2009 Insurance News

• December 29, 2009
  Missouri Insurance Department urges decrease in 2010 workers comp rates
• December 22, 2009
  Federal COBRA subsidy extended two additional months for Missourians who lose jobs
• December 7, 2009
  Reminder to title insurance agents: continuing education now required
• November 25, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance: mammograms are covered by health insurance
• November 24, 2009
  Missouri insurance regulators to distribute $75 million to policyholders
• November 18, 2009
  Major foodservice industry player sets up captive insurance company in Missouri
• November 13, 2009
  State insurance department warns of Medicare scams during open enrollment
• November 10, 2009
  State funeral regulators, Attorney General take action against Jefferson City funeral home
• November 3, 2009
  Insurance Department to hold public hearing in Jefferson City to review Missouri bail bond laws
• November 3, 2009
  Gov. Nixon encourages Medicare users to contact CLAIM for free counseling
• October 27, 2009
  Insurance Department to hold public hearing in Springfield to review Missouri bail bond laws
• October 20, 2009
  Insurance Department to hold public hearing in Chesterfield to review Missouri bail bond laws
• October 14, 2009
  Insurance Department to hold public hearing in Lee's Summit to review Missouri bail bond laws
• October 13, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance returns nearly $11 million to consumers during first nine months of 2009
• October 5, 2009
  Insurance director addresses consumer group in St. Louis; stresses need for strong state regulation
• October 2, 2009
  Insurance Department begins review of Missouri's bail bond laws
• September 24, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance to returning military members: make sure you are still covered
• September 18, 2009
  September is life insurance awareness month: do you have the right coverage?
• September 16, 2009
  State Board of Accountancy celebrates 100 years of consumer protection
• September 11, 2009
  Missouri Insurance Department to examine health insurers' reimbursements to doctors, hospitals
• September 8, 2009
  Missouri medical malpractice insurers show profits for fifth consecutive year
• September 8, 2009
  Department of Insurance bulletin explains implementation new of
• September 3, 2009
  Sellers of preneed funerals must be licensed under new state law
• September 2, 2009
  Department of Insurance releases the 2008 Mortgage Guaranty Report
• August 31, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance reminds parents to review their insurance policies before sending kids to college
• August 31, 2009
  Department of Insurance bulletin explains implementation of new copay law for chiropractic care
• August 28, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance sues Arkansas insurer for defrauding cancer victims
• August 25, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance fines United Healthcare; insurer to review 50,000 claims for chiropractic treatment
• August 13, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance continues million dollar program to provide free Medicare counseling for seniors
• July 24, 2009
  Director Huff addresses agents; discusses earthquake, federal insurance regulation, licensing technology
• July 21, 2009
  New state insurance law encourages companies to bring captive operations back to Missouri
• July 13, 2009
  Consumers get better insurance protection, products under bill signed by Gov. Nixon
• July 2, 2009
  Insurance agents targeted in ID theft scam
• July 2, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance returns nearly $6 million to consumers in first half of 2009
• June 15, 2009
  Consumers urged to research their insurance company
• June 12, 2009
  Missouri Department of Insurance bars auto insurer from writing new business in the state
• June 10, 2009
  Department of Insurance emphasizes consumer protection in appointment of two new division leaders
• June 9, 2009
  Stimulus money reduces cost of COBRA for Missourians who lose jobs
• May 29, 2009
  State Insurance Department: college graduates need health coverage
• May 22, 2009
  Insurance industry remains healthy; state regulation is the reason (op-ed column)
• May 22, 2009
  Mo. insurance director urges Congressional delegation to recognize states' strengths in industry regulation
• May 21, 2009
  Department of Insurance warns about contractors going door to door in Jefferson City
• May 14, 2009
  Department of Insurance urges consumers with storm damage to act quickly, watch for scams
• April 28, 2009
  Missouri military members may still be owed money from 2006 life insurance settlement
• April 24, 2009
  State Insurance Department warns of misleading
• April 22, 2009
  Grant money used to reach more than 80,000 Missouri seniors on Medicare in the past year
• April 1, 2009
  Missouri DIFP implements online licensing with State-Based Systems
• March 13, 2009
  Department prepares for Flood Safety Awareness Week
• March 3, 2009
  AIG Frequently Asked Questions
• February 20, 2009
  Missouri Senate confirms John M. Huff as DIFP Director
• February 9, 2009
  DIFP to provide assistance in aftermath of recent ice storm