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New Laws

Jan. 22, 2014

SB 251: e-commerce comes to state insurance industry

After a difficult legislative battle, California took a surprisingly small step into the world of 21st century electronic commerce in insurance with the enactment of Senate Bill 251. By William Gausewitz


By William Gausewitz


After a difficult legislative battle, California took a surprisingly small step into the world of 21st century electronic commerce in insurance with the enactment of Senate Bill 251. The bill allows consumers to receive certain notices regarding workers compensation, auto, homeowners, commercial and earthquake insurance via email, provided the insurer first obtains consumer consent. It also adds consumer protections above those required by cu...

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