Tag: New Jersey

N.J. Senate Advances Task Force on Climate Change Impacts in Property Insurance

New Jersey Senate advances legislation for a task force to study and address climate change impacts on property insurance, focusing on risk, affordability, and market stability.

New Jersey Voters Confident but Concerned About Health Insurance Costs and Regulation

Poll shows New Jersey voters understand health insurance plans but are concerned about rising costs and state regulation impact, highlighting cost sensitivity and regulatory worries.

New Jersey Voters Confident in Health Insurance Knowledge but Concerned About State Influence

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds New Jersey voters confident in understanding health insurance plans but concerned about government regulation and rising costs.

New Jersey Voters Show Confidence but Concern in Health Insurance Options

A Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals most New Jersey voters understand their health insurance plans but remain concerned about costs and state regulation. Insights highlight demographic variations in confidence and cost considerations.

Pulte Homes Sues Insurers Over Defense Refusals in NJ Condo Defect Dispute

Pulte Homes files federal lawsuit against Erie, Pennsylvania National, and Evanston insurers for refusal to defend in New Jersey condo construction defect case. Legal dispute centers on additional insured coverage and defense obligations under contractors' liability policies.

NJ GOP Congressmen Shift Stance on ACA Subsidies Amid Election Concerns

New Jersey Republican congressmen reconsider extension of ACA subsidies ahead of 2026 elections amid healthcare affordability concerns and bipartisan efforts to temporarily renew subsidies.

New Jersey Maintains Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Despite Federal Panel Shift

New Jersey will continue recommending hepatitis B vaccination at birth for newborns, diverging from new federal panel advice suggesting delayed dosing. The state prioritizes early protection to reduce hepatitis B transmission and maintain insurance coverage standards.

Congress Faces Deadline to Extend Health Insurance Subsidies Amid Premium Spike Risks

Congress must act to extend Affordable Care Act tax subsidies to prevent sharp premium increases in 2026, impacting millions including over 500,000 in New Jersey. Bipartisan efforts seek temporary relief amid ongoing legislative debate.

NJ Bill Pushes Mandatory Appraisal Rights in Auto Insurance Policies

New Jersey Assembly Bill 6106 proposes mandatory appraisal provisions in auto insurance policies, enhancing consumer rights and dispute resolution options for claim settlements. The legislation also extends appraisal rights to third-party claimants, a rare feature boosting protections for non-fault drivers and repair shops alike.

New Jersey Bills Seek Mandatory Auto Insurance Appraisal Rights

New Jersey introduces bills requiring auto insurers to include appraisal rights in policies, enhancing dispute resolution for claim settlements and protecting consumers and repair shops.