April 22, 2020
Order 2020-1: Order Establishing Standards for Obtaining and a Process for Issuing a Temporary Resident Individual Producer License
The Utah Insurance Commissioner finds as follows:
1. Due to social distancing restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah Insurance Department’s license testing vendor, Prometric, has temporarily closed its facilities in Utah. […]
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. […]
March 19, 2020
Utah Insurance Commissioner Strongly Urges Insurers to Expand Coverage for COVID-19, Including Telehealth Services
Insurance Commissioner Todd E. Kiser is urging all Utah health insurers to expand coverage for COVID-19 including telehealth services. […]
March 19, 2020
Notice of Company Applying to Become a Utah Certified Reinsurer
Watford Re LTD, 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 April 30, 2020. […]
March 10, 2020
What to Know About Coronavirus & Your Insurance
If you or someone you know is diagnosed with COVID-19, your insurance company will be able to help. Here are the actions Utah’s health insurers are taking to assist people affected by the coronavirus. […]
January 30, 2020
UID Releases 2019 Health Insurance Market Report
For most people, health insurance is the financing mechanism to manage personal health care costs. Health insurance protects against the risk of financial loss that can occur from unexpected accidents and illnesses. It also provides a way for chronic health problems to be treated and managed in ways that many people could not otherwise afford. Because health insurance is so important to the citizens of Utah, it is in the interest of the State to monitor and maintain a stable health insurance industry. […]
January 7, 2020
Notice of Company Applying to Become a Utah Certified Reinsurer
New Reinsurance Company LTD (CR-1460100), a Switzerland 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 February 7, 2020.
December 10, 2019
New Testing Vendor for Utah
Insurance license exams will be administered by Prometric beginning January 1, 2020. Effective December 16, 2019, license candidates may contact Prometric at http://www.prometric.com/utah/insurance or 888-226-8740 to register, pay, and schedule their exams.
August 30, 2019
Insurance Help & Tips for Utahns Affected by the Gun Range Fire
Bountiful and Centerville residents affected by the Gun Range Fire should begin by contacting their insurer or insurance agent to verify their coverage for fire, smoke, and water damage. Your insurance card will have a phone number for filing claims printed on it. You can also contact the Utah Insurance Department for help finding the right contact.
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