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SCC works to preserve tax cut benefits for customers
The State Corporation Commission has acted to ensure that customers of Virginia’s major public utilities receive the benefits of the corporate tax cut contained in the federal tax legislation enacted last month.
SCC Bureau of Insurance names Michael Beavers deputy commissioner of agent regulation
The State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance has named Michael Beavers deputy commissioner of its Agent Regulation Division.
SCC approves Dominion program to move outage-prone power lines
The SCC has approved a Dominion program designed to identify existing outage-prone power lines and replace them with new underground facilities.
SCC advises former licensed insurance agents of possible data breach
The State Corporation Commission is advising former licensed insurance agents of the potential improper access to their personal data by a former contractor.
SCC approves electric generating facility in Hanover County
The State Corporation Commission has approved an application by Doswell Limited Partnership to build a 340 megawatt generating facility in Hanover County.
SCC sets lower fuel rate for Dominion Virginia Power
The State Corporation Commission has established a lower fuel rate for Dominion Virginia Power that will be effective for usage on July 1.
SCC sets schedule to consider Anthem’s proposed purchase of Cigna
The SCC will hold a public hearing in May to consider the impact of Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna and its subsidiaries.
SCC sets hearing to consider high-voltage line between Fauquier, Albemarle
The State Corporation Commission will hold a local public hearing in April regarding an application by Dominion Virginia Power.
State Corporation Commission orders Dominion Virginia Power to refund $19.7 million to customers
The State Corporation Commission has found that Dominion Virginia Power had earnings above its legal limit during 2013 and 2014 and ordered the company to refund $19.7 million to customers.
SCC: Discuss insurance before saying ‘I do’
The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to review their insurance coverage before they say ‘I do.’
SCC enhances search options for life, health insurance rate and form filings
The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance has made it easier than ever for individuals to search for insurance policy forms and rate filings submitted by life and health insurance companies doing business in Virginia.
SCC seeks comments on report prepared by Bureau of Insurance regarding GHMSI surplus
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is seeking comments on a recent report prepared by the Bureau of Insurance that studied the impact on Virginia residents of the distribution of the excess surplus of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc. (GHMSI), a Care First Inc. subsidiary.
SCC approves revised rules regarding long-term care insurance
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has revised the rules governing long-term care insurance. Effective September 1, 2015, the rule revisions strive to protect consumers and place heightened scrutiny on long-term care insurers seeking to raise premium rates.
SCC offers National Consumer Protection Week reminders
In conjunction with the 17th annual National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) reminds Virginians that it stands ready throughout the year to answer inquiries, handle complaints, and provide information and assistance regarding those industry sectors over which it has regulatory responsibility.
SCC to review plan for solar generating facility in Fauquier County
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) will hold a public hearing in July regarding an application by Dominion Virginia Power to build and operate a 20 megawatt utility-scale solar electric generating facility near Remington in Fauquier County.
SCC announces Electronic Filing Depository for certain securities offerings
The SCC announced this week the launch of the online Electronic Filing Depository that will enhance the efficiency of the regulatory filing process for certain exempt securities offerings.
State Corporation Commission sets workers compensation premium level adjustments
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved revisions to the premium levels charged for workers’ compensation insurance in Virginia.
SCC: Review your insurance plans before the holiday season
When planning for the holiday season, the State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to check with their insurance agent.
SCC warns Virginians about potential dangers of high-yield investment programs
The State Corporation Commission encourages Virginians to be wary of investment opportunities promising pie-in-the-sky returns with little or no risk.
State Corporation Commission warns Virginians of top investor threats
The advent of new products and technologies can sometimes spell risk for investors, the State Corporation Commission warned.
APCo to provide rebates to customers, has approved profit reduced
The State Corporation Commission ruled that Appalachian Power had overearned during 2012 and 2013 and ordered $5.825 million in rebates to customers.
Vehicle-deer collisions can impact your car insurance
November is the peak month for collisions between vehicles and deer. Motorists need to be careful, especially when driving at dawn or dusk and in areas where deer are prevalent.
SCC urges knowing your stuff when it comes to homeowners insurance
When it comes to homeowners insurance, consumers generally consider the value of their home, but many fail to consider all of their valuable possessions inside.
House Speaker Bill Howell comments on SCC analysis of proposed EPA rule
Virginia House Speaker Bill Howell commented Friday on a new analysis from the Virginia State Corporation Commission that indicates Virginia families and businesses could see $5.5 to $6 billion in higher energy costs under an EPA regulation proposed by President Barack Obama.
SCC seeks public input on proposed rules governing long-term care insurance
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is proposing revisions to the rules governing long-term care insurance following an extensive Bureau of Insurance study of the long-term care insurance market in Virginia and across the nation.
Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to renew insurance before hurricanes, disasters
With more than two months left in hurricane season, the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to remain vigilant when it comes to protecting their property from loss.
SCC sets hearing on workers compensation premium levels
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has scheduled an October hearing to consider a request filed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) to adjust the premium levels charged for workers’ compensation insurance.
SCC protects consumers from unintentional lapses of long-term care insurance policies
The Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission is encouraging long-term care insurance policyholders in Virginia to take advantage of revised regulatory requirements that strengthen protections against unintentional lapses in coverage due to nonpayment of their premiums.
Look at insurance, benefits when making jobs choices
As the economy improves, many Americans are voluntarily changing jobs, often motivated by a desire to improve their financial situation.
SCC schedules hearing for Columbia Gas rate request
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has scheduled a December public hearing on a request by Columbia Gas of Virginia to increase its rates.
McAuliffe announces rail safety task force
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian J. Moran and Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne will co-chair the interagency Railroad Safety and Security Task Force.
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SCC reschedules hearing on high-voltage transmission grid in Fauquier, Prince William
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has rescheduled a February 4 public hearing in Richmond to convene on April 20 regarding an application by Dominion Virginia Power to upgrade and improve various electric transmission facilities located in Fauquier and Prince William counties.
Posted January 10, 2015