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This is FindLaw’s collection of Insurance articles, part of the Corporate Governance section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Click on the articles below to learn about defense perspectives in bad faith claims and steps to take if you are the victim of an auto accident. Every year thousands of automobile accidents cause severe personal injuries and/or property damage. By acting promptly and responsibly, you can protect yourself and your family against lost wages and overwhelming medical bills. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Mental Health Parity: The Regulations

The IRS, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration and Department of Health and Human Services have jointly issued identical interim rules regarding mental health parity requirements imposed by the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) of 1996. MHPA ...
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Mental Health Parity

STATUS On December 22, 1997, the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services published in the Federal Register an interim final regulation implementing the provisions of the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA). The ...
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Michigan Insurance Update

Bad Faith Refusal to Settle Misrepresentation on Application for InsurancePrinciples in Interpreting Insurance Contract Language 'Occurrence' and 'Accident' in the Meaning of Insurance Policies No Estoppel in Enforcing Policy Exclusions Pollution ...
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Motor Vehicle Coverage & Litigation Update Spring 2003

Following Kleinberg v. SEPTA, 810 A.2d 635 (Pa. 2002), where, in an unpublished opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that an insurer is not required to pay for physical therapy services performed by a therapist who is not licensed under the ...
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Motor Vehicle Insurance in Pennsylvania

In 1984 Pennsylvania enacted the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act (the "MVFRL") which required that every vehicle in the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania be covered by an insurance policy. The MVFRL was amended in 1990. This article is ...
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NASAA Issues List of “Top 10 Investment Scams”

The North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA"), an organization representing state securities regulators, recently issued its second annual list of the top ten scams plaguing investors this year. The "Top 10" list contains scams ...
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National Flood Insurance Program Policy Issuance 5-98

Subject: 30-Day Waiting Period Effective Date: October 1, 1998 This Policy Issuance updates the Federal Insurance Administation's interpretations of the applicability of the 30-day waiting period to various mortgage lending and insurance ...
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New Golf Course Insurance Program Available

With the increase popularity of golf, and the number of lawsuits associated with the sport being filed -- from errant golf balls to employee issues, as well as environmental concerns -- Zurich U.S. is offering a new golf course insurance program to ...
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New Group Health Plan Requirements

As you are probably aware, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), imposes a series of new requirements on employers who provide group health coverage for their employees. HIPAA applies to employers with two or ...
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New Jersey Automobile Insurance Reform: Just The FAQS

Automobile insurance is required by law in the State of New Jersey and operation of an automobile without insurance is a serious motor vehicle offense carrying penalties for first time offenders of fines of up to $1000, community service, and ...
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