Regulation/Legislation

Globalization has reached the insurance industry, making it increasingly important for regulators from around the world to communicate with one another to preserve markets and protect consumers, says the chairman of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors.

Floridas denial of QBEs rate request for force-placed insurance business could impact the companys competitor, Assurant, and have a broader impact across the country, says a financial analyst.

Theresa Terri Vaughan today announced her retirement, effective in February, as chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Florida plans to disapprove Praetorian Insurance Co.s request for a statewide 2.2 percent decrease for its lender-placed insurance program.

Insurers that operate thrifts would be subject to the same capital standards at the holding-company level as banks, according to new rules proposed by federal regulators.

Insurers, producers and other insurance entities need to protect themselves from the risks social media can create.