Regulation/Legislation

Health insurance coverage should be required for all, similar to the way most states require auto insurance, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners said late last month.

News of a discussion among a group of state regulators aimed at creating a National Insurance Supervisory Commission isn't being welcomed by one state legislator.

Strong voter push-back over controversial health care reform proposals, cost concerns and the political vacuum left by the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy are likely to prompt Congress to ultimately pass more moderate, "reform-lite" legislation.

Texting while driving should have the same stigma--and penalties--as drunk drivers face because the result could be just as tragic, says American Agent & Broker Editor Laura Toops in her blog today at http://bit.ly/qXdte.

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has asked the U.S. attorney general to look into the practice of insurers directing policyholders to preferred repair shops to fix their car after an accident.

President Obama should set a trigger on creation of a public plan to give insurers the opportunity to put up or shut up on providing affordable coverage for all, says NU Editor In Chief Sam Friedman in his blog at www.NUSamSoapBox.com.