Insurance News

March 19, 2019

Purchase Flood Insurance Before Flood Season Starts

A number of powerful snowfalls in early 2019 brought plenty of snow to Utah’s mountain ranges. The state’s snowpack totals are averaging more than 130 percent of normal, and as spring temperatures increase, the potential for flooding increases with it. […]
January 17, 2019

Insurance Checklist for the New Year

The start of a new year is a great time to reevaluate your insurance coverage needs. Changing circumstances may require updated policies. Did you have a baby? Get married? Purchase a new home or car? If so, you’ll want to check whether you have the right protection. […]
October 12, 2018

Safe Scooting

Electric scooter sharing is a new phenomenon that has led to a new entrant in major city traffic lanes. There are hundreds of scooters in some cities, and that has created new insurance implications for riders, cities and insurance companies. […]
September 18, 2018

When Evacuating, Take A Minute For Insurance

Utah’s 2018 wildfire season has been particularly severe. As fires continue into fall, the Utah Insurance Department reminds homeowners that preparation is key when it comes to disasters. […]
August 30, 2018

Develop Safe Habits to Avoid Distraction While Driving

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities increased by 6 percent from 2015 to 2016. Distracted driving, speeding, alcohol impairment, and unrestrained passengers were the main culprits. […]
August 28, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing of CVS Health Corporation’s Proposed Acquisition of Control of Aetna Health of Utah Inc.

Please take notice that the Utah Insurance Commissioner has received an application from CVS Health Corporation (“CVS Health”), a Delaware corporation, to acquire control of Aetna Health of Utah Inc. (“Aetna Health Utah”), a health maintenance organization domiciled in the State of Utah. Aetna Health Utah is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of, and controlled by, Aetna Inc. (“Aetna”). […]
August 27, 2018

A Different Kind of Care Package

It’s the end of summer and kids are back at school. For older students, that can mean college in another city or state. A parent’s insurance policy may cover a child even while the child is living outside the home, but not always. […]
August 2, 2018

Public Meeting Regarding Insurance Testing — August 23, 2018 at 3pm

PSI and representatives from the Utah Insurance Department will hold a webinar to discuss the testing program for insurance licenses. The objective of the webinar is to discuss the recently completed Exam Review Committee findings, review any exam content outline changes, view current exam pass rate statistics, and obtain feedback from any interested parties. […]
July 3, 2018

Insurance Tips for Wildfire Season

Wildfire season has arrived in Utah. Summer’s higher temperatures and lower precipitation make it easier for fires to start and harder to put out. This can increase the number of damaged structures and homes in areas affected by wildfires. […]
January 18, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing of American Enterprise Mutual Holding Company and American Republic Insurance Company’s Proposed Acquisition of Control of Great Western Insurance Company

Please take notice that the Utah Insurance Commissioner has received an application from American Enterprise Mutual Holding Company, an Iowa domiciled mutual insurance holding company (“AEMHC”), and American Republic Insurance Company, an Iowa corporation (“American Republic” and, together with AEMHC, the “Applicants”), to acquire control of Great Western Insurance Company, a Utah domestic insurance company (“GWIC”). The acquisition of control

Outside Media Links

The links in this table go to selected news stories featuring the Insurance Department.
Story TitleCategorySourceYear
Utah homeowners insurance up 59%, lawmakers concerned about cost and impact of wildfiresHome, WildfireKUTV 22026
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
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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