Just when the workmen's comp insurance problem looks like it's on the right track, disability insurance issues is raising its ugly head.

A lawsuit was filed last Thursday by the insurance companies against State Insurance Commission John Garamendi challenging "underground regulations" that would boost the cost of disability insurance.

A Garamendi spokesperson explained they are only trying to enforce the law and ensure that disability insurance plans deliver what they are supposed to.

Any insurance experts out there? This is getting complicated. Weigh in....

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive