Bill Would Require Attestation of Applicant for Zero-Exposure Policies

The Arizona state House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill that would require insurers issuing zero estimated exposure policies to include a statement from the applicant attesting to the accuracy of the information provided to secure coverage. HB 2680, which the House passed 55-1, would require applicants to sign a statement saying they have no employees, no estimated exposure and that they will provide written notification within 60 days of hiring workers. The attestation would also include a statement that intentional omissions or misrepresentations are illegal. Employers with...