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California BAR Advances Regulations on Teardown and Storage Fees in Auto Repairs

California Bureau of Automotive Repair proposes new regulations to address teardown disclosures and storage fees amid repair authorization delays, aiming to enhance transparency and compliance in collision repair and auto insurance sectors.

Massachusetts Issues Advisory on Auto Damage Appraisal Timeframes

Massachusetts ADALB clarifies mandatory appraisal submission deadlines to improve compliance and reduce repair delays.

NH Senate Bill 297 Proposes Stricter Insurance Reserve Rules for Municipal Risk Pools

New Hampshire Senate Bill 297 proposes stricter reserve requirements for municipal risk pool insurers and authorizes receivership to address financial instability, impacting local government health insurance coverage.

Texas Moves to Tighten Regulation on Property Insurance Rate Increases

Texas legislators propose a bill requiring insurers to get state approval before raising homeowners insurance rates, responding to rising premiums linked to natural disasters. The bill aims to replace the file-and-use system with stricter regulatory oversight.

Supreme Court Reviews ACA Preventive Services Mandate Impacting 150M Insured

The Supreme Court hears Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, challenging the ACA's mandate for cost-free preventive services coverage affecting 150 million insured Americans. This case could reshape preventive care access under private health plans.

Lawsuits Allege Insurer Collusion Restricts Wildfire Coverage in California

Lawsuits in California allege home insurers restricted wildfire coverage, pushing homeowners to costly FAIR Plan policies amid rising wildfire losses and insurer exits. Experts urge risk mitigation over litigation.

North Dakota Empowers Insurance Commissioner with Restitution and Fine Authority

North Dakota's new law grants the insurance commissioner authority to require restitution and impose fines on insurers, enhancing regulatory enforcement and consumer protections.

Nevada Senate Advances Bill to Double Trucking Liability Insurance by 2030

Nevada Senate passes bill to double trucking liability insurance from $750K to $1.5M by 2030, sparking debate over impact on small trucking firms and insurance market.

Washington State Enacts Law Ensuring Fair Auto Insurance Payouts with Independent Appraisals

Starting in 2026, Washington State requires independent appraisals for disputed auto insurance claims to ensure fair payouts and improve claims transparency.

Key Public Health and Policy Developments Impacting U.S. Healthcare Insurance

Explore critical U.S. public health and policy updates affecting healthcare insurance, including COVID-19 booster guidance, AI diagnostics, Medicare Advantage reforms, and expanding HIV challenges in Texas.