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Insurers oppose arbitration ban
By Arthur D. PostalInsurance industry officials are opposing a bill passed earlier this week by a House subcommittee that would abolish use of arbitration agreements.
July 16, 2008
NAFA Develops Response To SEC ProposalThe National Association for Fixed Annuities says it will be hiring a public relations firm and legal firm with "established Washington contacts" to help block ...
July 16, 2008
Actuaries Ask For OII RoleThe American Academy of Actuaries wants a permanent seat on the advisory group that might serve a proposed federal Office of Insurance Information.Rep. Paul Kanjorski, ...
July 16, 2008
Consumer Rep Wants Say On Market ConductA funded consumer representative is asking state insurance regulators when the reps will get their chance to comment on a proposed Market Conduct Analysis Statement.The ...
July 16, 2008
Buckeye Seeks Communications StandardsThe Ohio Department of Insurance wants to help health carriers and doctors communicate with one another more effectively.The department has set up an Advisory Committee ...
July 15, 2008
Groups Fight Foreign Premium Excise TaxInsurance industry representatives will meet with a Treasury tax official Tuesday in an effort to block enforcement of an excise tax provision.The industry reps will ...
July 15, 2008
Regulators And Lawmakers Clash Over OII PositionState legislators say they want to forge stronger ties with state insurance regulators but are disappointed with the regulators' position on the proposed federal Office ...
July 11, 2008
William WhitsellAXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. has hired William Whitsell as vice president of underwriting and new business administration at the company's National Operations Center. He is responsible for growth and diversification of the company's life product