therefore, they have a lot of money. With money comes power. Insurance companies have tremendous swing in the government. To say that they don't would be nearly the same as saying Big Oil doesn't have a say in the government. When you have enough money, you can have anyone in your backpocket.
I'm not saying Aero is right. All I am saying is that it is very plausible that insurance companies have a vested interest in the issue.
Sewiouswy.