Insurance News

May 6, 2020

Don’t Stimulate Fraud

Economic stimulus payments arriving now from the federal government are an enticing target for scammers. They have many too-good-to-be-true methods for taking your money. […]
May 4, 2020

Senior Alert: COVID-19 Scams Spreading

Seniors have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, and scammers are preying on those fears. […]
May 4, 2020

COVID-19 and Medical ID Cyber Fraud

Hackers want your medical ID, Social Security number, and other sensitive personal information so they can bill your insurance for fake treatments and procedures. Don’t let them get it. […]
April 21, 2020

COVID-19 and Workers Comp Fraud

As employers and employees are getting used to new work arrangements, it’s important to consider how they relate to workers compensation insurance. […]
April 14, 2020

Beware of COVID-19 Car Insurance Scams

The Utah Insurance Department’s Fraud Division is cautioning Utah drivers about potential car insurance fraud that may take place during the current health crisis. […]

Outside Media Links

The links in this table go to selected news stories featuring the Insurance Department.
Story TitleCategorySourceYear
Utah residents urged to review insurance coverage as wildfire season intensifiesHome, WildfireKUTV 22026
Find out the consequences of not adding your teen driver to your auto insurance policyAutoKSL 52025
Southern Utah homeowners experiencing insurance rate increases amid wildfiresHome, WildfireABC 42025
This Utah county is among the riskiest in the U.S. for wildfires — and now insurance rates are spikingHome, WildfireSalt Lake Tribune2025
Watch where you buy car insurance: Regulators warn Utahns are getting ripped off with fake policiesAutoKSL 52025
Bill could help high Utah house insurance costs by redefining wildfire zonesHome, WildfireKUTV 22025
Insurers dropped high-risk clients even before the latest California wildfires. How will it impact Utah homeowners?
Home, WildfireDeseret News2025
Utah wildfire resource guide: How to plan and protect your home before a wildfireHome, WildfireSalt Lake Tribune2024
Salt Lake City suburbs may not know they’re a fire risk until they lose their homeowners insuranceHome, WildfireSalt Lake Tribune2024
Utah homeowners face double-digit increase in homeowner's insurance ratesHome, WildfireKUTV 22024
What you should know about extended car warranties and how to fight denialsAutoKSL 52024
Tips for Utahns to save money on rising car insurance premiumsAutoKUTV 22024
Open enrollment season is hereHealthKPCW2023
Insurance companies eyeing climate change when considering risks, costsProperty & CasualtyKSL Newsradio2023

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