Category: Insurance Information Institute

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending August 22

Aug 22, 2008

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending August 22, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________ LEGISLATION & REGULATION The California legislature has passed a bill extending the assessment on insured vehicles to help fund the state’s auto insurance anti-fraud program. AB 2143 will keep the …

FPCA Automobile Division: Commercial Driver License Rule Development

Aug 21, 2008

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Driver Licenses (“DHSMV”) has issued Notices of Development of Rulemaking for Commercial Driver Licenses (“CDL”): 15A-7.001: Definitions15A-7.002: Purpose15A-7.0025: Application15A-7.003: CDL Endorsements15A-7.004: CDL Restrictions15A-7.005: Temporary CDL Instruction Permit15A-7.006: Application; Operation …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending August 15

Aug 15, 2008

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending August 15, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________ LEGISLATION & REGULATION The New Jersey governor is reviewing a bill putting the squeeze on workers comp cheats. SB 1918 would increase the flow of cases to the office insurance …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending August 8

Aug 8, 2008

    Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort Week Ending August 8, 2008 http://www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________________   LEGISLATION & REGULATION Regulators and insurers in Indiana are discussing drafting legislation for 2009 to create an insurance fraud bureau within the insurance department. The unit would assist …

FPCA UPDATE: Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007

Aug 7, 2008

UPDATE:  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMMS”), a division of the U.S. Department of Health, has set up a dedicated Web site (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MandatoryInsRep) for information regarding S.2499, the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”).  CMMS …

FPCA Automobile Division Meeting to be Held in September

Aug 5, 2008

The FPCA Automobile Division will hold a planning meeting in September 2008.   We will provide specific meeting details including date, time and call-in number in the coming days.  We are currently in the process of formulating the agenda for this …

FPCA Homeowners Division Meeting to be Held in September

Aug 4, 2008

The FPCA Homeowners Division will hold a planning meeting in September 2008.   We will provide specific meeting details including date, time and call-in number in the coming days.  We are currently in the process of formulating the agenda for this …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending August 1

Aug 1, 2008

  Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending August 1, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org _______________________________     LEGISLATION & REGULATION Ohio is going after bogus auto registrations to thwart insurance schemes and other auto-related crimes. Drivers now must present an Ohio driver license or official …

Insurance Fraud Weekly ePort: Week Ending July 25

Jul 25, 2008

    Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending July 25, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________   LEGISLATION & REGULATION The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill meant to clarify when and for what reasons a life insurer can deny a claim and rescind a …