The State of State Affairs
May 17, 2010 12:00 AM
The State of State Affairs
While much of the focus of the regulatory front has focused on Capitol Hill, insurers are engaging in some pitched battles at the state level. To find out what's happening in your state, click next. To read the full story, click here.
Region 1
Health issues and credit scoring are the most common issues among Northeast states.
Region 2
Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin all are working to combat distracted driving.
Region 3
The Carolinas are fretting about homeowner's/coastal insurance, while Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland address premium tax/surplus issues.
Region 4
Coastal issues also are currently being debated in Florida and Mississippi.
Region 5
Credit scoring is a hot topic for Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas.
Region 6
Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas are debating health care issues.
Region 7
Homeowner's and subrogation issues are bandied about in Idaho's legislatures while Wyoming debates distracted driving.
Region 8
Premium and tax surplus issues are affecting Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.
Region 9
Life insurance suitability is a major concern for California, while Oregon deals with auto issues.
Region 10
The 49th and 50th states are affected by workers' comp and premium tax and surplus issues.