Insurance News

October 29, 2021

Insurance Department Distributes $25 Million to Arches Claimants

Insurance Commissioner Jon Pike, acting as liquidator of Arches Mutual Insurance Co., by and through his special deputy liquidator Stillman Consulting Services LLC, is pleased to announce that checks are being sent to Arches’ medical providers for 100% of their approved claim amounts. […]
September 23, 2021

Healthcare Sharing Ministries: 4 Points to Consider

Healthcare sharing ministries (HCSM) offer a healthcare option, mostly for affordability. Some are good, while others exploit loopholes to commit fraud. Know before you buy. […]
June 17, 2021

Insurance Scammers & Cybercrime: On the Rise

Awareness is your best defense against insurance scammers and hackers who want to steal your information. Most cybercrimes involve identity theft. Criminals steal personal information to hack accounts and access funds. Identity theft can lead to insurance fraud. Here are come common scams. […]
June 16, 2021

Telemedicine: Safe Steps for Patients

Covid-19 is spurring telemedicine growth. Plan ahead, stay alert, and be aware of costly scams. […]
April 13, 2021

Notice of Company Applying to Become a Utah Certified Reinsurer

Chubb European Group SE, an insurance company from France, has applied to become a Certified Reinsurer in the State of Utah. […]
February 8, 2021

2021 Special Enrollment Period in Response to the COVID-19 Emergency

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families to shop for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency[…]
December 18, 2020

Notice of University of Utah Health Insurance Plans’ Proposed Acquisition of Control of Steward Health Choice Utah, Inc.

Please take notice that the Interim Commissioner of the Utah Insurance Department has received an application from the University of Utah Health Insurance Plans (“UHIP”) to acquire control of Steward Health Choice Utah, Inc. (“Health Choice Utah”), a health maintenance organization domiciled in the State of Utah. […]
November 20, 2020

Fraud Awareness: 5 Ways to Stay Safe

Stay alert to insurance scams year-round. Get the most out of your insurance policies. Be safe, know the warning signs — and report scams. […]
November 12, 2020

Notice of Company Applying to Become a Utah Certified Reinsurer

November 12, 2020 — Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. (AA-3194130) a Bermuda insurance company, has applied to become a Certified Reinsurer in the State of Utah. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jay Sueoka with the Utah Insurance Department at 801-538-3814 or by email at jsueoka@utah.gov no later than December 29, 2020.
September 16, 2020

As Millennials Approach 40, Life Insurance Should Be On The Agenda — But Many Aren’t Prepared

Today’s millennials (24–39 years old) are getting older, and along with an impending milestone birthday as the first in the generation turns 40, they’re also more likely to be the owners and beneficiaries of life insurance policies. […]