Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University, a national leader in addressing both ongoing and emerging issues impacting the insurance sector, provides this descriptive bibliography which addresses the myriad issues driving insurance regulation and reform. This resource provides more than 100 resources authored by industry thought leaders representing government, trade associations, the insurance industry, media and academia.  This online bibliography of scholarly abstracts, research articles, journal publications, commentaries and proposals surveys the state of the insurance industry and will continue to be updated. As such, it is not a static document. The goal of this bibliography is to provide a comprehensive, “one-stop shop” or clearinghouse for resources relevant to insurance regulatory reform. NFI encourages users to bookmark the site and return periodically to find the latest updates on regulatory reform.

Some of the topics addressed in this bibliography include:

• Varied perspectives on the case for interstate insurance choice
• Dual regulation and its impact on market competition
• The implications of an Optional Federal Charter for consumer protection versus market efficiencies
• Making state regulation more efficient and effective
• Rate regulation and its impact on market pricing and claims
• Regulating the market for Terrorism Insurance
• Frequently-asked-questions regarding optional federal charters
• Regulatory impact on competitiveness in a global market
• Managing insurer insolvencies
• Health insurance reform
• The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s blueprint for a modernized regulatory structure