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Monday, December 26, 2005

Ind. Gov't. - Dept. of Insurance Site Stirs Controversy

The new (Dec. 26-Jan. 1) issue of the Indianapolis Business Journal has a front-page story on the new Indiana Department of Insurance website. The healine is "Web site stirs controversy: Watchdogs pan Insurance Department's pro-business stance." The lead:

Consumer watchdogs are howling over a revamped state Insurance Department Web site that pitches Indiana's "positive regulatory climate" and other business-friendly attributes. The site's new look debuted a few weeks ago and aims to make companies think about moving to Indiana, Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt said. But critics say a regulator should never play the role of recruiter, and the approach sends the wrong message to consumers seeking help.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on December 26, 2005 10:35 AM
Posted to Indiana Government