Latest Department of Insurance Headlines
All the headlines from our Department of Insurance Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Report: Texas Dept. of Insurance Data Breach Affected 1.8M People
Apr 6 2022 // A data breach at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) early this year affected approximately 1,800,000 Texans, according to the Data Security Breach Reports from the Office of the Attorney General. TDI announced in...
Louisiana Dept. of Insurance Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders Against 2 Agents
Apr 4 2022 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) recently issued cease-and-desist orders and license suspensions against two insurance producers for violations of the Louisiana Insurance Code. On March 11, the LDI issued a...
Louisiana Dept. of Insurance to Hold Tornado Resource Center
Mar 29 2022 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) announced it has established an open-door insurance resource center in Arabi to assist those affected by the tornado that struck the area last week. Meetings will be held at...
Texas Department of Insurance Reports Data Breach
Mar 25 2022 // The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) became aware of a security issue on January 4, 2022 with a TDI web application that manages workers’ compensation information. TDI immediately took the application offline,...
California Lawmaker’s Bill to ‘Restore Ethics and Transparency’ at Department of Insurance Passes Committee
Mar 23 2022 // The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill aimed at the California Department of Insurance that its author says will “restore ethics and transparency to a state agency he said has been...
California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to ‘Restore Ethics and Transparency’ at Department of Insurance
Feb 22 2022 // Citing continuing failures by the California Department of Insurance to maintain public access to government records and efforts to limit public disclosure of communications between insurance industry advocates and the...
Louisiana Department of Insurance Issues Regulatory Actions Against Four Agents
Feb 22 2022 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has issued a series of regulatory actions, including cease-and-desist orders, license suspensions, and a license revocation and fine, against four insurance producers. Brandi...
Louisiana Department of Insurance Fines Auto Insurer $350,000 Over Improper Activity
Feb 2 2022 // Auto insurer Lyndon Southern Insurance Company has paid a maximum $350,000 fine after the Louisiana Department of Insurance performed a comprehensive market conduct examination of the company and found 32 instances of...
Louisiana Department of Insurance to Hold Second Ida Relief Resource Center
Dec 1 2021 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) and Sen. Michael Fesi are hosting a second resource center to help constituents after Hurricane Ida. The resource center will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30...
Louisiana Department of Insurance Creates Ida Relief Resource Center
Nov 22 2021 // The Louisiana Department of Insurance and Lafitte mayor Tim Kerner Jr. are creating a resource center to help residents understand their insurance policies, answer general insurance questions, and assist them with filing...
California Department of Insurance Issues Cease And Desist Orders to 4 Companies
Sep 8 2021 // The California Department of Insurance issued cease and desist orders to four companies allegedly engaged in selling home warranty contracts in the state without proper authorization. Under the orders, the companies must...
Company Paying $1M After California Department of Insurance Alleges Employee Broke Law
Aug 6 2021 // First American Title Co. has agreed to pay $1 million after a California Department of Insurance investigation alleged that one of its title marketing representatives violated state law protecting consumers from conflicts...
The Texas Department of Insurance Issued a Notice about New Online Agent Exams
Jul 2 2021 // The Texas Department of Insurance issued a notice this week of the availability of a new option to take a certification exam at your home or at an office online for most major insurance agent lines. An off-site monitor...
Tennessee Dept. of Insurance Enables Remote Testing for Insurance Producers
May 21 2021 // The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) has announced that Tennesseans seeking certification as insurance producers can now take their insurance exams remotely. Starting May 21, 2021, exams for...
Dunning Named Director of Nebraska Department of Insurance
Apr 5 2021 // A health insurance lobbyist and former state official has been chosen as the next director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance. Gov. Pete Ricketts has appointed Eric Dunning, of Omaha, to lead the state agency. Dunning...
Wyoming Department of Insurance Giving Online Licensing Exams
Feb 23 2021 // The Wyoming Department of Insurance is now enabling candidates for insurance licensure to schedule exams online through testing vendor Pearson VUE and their OnVUE online proctoring service. Online testing will begin on...
CIC of New Mexico Sues to Enjoin California Department of Insurance from Interference
Jan 7 2021 // California Insurance Company of New Mexico has filed suit in federal court to enjoin the California Insurance Department from continuing to take what the suit asserts are illegal, actions to block the approved...
China Renews OK of Oceanwide’s Stalled $2.7 Billion Purchase of Genworth
Dec 2 2020 // U.S.-based Genworth Financial Inc. reported that Chinese officials have renewed their approval of China Oceanwide Holdings Group’s acquisition of Genworth’s Delaware-domiciled insurer, allowing the deal to...
North Carolina Insurers Seek 24.5% Rate Hike for Homeowners
Nov 13 2020 // The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested an average statewide rate increase of 24.5% on homeowners insurance rates in the state, according to a statement from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The NCRB is not...
Texas Selects Insurance Services Office as Statistical Agent for Cat Event Plan
Nov 6 2020 // Texas has selected Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO) as the statistical agent for the Texas Catastrophe Event Statistical Plan for Personal and Commercial Risks. ISO’s selection follows the Sept. 15, 2020,...
