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The Liability Crisis in Insurance
Testimony of Bob Hunter Before Congress 1/22/86
Aug 7, 2002Donations Flow Before Key Vote
Senate: Mercury Insurance lavishes funds on panel members who will decide firm's bill.The Los Angeles Times One of California's largest automobile insurers…
Aug 7, 2002Insurance CEO Attempts to Undermine Cal. Insurance Commissioner, Rip Off Consumers
So-Called "Discount" in Legislation Creates Surcharge on Poor and Will Keep All Drivers' Premiums High The Senate Insurance Committee will consider legislation…
Aug 7, 2002FTCR Opposes Mercury Insurance Proposal
Letter to Legislature regarding SB 689 (formerly AB 1488)
Aug 6, 2002
Texas Sues Farmers Group;
The state accuses the firm of charging higher premiums while reducing coverage.The Los Angeles Times The state of Texas filed a multimillion-dollar…
Aug 6, 2002Will Society Allow Baby Boomers’ Health Care Savings To Go Bust?
Children born in the wake of World War II could now be facing the battle of their lives, simply affording their health…
Aug 2, 2002California’s medical malpractice premiums some of the lowest in the country
National Public Radio - All Things Considered Doctors across the country say the price of malpractice insurance has become unaffordable. As a…
Aug 2, 2002
The blame game; The cause of the malpractice insurance crisis depends on who’s doing the talking
Modern Physician As malpractice premiums skyrocket and carriers abandon markets, trial attorneys and insurers are blaming each other for the mess.
Aug 1, 2002Consumer Groups Blame Premium Hikes On Regulatory Inaction
BestWire Faced with steep increases in premium rates across personal and commercial lines, a newly formed coalition of consumer and public interest…
Aug 1, 2002Power Plants Put on Hold;
Lower demand, changing circumstances have companies pulling back from crisis plans.The Los Angeles Times Power companies have delayed or canceled more than…
Jul 30, 2002