Regulation/Legislation

Contrary to what insurers have been saying, the recession has had a nationwide negative impact on credit scores, regulators meeting here were told by a consumer advocate.

Vice President Joe Biden told a meeting of insurance regulators that health care reform can be accomplished without harm to the health insurance industry.

The New York State Insurance Department has finally been accredited by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' after operating for decades without the NAIC imprimatur.

Three top insurance crimebusters have been honored by the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) for busting up a variety of massive claim scams.

An influential member of Congress, who is working to help make sure American International Group repays its government loans, said the company had previously been using a "fire sale" mentality to pay off its debts.

Former N.Y. superintendent Eric Dinallo, in a Daily News op-ed, explains why individuals must be required to buy health insurance, but is a public option also required? NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman weighs in on his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.