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Oklahoma Commissioner: Weapons Necessary for Safety of Anti-Fraud Unit

Defending his agency’s expenditures on weapons and police vehicles for use by its anti-fraud unit, Oklahoma’s top insurance regulator said the purchases help ensure the safety of investigators and are not paid for with taxpayer money. The Oklahoma Insurance Department …

Oklahoma Insurance Department Spends $180K on Guns, Police Vehicles

The Oklahoma Insurance Department spent more than $180,000 on high-tech shotguns, bulletproof vests and seven police-package vehicles that agency officials say were needed as part of its expanded focus on criminal insurance fraud. But the purchases have raised eyebrows among …

Oklahoma Officials: 31 Citations, 11 Tows in Tulsa Auto Insurance Checks

A safety checkpoint in Tulsa County on Nov. 17 netted 31 citations for driving without auto insurance. Law enforcement officers towed 11 of those uninsured vehicles. The checkpoint was the result of a partnership between the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Anti-Fraud …

Oklahoma Cracking Down on Uninsured Drivers in Tulsa Area

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to address Oklahoma’s uninsured driver problem. Law enforcement officers from both agencies will work together to operate driver safety checkpoints in Tulsa County. “Our Anti-Fraud Unit …

Oklahoma Tribes Exploring Opportunities in Insurance Industry

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak told state lawmakers and tribal leaders that he welcomed a partnership with Oklahoma tribes to create additional insurance opportunities for all Oklahomans, according to an an announcement released by the House media services. “We look …

Oklahoma Governor, Insurance Commissioner Visit Lloyd’s of London

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak and insurance industry executives, have met with insurance market representatives at Lloyd’s of London to discuss the state’s $15 billion insurance market, the Oklahoma Insurance Department announced. “This visit was much …

Oklahoma Commissioner: More Legal Challenges to Health Reform Law Possible

While he is disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold federal health reform legislation, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak said he will do his duty under the law. However, he said potential legal challenges remain, namely on the …

Oklahoma Seeking Victims of Alleged Scam by Insurance Agent

A former Oklahoma insurance agent has been arrested for fraud and state officials are seeking victims of a scam he allegedly perpetrated upon elderly individuals. The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced that Marshall Virden, a former Oklahoma insurance agent, has been …

Oklahoma Investigating Insurance Agent for Fraud, Exploitation

An Oklahoma insurance agent is facing charges for exploitation of the elderly and fraud, investigators say. Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak announced that charges have been filed in Kay County against Marshall Virden. An arrest warrant has been issued …

Oklahoma Insurance Department Spokesman Resigns Over Offensive Email

The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s spokesman said he resigned on Feb. 10 after sending an official email to hundreds of people containing an off-color term for breasts. Glenn Craven told The Associated Press that he had sent the email and was …