January 17, 2025
Don’t Get Soaked by Water Mitigation Fraud
Know what it is going to cost before you sign. Don’t rely on your plumber or anyone else who refers a water mitigation company. Don’t accept referrals for services blindly. Be aware of equipment used.
January 17, 2025
Help Put an End to Insurance Fraud
Help Put an End to Insurance Fraud. Commit to reporting insurance fraud to authorities.
December 3, 2024
Opticare of Utah in Liquidation News
On December 12, 2024, Utah’s Third District Court issued an order placing Opticare of Utah into liquidation. The liquidation order appoints the Utah Insurance Commissioner as the company’s liquidator, and authorizes the Commissioner to: Affected parties with questions can contact Opticare of Utah in Liquidation at 801-595-8222. Information about the liquidation, including a copy of the order, is available at
November 20, 2024
Insurance Fraud Videos from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud is an organization that brings together consumers, insurers, government agencies, legislators, prosecutors, and other partners to fight insurance fraud in America.
November 18, 2024
What is Insurance Fraud?
Insurance fraud is a crime!$308.6 billion is lost to insurance fraud each year! It’s a crime we all pay for!Insurance fraud costs consumers approximately $900 a year in additional premiums! Report insurance fraud!If you believe someone’s committing insurance fraud REPORT IT! What is Insurance Fraud?

November 18, 2024
Governor Declares Nov. 17-23 as “Insurance Fraud Awareness Week In Utah”
Whereas, insurance fraud poses a threat to the financial well-being of the hard-working citizens of the state of Utah; Whereas, fraudulent activities affect approximately 30% of Utah policyholders’ insurance premiums and are estimated to cost American businesses and consumers $308.6 billion annually; Whereas, insurance fraud manifests in various forms including arson, fictitious thefts, staged accidents, fictitious injuries, premium fraud, organized
March 20, 2024
Consumer Alert: Beware of Fake Shipping Insurance
The Utah Insurance Department warns consumers of unlicensed companies and individuals that offer coverage for packages that are damaged in shipping or stolen from porches. Some companies will use technicalities and fine print to avoid paying consumers. Others may not have the necessary cash on hand to pay claims. […]
December 14, 2022
Bankers Life & Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company News
The North Carolina court has decided to place life insurers Bankers Life Insurance Company and Colorado Bankers Life Insurance Company (Global Bankers) into liquidation. […]
September 27, 2022
Notice of Company Applying to Become a Utah Certified Reinsurer
XL Re Europe SE an Ireland insurance company has applied to become a Certified Reinsurer in the State of Utah. […]
May 18, 2022
Roofing Scams? “Hail” yes!
Consider these tips to make sure you don’t get blown away by fraud. […]
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