Insurance

IF IT QUACKS

March 1, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">State Net Capitol Journal</p> <p>Political junkies in CALIFORNIA have been treated to what is known as a "Quack-O-Meter" this election season. Faxed out by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights,</p>

The Finger – Bring in the Freakin’ Clowns!

February 28, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">New Times Los Angeles</p> <p>When we voted to make our state insurance commissioner an elected officeholder in 1988, everybody said our troubles were over. No longer would California's consumers be at the mercy of an insurance industry suck-up.</p>

Remember Quackenbush

February 28, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The modernn litmus test for candidates for state insurance commissioner is simple and basic: Do they take campaign contributions from insurance companies or not? That is a major issue in next Tuesday's Democratic primary for the job.</p>

California’s Next Insurance Commissioner Faces Full Agenda

February 28, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Bestwire</p> <p>California's next insurance commissioner will have a full plate when he takes office in January, and that agenda will be on the minds of voters as they hit the polls March 5 to narrow the field of 11 candidates vying for the position.</p>

Insurers seek to sway California’s pick of industry regulator

February 26, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Associated Press</p> <p>The last time Californians entrusted oversight of the state's $86 billion insurance market to an industry-backed politician, it ended in a sordid influence-peddling scandal.</p>

Rate Pact But First Step – DWR Faces Myriad Steps in Calif. Bond deal

February 25, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The Bond Buyer</p> <p>The long-awaited approval last week by the California Public Utilities Commission of a rate agreement with the state's Department of Water Resources is only the first in a chain of events that must occur before the agency can issue up to $11.1 billion in</p>

Check Out Fine Print

February 18, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel</p> <p>Don't look now, but you've probably signed away your right to sue your credit card issuer, broker, long distance company and health maintenance organization.</p>

STATE OFFICES; INSURANCE COMMISSIONER; Highly Charged Race in Wake of Quackenbush Debacle

February 17, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">The San Francisco Chronicle</p> <p>While disgraced former insurance commissioner Chuck Quackenbush basks on balmy Oahu, the campaign for his former job focuses on the same fight that dogged him -- whether state regulators do enough to protect policyholders.</p>

‘John Q’ Pains Health-Care Industry

February 16, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>The film's premise is flawed, officials say, adding that its violence could encourage copycat crimes.</h3><p class="source">The Orange County Register</p> <p>The movie 'John Q', Hollywood's latest take on the outrages of the U.S. health-care system, is raising the hackles of health plans and hospitals, who say it is factually flawed and could even be dangerous.</p>

Bailout Watch #90 – Feb 07, 2002

February 7, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<strong>BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians<br/> <br/> Bailout Watch #90 - Feb 07, 2002<br/> <br/> Why did the whistleblowers wait? </strong>These days mid-level managers and execs at Enron are ratting...

Region’s Gas Price Hikes Expected to Slow

February 2, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<h3>Fuel: Ample West Coast supplies should help keep the average per-gallon cost well below $2, analysts say.</h3><p class="source">Los Angeles Times</p> <p>The surge in average gasoline prices around Southern California--nearly 30 cents a gallon in January--isn't over yet, analysts said Friday. But they predicted that increases would moderate soon, holding costs at the pump well below the $2 level</p>

WATER DAMAGE DRIVES TWO MORE CALIF. COMPANIES TO SEEK HIGHER HOMEOWNERS RATES

January 23, 2002  ·  Consumer Watchdog

<p class="source">BestWire</p> <p>Citing a growing number of water-damage claims, two more insurers in California are seeking homeowners rate increases.</p>