The following information was released by the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance:. State Auditor James Brown acted in the interest of public safety by suspending the insurance producer license of a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of exploiting people under his supervision, including trading his services for sexual favors.
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The following information was released by the Illinois Senate Democrats:. Capping off years of advocacy and negotiations, State Senator Michael E. Hastings championed a law that will protect Illinois homeowners from unfair rate hikes similar to those endured in the last few years. "From just 2021 to 2024, homeowners insurance costs in Illinois surged by…
The following information was released by the Illinois Senate Democrats:. State Senator Ram Villivalam spearheaded a new law that regulates auto insurance premiums in Illinois. Additionally, the law secures a path to relief for residents over age 55 by allowing the Illinois Secretary of State to find a course that meets or exceeds the standards of the…
WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, led 18 members of Congress in a set of letters to USAA, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, and Allstate requesting information on the usage of…
The legislation, which took years to pass, hit on a theme Democrats who control the General Assembly have been trying to persuade voters this election year is a top priority: passing bills that make goods and services more affordable for Illinoisans. In Illinois, the company said it paid out $1.26 in claims for every $1 in premiums collected from homeowners in…
American Integrity Insurance Group, Inc., a Tampa- based property and casualty insurance holding company and one of Florida’ s leading providers of residential property insurance, announced that Senior Vice President of Risk Management Ryan Hodges received the Excellence in Risk Management Award in the Insurance Carriers category as part of…
The following information was released by Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen:. Senator Chirs Van Hollen joined Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ayanna Pressley, and 17 other members of Congress in a set of letters to USAA, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, and Allstate requesting information on the usage of credit-based insurance…
The following information was released by the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Representative Ayanna Pressley led 18 other members of Congress in a set of letters to USAA, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, and…
Washington property insurers are acting as financial first responders to help their impacted customers recover from the wildfires devastating the Spokane metropolitan area, according to the Insurance Information Institute. This includes providing immediate relief through additional living expenses coverage for displaced policyholders.
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Greg Abbott this week is laying out plans to lower health insurance costs and drug prices as the Republican governor continues to focus his reelection campaign on affordability ahead of a midterm likely to be dominated by cost-of-living concerns. The focus on health care could work to blunt a longstanding attack line for Democrats in the state: Texas'…
The following information was released by the Oklahoma House of Representatives:. Stacy Jo Adams, R- Duncan, and Chris Sneed, R- Fort Gibson, will lead an interim study examining the factors contributing to rising homeowners' insurance costs in Oklahoma. The lawmakers will bring together insurance professionals, contractors, builders, real estate professionals,…
NASHVILLE– Going back to school is an exciting time for students, educators, and parents. As the school year gets underway across the state, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds consumers that education doesn't stop in the classroom. "As the parent of young children, I know that the back-to-school season can be hectic for students, parents,…
A dream trip can unravel fast when a passport sits three months from expiring, a national park requires a permit no one knew about or a carry-on gets flagged at security. The steps below draw on official guidance from the U.S. State Department, Recreation.gov and the TSA, along with national park planning resources. The State Department travel checklist walks…
Everspan Group, a specialty property and casualty insurance platform and wholly owned subsidiary of Octave Specialty Group, Inc., today announced three senior appointments to support the company’ s continued growth. Bevan Greibesland will join as Chief Underwriting Officer on August 10, followed by Forest Clay Stewart as Chief Operating Officer on August…
Wildfires, hurricanes, flash floods- if the past few years has taught us anything, it's that "once-in-a-generation" events seem to be occurring a lot more frequently. That puts the onus on you to focus on a sleepy corner of your financial life that's supposed to protect against these risks: your homeowners' insurance policy. There are three big exceptions to…
BY MARK GONGLOFF Quick, name a critical issue in this year’ s midterm elections using just two words. Many of you probably said "food prices" or " Iran war" or "diarrhea lettuce." And you might not be wrong.
The following information was released by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance:. As the school year gets underway across the state, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds consumers that education doesn't stop in the classroom. "As the parent of young children, I know that the back-to-school season can be hectic for students,…
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Oregon:. Salem, OR Today, Governor Tina Kotek directed the Division of Financial Regulation at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services to immediately prohibit insurance carriers from canceling or nonrenewing homeowners insurance policies for people affected by…
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issued an emergency order requiring property and casualty insurers to temporarily stop canceling or refusing to renew policies covering homes, businesses and other risks in ZIP codes under wildfire evacuation notices. The order comes as Oregon faces one of its worst wildfire seasons on record.
