Consumers favor an optional federal charter, according to a consumer advocacy group’s survey, because it would give them the ability to keep their insurance coverage and agent even if they …  Read →

Rather than implement an optional federal charter or sweeping regulations, the Obama Administration is proposing a national office of insurance to oversee the industry.

Today (June 17), President Barack Obama unveiled …  Read →

Insurance companies, including auto, home, business and life insurers, contributed more than $35.7 million to members of Congress over the last two election cycles, with an emphasis on those involved …  Read →

Federal regulation of insurance, based on a proposal before Congress, would “roll back strong, state based consumer protections,” according to the nonpartisan group, Consumer Watchdog.

Reps. Melissa Bean (D-Ill) and Ed …  Read →

Groups are lining up on both sides now that two members of Congress have formally introduced a bill seeking to create an optional federal charter through an Office of National …  Read →

A proposal to create an Office of National Insurance is being fine-tuned, as its sponsors determine whether to make a federal charter optional or mandatory for insurers who are deemed …  Read →