Catastrophe Declaration Clears Way for Emergency Adjusters in Oklahoma
In the wake of massive ice storms that virtually shut down the state of Oklahoma in late January, Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland has declared a state of emergency that allows the commissioner …
Calif. Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Participation Up 19%
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced that the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program (CLCA) saw an
Calif. Insurance Commissionr Insurance Says His Post Should Be Appointed
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Calif.’s Poizner Trailing in Governor’s Race
Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has opened up a sizable lead over state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner in the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, according to a Field …
Washington Commissioner, Insurers Debate Credit Scoring Use
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Michigan Regulators Recover $33M for Consumers; $9M from Insurance
Michigan regulators report they recovered a record $33 million for financial services and insurance customers in 2009. Insurance Commissioner Ken Ross said the $33 million in consumer recoveries …
North Dakota Has 3rd Lowest Auto Insurance Rates, Commissioner Says
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says drivers in his state are still paying among the lowest auto insurance premiums in the nation, according to the “Auto Insurance Database Report …
California Insurance Companies Respond to Terror Financing Probe
All 1,327 insurance companies licensed in California have responded to California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner's
North Dakota Insurance Agent’s License Revoked
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has revoked the insurance license of Patricia Howard, a Dunn Center, N.D., insurance agent who the insurance department says engaged in deceitful and …
La. Firm Accused of Selling Bogus Bonds
Louisiana insurance regulators are suing a company accused of selling worthless construction bonds for bids on hundreds of millions of dollars in government projects, Insurance Commissioner Jim …
North Dakota Alleges Agent Fraud in Farm, Homeowners Insurance Sales
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm has issued a cease and desist order against Patricia Howard, a Dunn Center insurance agent, who is alleged to have engaged in deceitful and dishonest …
S. California Agent In Jail for Pocketing Premium
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Rosa De Romero De Rosa (AKA Rosa D. Rosa), 53, of Huntington Park, was arrested Dec
Nevada Approves Captive for NV Energy
The state of Nevada has announced that Insurance Commissioner Scott Kipper has approved NV Energy’s application to form a captive insurer.
Farm Bureau Mutual Moving Forward with Mutual Holding Company Plan
Both the policyholders of Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and the Iowa Insurance Commissioner now have approved plans under which the company will be reorganized into a mutual holding company …
Georgia Insurance Chief Oxendine Defends Trips
WSB-TV reported that a lawsuit claims Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine — a Republican candidate for governor — took trips on the tab of a campaign contributor who asked for help in an …
North Carolina Agent Charged with Embezzling Insurance Premiums
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin reported the arrest of a licensed insurance agent from Fremont who has been charged with embezzling $7,000 in insurance premiums. Insurance …
California Arrests Utah Man for Preying on the Elderly
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that Donald Martin Steffensen, 70, of Saint George, Utah, has been arrested by California Department of Insurance (CDI) …
California’s Insurance Executive Bannister Dies
Wesley Mastin Bannister, 73,of Huntington Beach, Calif., has died. Bannister competitively ran for California Insurance Commissioner in 1990, 1994 and again in 2002.
California Commissioner Asks Farmers to Review Insurance
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today announced that due to the recent frost warnings issued throughout the San Joaquin Valley, farmers should take a close look at their crop …
State Farm Rate Hike Not Easy But Necessary, Says Mississippi’s Chaney
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he was not happy about granting a 19.5 percent homeowners rate increase to State Farm, but he had little choice. “Would you want me to have …
Washington Commissioner Wins National Consumer Award
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has received the “Excellence in Consumer Advocacy Award” given out annually by consumer advisors to a nationwide association of …
Scam Leaves Many Without Insurance Coverage in Oklahoma
More than 100 Oklahomans are struggling to find health coverage after learning an insurance company was taking their premiums with no intention of paying claims.
Washington Domestic Partner Law Goes Into Effect
Washington State's new domestic partnership law goes into effect today, and that means wherever a policy says 'spouse' the policy must cover registered domestic partners, Insurance Commissioner …
California’s Poizner to Subpoena Companies Over Iran Divestment
California's insurance commissioner said he intends to subpoena insurance companies that did not comply with his probe of insurance companies and Iran. Commissioner Steve Poizner announced …
California’s Poizner Wants Insurance Money Out of Iran
California's Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner intends to ask insurance companies that are conducting business in the state to divest themselves of all financial holdings in Iran. Poizner, who …
Mississippi Allows 19.5% State Farm Coastal Rate Hike
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Former Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Neff Dies
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Georgia Chief Offers Tips on How to Safely Deep Fry Turkey
Deep frying is an increasingly popular way to cook a turkey, but it's not without its dangers. Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine urges Georgians to be careful when deep frying the holiday …
North Carolina FAIR, Beach Plans Get New Board Members
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin announced the appointment of five new members to the N.C. Joint Underwriting Association and the N.C. Insurance Underwriting Association, better …
McCarty Hopeful State Farm Exit from Florida Can be Avoided
The state’s largest private property insurer may not leave Florida after all, Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty told Gov. Charlie Crist and other members of the Florida Cabinet. McCarty, …
