Regulation/Legislation

A New York-based insurer allegedly has an outsized role in providing coverage to tankers carrying Iranian oil.

Restitution would be easier for consumers without the need to go to court and engage in litigation with a contractor.

New FEMA maps drawn in 2012 included many more homes in flood zones that required flood insurance than previous maps.

The state insurance commissioner took emergency action to suspend the agent and his business.

The My Safe Florida Home program includes matching grants up to $10,000 to help pay for such things as reinforcing roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings and upgrading doors and windows, according to the program's website.

Review answers to common questions regarding final rules on civil penalties for failure to comply with mandatory insurer reporting requirements.

The state has shortened the application review timeline for captives, among other changes.

This potentially unsettling phenomenon is poised to rise from a confluence of factors, including skyrocketing insurance costs.