughtWashington In determining what, if any federal ergonomic safety regulations are warranted, the government should begin by supporting voluntary programs that encourage ...

Ergonomics Rules Being RevampedWashington Any new regulation on ergonomic injuries will have to address the concerns expressed by Congress, and avoid repeating the mistakes that ...

Reaction Mixed To AIA Federal Charter PlanWashington Editor The property-casualty insurance industry remains sharply divided over state versus federal regulation in the wake of the ...

P-C Insurers Slam Health Privacy GuidelinesWashington New privacy guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services still do not resolve insurance industry ...

Insurers Vow To Keep AgentsAs Key Distribution ComponentWashington Although insurers will explore a variety of distribution channels, independent agents will remain a vital part of ...

U.S. Insurers Push To Topple Trade Barriers Washington Efforts to expand international trade in insurance should focus on both greater market access for insurance ...

Armey Blasts Reinsurance 'Tax Haven' BillWashington House Majority Leader Dick Armey blasted a bill that would impose a tax on certain reinsurance transactions involving companies ...

Convergence Puts Squeeze On InsurersWashington Consolidation, globalization and partnerships with other financial service providers will continue to have an impact on the property-casualty insurance industry, ...