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Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Chaney Wins Republican Nomination

Second-term incumbent Mike Chaney of Vicksburg has won the Republican nomination for insurance commissioner. He held off a challenge Tuesday from John Mosley, a body shop owner from Clinton. Mosley campaigned, in part, by saying insurance companies have gotten away …

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Being Challenged in Upcoming Primary

Second-term Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is being challenged in the Republican primary by John Mosley, a body shop owner who says insurance companies have gotten away with paying for less-than-perfect replacement parts to repair damaged vehicles. Chaney supporters criticize …

Many in Mississippi ‘Out of Luck’ as Health Insurers Shun Exchange

People in 36 of Mississippi’s 82 counties may not be able to buy health insurance through the new federal online marketplace when it starts enrolling customers in October. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said two insurers have announced offerings so far, …

Mississippi AG: State Insurance Chief Has Health Exchange Authority

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has the authority to establish and manage a health insurance exchange, according to a legal opinion by state Attorney General Jim Hood. Exchanges are online marketplaces where people can shop for insurance. Under the federal …

Plan for Mississippi Health Exchange Ready for After Election: Chaney

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said work has been completed on a plan for an online marketplace for Mississippians to shop for insurance policies and nothing more needs to be done for now. Chaney spokesman Joseph Ammerman said Friday the …

Mississippi Insurance Chief to Build Health Exchange Despite Critics

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he’s going to continue with plans for a state-run insurance exchange, despite opposition from some in the Tea Party. More than 30 Tea Party members attended a meeting of a committee that’s drafting recommendations …

Allstate Agrees to Reduced Rate Hike, Policy Drops in Mississippi

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney has agreed to let Allstate Property and Casualty Co. increase homeowner insurance rates 19.4 percent in the state. Chaney said that Allstate was threatening to drop 18,000 policyholders unless he allowed a rate hike of …