Insurance

Critics urge Davis to return check

September 18, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Company Backing Bill Sends Donation</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Consumer activists called Tuesday for Gov. Gray Davis to return what they denounced as a "shameless" $25,000 contribution from Mercury Insurance, made as the company is lobbying the governor to sign a measure that would help the firm's business.</p>

Corporate Crime Reporter Interview with Doug Heller – FTCR

September 17, 2002  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">Corporate Crime Reporter</p> <p>An in-depth interview with Consumer Advocate Doug Heller from the Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights (FTCR) about the current corporate crime wave and what's being done about it.</p>

Interview on Corporate Crime with Doug Heller – Consumer Advocate with FTCR

September 16, 2002  ·  Doug Heller

<p class="source">Corporate Crime Reporter</p>

Letter to the Editor

September 10, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>SB 688 is a bill that would reduce lawsuits and associated taxes, extending to two years the time within which a party must make a claim, rather than forcing premature lawsuits into the courts. The bill also would provide relief for Sept. 11 victims. The</p>

Kaiser gives grant for rare syndrome research

September 5, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Kaiser Permanente announced a $1 million research grant to Duke University Wednesday in lieu of covering an expensive treatment for two Ione children with a fatal genetic disorder.</p>

Special interests scramble for last-minute deals

September 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>With state lawmakers wrestling with vexing questions about privacy, farmworker rights and epic budget deficits, the Capitol's hallways in recent days have been clogged with an army of lobbyists, each seeking favors, making threats or pushing deals.</p>

Special Interests Scramble for Deals as California Ends Legislative Session

September 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>With state lawmakers wrestling with vexing questions about privacy, farmworker rights and epic budget deficits, the Capitol's hallways in recent days have been clogged with an army of lobbyists, each seeking favors, making threats or pushing deals.</p>

Washington’s Tort Reform Experience – The Impact of Insurance from the Regulator’s Viewpoint

September 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Remarks submitted to the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection & Competitiveness by WA Ins. Comm. Dick Marquardt (10/7/87)</h3><p class="source">Washington State Insurance Commissioner's Offic</p>

Profitability of the Property/Casualty Insurance Industry. Testimony of Johnny C. Finch, General Accounting Office.

September 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means. (1986)</h3><p class="source">US General Accounting Office</p>

Senate approves bill allowing discounts for switching insurers

August 31, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>Senators approved a bill Saturday to let insurance companies offer discounts for customers who maintain coverage, even if they switch insurers. Consumer advocates said the bill, by Sen. Don Perata, D-Oakland, will result in higher costs for previously uni</p>

RIGHT TO GOOD DRIVER POLICY

August 30, 2002  ·  Harvey Rosenfield

<!-- excerpt --><p>This provision requires insurers to give you the 20% Good Driver Discount if you qualify, no matter where you live, and even if you did not have prior insurance. This is known as a "take all comers" requirement.</p>

Good Driver and “At Fault” Regulations

August 30, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">CA Dept. of Insurance</p> <p>From California Department of Insurance website - 8/16/02</p>