State Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on the Securities and Exchange Commission's' financial regulations, enforcement actions and related activities.
Commenters Find Fault with State Regulation; Look to FIO to Lead
By Elizabeth D. FestaThe Financial Services Roundtable says the FIO should be a leader among those who regulate the insurance sector in any way, shape or form. FSR and others find much to take state regulation to task for in comments due today to The Treasury Department's office of insurance.
December 12, 2011
Consultant: CO-OPs Get Flexible "Small Group" DefinitionFinal HHS regulations released earlier this month could let a CO-OP count a family of four as a small group.
December 12, 2011
Consultant: CO-OPs Get Flexible "Small Group" DefinitionFinal HHS regulations released earlier this month could let a CO-OP count a family of four as a small group.
December 08, 2011
S&P Warns on Possible Downgrade of EU, BanksStandard & Poor's, continuing a theme it began earlier this week, said Wednesday that the European Union itself could face the loss of its AAA credit rating, as could large euro zone banks.
December 06, 2011
NAIC Responds to Budget Critique, Noting Increased Demands, Decreased State FundsThe evolving nature of insurance regulation and market uncertainty require more of an operating reserve, while federal and global initiatives bearing down on state regulation require more interfacing with authorities in Washington and abroad, and travel, the NAIC says, defending its proposed 2012 budget.
December 06, 2011
NAIC Responds to Budget Critique, Noting Increased Demands, Decreased State FundsThe evolving nature of insurance regulation and market uncertainty require more of an operating reserve, while federal and global initiatives bearing down on state regulation require more interfacing with authorities in Washington and abroad, and travel, the NAIC says, defending its proposed 2012 budget.
December 05, 2011
Labor Wants to Tighten MEWA RulesProposed regulations would create a federal registration process and a federal cease-and-desist process for multiple employer plans.
December 02, 2011
States Ready to Chip in to Boost Economic RecoveryAll eyes are on the lingering effects of the 2008 financial meltdown, and federal policymakers are understandably anxious to find a formula that will revive the national economy and help bring unemployment levels down. The states are ready to help.