NH Insurance Laws - Summary of Laws Enacted in New Hampshire 2007

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New Hampshire Enacts New Insurance Laws

July 2008

Despite the introduction of several bills during the 2007 legislative session that would have negatively impacted New Hampshire insurance buying businesses and consumers, Governor Lynch would not stand for it. The Governor vetoed HB143, presumably because he understood the economic damage it would cause.

HB143, which was heavily promoted by the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association, would have permitted a defendant who is only 20% at fault to be liable for 90% of the damages in a civil action! After passing the House quickly, HB143 passed the Senate by a narrow margin and was sent to the Governor for his signature. The Governor met with supporters and opponents of HB143 before vetoing the bill. In his press release explaining the veto, Governor Lynch stated that it was unfair for a defendant wi... http://insurance-group.ucoz.com/news/insurance_jobs_in_new_hampshire/2013-06-13-3089