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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: Insurer has no plan to lower costs
Obstetricians say decision renews crisisLas Vegas Review-Journal Just one day after Clark County obstetricians announced they would reopen their practices to new…
Aug 10, 2002Prescription drug issue goes to state Senate;
Watchdog agency would get more say over HMO coverageThe San Francisco Chronicle A Senate bill introduced this week would give the state…
Aug 8, 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, 2002George Joseph (Mercury Insurance)
How One Rich Insurance CEO Uses His Money to Escape the Law, Undermine Democracy, And Benefit Himself George Joseph, the Chairman and…
Aug 7, 2002AB 1488 — the “Portable Persistency Discount” — Violates State Law
AB 1488 discriminates against the poor and uninsured and violates state law.
Aug 7, 2002Premium Increases in the Insurance Industry
Testimony of Jay Angoff Before US Senate 2/21/86
Aug 7, 2002The 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, 2002FTCR Opposes Mercury Insurance Proposal
Letter to Legislature regarding SB 689 (formerly AB 1488)
Aug 6, 2002