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Reuters A consumer group on Monday asked the state's attorney general to probe California Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush over a deal he…
Apr 3, 2000Join Californians, Georgians, Texans and Residents of Washington State On Friday, HMO reform legislation in Arizona that includes the right to sue…
Apr 3, 2000$3.37 Billion in Fines Reduced to $10 Million in Tax-Deductible Donations
Apr 3, 2000Department Staff Called For Penalties For Mishandling Of Northridge Quake Claims.Los Angeles Times Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush rejected recommendations from his own…
Apr 2, 2000For a detailed explanation of Proposition 103's provisions and their present status, read the following link: Background on Insurance Reform: A Detailed…
Apr 1, 2000This proposal has been defeated The following letter regarding SCA 19 was sent to Senator Jackie Speier, author of the Appointed Commissioner…
Apr 1, 2000Barbara Roberts- Lake Elsinore, CA
Mar 31, 2000Q&A WHAT IS AN INSURANCE POLICYHOLDER AND PATIENT ASSOCIATION? An Insurance Policyholder and Patient Association (IPPA) is a non-profit, statewide organization of…
Mar 30, 2000Cynthia Toussaint- North Hollywood, CA
Mar 30, 2000Metro Detroit faces growing threatDetroit News Consumer advocates say insurance companies are reluctant to pay mold damage claims because scientific proof of…
Mar 30, 2000Proposal Would Provide Consumers with Resources to Hold the Industry, Regulatory Agencies Accountable Legislation to create a new consumer-oriented watchdog organization that…
Mar 30, 2000Peter Berman- Van Nuys, CA
Mar 29, 2000Wall Street Journal Legislation expected to be introduced this week would create a new statewide organization to represent consumers of auto, home…
Mar 29, 2000Bee EditorialSacramento Bee Campaign funds from companies Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush regulates were used to pay off his wife's personal loans to…
Mar 29, 2000Wilfredo Engalla, Hayward, CA
Mar 28, 2000Los Angeles Times Lawmakers demanded Monday that Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush appear at an April 26 hearing and produce confidential reports his…
Mar 28, 2000Union Tribune EditorialSan Diego Union Tribune State Insurance Commissioner Charles Quackenbush is the poster boy for campaign finance reform in California. Six…
Mar 28, 2000L.A. Times EditorialLos Angeles Times Voters approved Proposition 103, the 1988 insurance reform initiative, in part to break up a cozy relationship…
Mar 28, 2000