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AUDIT COMMITTEES
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC") has adopted model laws and regulations:
THE REGULATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION PRIVACY - HIPAA AND OTHER RELEVANT LAWS AND LEGAL ACTIONS - THE IMPACT ON INSURANCE AGENTS
Glennon J. Karr, Esq. With the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") Privacy Standards1 finally effective as of April 14, 2003, all types of medical information gained important new protections. Previously medical information was shielded from release under at least one federal privacy law which protects information from disclosure where federal funds are involved with alcohol/substance abuse treatment programs.
DIMINTION-IN-VALUE: PAYING MORE FOR LESS
Fred M. Haskins, Esq. After an accident, an automobile, depending upon the circumstances, may sustain a loss in its resale value.
STATE SECURITIES LAW ISSUES REGARDING MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES AND MUTUAL HOLDING COMPANIES
James M. Kennedy, Esq. Sherrill A. Corbett, Esq. A policyholder of a mutual insurance company has a membership interest in the mutual insurance company as well as contract rights as a policyholder.
CRIMES OF DISHONESTY AND BREACH OF TRUST
Steve W. Kinion, Esq. Zack
Stamp, Esq. The purpose of this article is to examine an ambiguity between federal and state law in regard to the insurance fraud provisions1 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.2
THE PERFECT TEXAS INSURANCE STORM EMERGENCY ORDERS AND AD HOC RULEMAKING
Jay A. Thompson, Esq. Texas is in the aftermath of a homeowner's insurance crisis.
VIRGINIA ENACTS SPECIFIC STATUTE PROHIBITING RE-UNDERWRITING UNDER EXISTING GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH POLICIES
Ben R. Lacy, IV, Esq The Virginia Bureau of Insurance ("VABOI") proposed creating a new Section 38.2-508.5 to prohibit underwriting in health insurance after an insurance contract is issued where the re-underwriting will place the insured in a less favorable position than he held when the policy was originally underwritten. |
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