Tag: Consumer Protection

Oklahoma AG Intervenes in State Farm Homeowners Insurance Case Over Claim Denials

Oklahoma Attorney General intervenes in lawsuit alleging State Farm's systematic wrongful denials of homeowners insurance claims related to hail damage, highlighting regulatory and consumer protection issues in a high-premium insurance market.

Oklahoma Attorney General Intervenes Against State Farm Over Roof Claim Denials

Oklahoma AG charges State Farm with denying valid roof damage claims through a covert program, seeking penalties and reforms in homeowners insurance practices.

GAO Report Uncovers Extensive Fraud in Obamacare Subsidy Program

GAO reveals extensive fraud in Obamacare's subsidy program, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities and taxpayer risks in the Advance Premium Tax Credit system.

Georgia 2026 Laws Update: Insurance Affordability, Tax Cuts, and Regulatory Changes

Explore Georgia's key 2026 legislative changes impacting insurance affordability, state income tax reductions, consumer protections, teledentistry, property regulations, and more.

NAIC Highlights Insurance's Role in Identity Theft Protection and Recovery

Discover how identity theft insurance aids recovery and the latest prevention tips from NAIC and NICB. Learn about insurance coverage, fraud impact, and regulatory insights.

California Insurance Ballot Initiatives Withdrawn; Proposition 103 Protections Remain

Competing California insurance ballot initiatives focusing on wildfire risk insurance and rate regulation have been withdrawn, preserving Proposition 103's existing consumer protections and regulatory framework.

Eighth Circuit Reverses Folgers Coffee Class Certification Over Individual Causation Issues

The Eighth Circuit overturned class certification in Folgers coffee lawsuit citing individual causation and harm issues, clarifying legal standards for consumer fraud claims under Missouri law.

Michigan's 2019 Auto Insurance Reform Shows Positive Market Impact

Michigan's 2019 auto insurance reform reduced uninsured drivers, balanced coverage, and lowered costs, according to a DIFS report analyzing market impact and consumer protections.

California Class Action Targets Allstate Over Lyft UM/UIM Insurance Compliance

A California class action lawsuit alleges Allstate and North Light Specialty Insurance failed to provide legally compliant UM/UIM coverage for Lyft passengers, challenging insurance practices under state law.

Consumer Reports Pushes Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights Amid Market Challenges

Consumer Reports urges major U.S. homeowners insurers to adopt a Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights addressing rising premiums, cancellations, and market instability with standardized consumer protections.