Regulation/Legislation

Some teens are so busy texting, they must think their cars have autopilots.

As debate continues on financial services reform legislation in the Senate, insurance industry representatives said they will work to eliminate regulatory provisions they consider too "bank-centric."

A House panel has reported out flood insurance legislation and two other bills dealing with natural catastrophes, but only the flood program has unanimous industry backing.

Private companies must prepare to disclose details of their risk management because of their dealings with public firms, executives said.

Castle Key Insurance Cos. are expanding their writings of homeowners and tenant insurance policies in Florida.

A bill opposed by insurers that would have banned credit-based insurance scoring in Wisconsin never made it out of committee before the end of the legislative session.