Recent News Releases
Consider Buying Flood Insurance
Severe summer storms have occurred across the state, and with that comes a reminder that anywhere it rains, it can flood. The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) is urging home and business owners to evaluate their flood risk and consider purchasing a flood insurance policy.
What to Do After Disaster Strikes Your Home
Idaho is experiencing spring flooding throughout the state and will soon approach wildfire season. If you lose your home or suffer damage, the Idaho Department of Insurance wants consumers to understand what to expect and how to deal with your insurance claim to make the process easier.
Richfield insurance agent convicted of insurance fraud; receives 10-year sentence
Charlotte Sheppard of Richfield, Idaho was convicted of two felony counts of insurance fraud, for stealing clients’ insurance premium to pay her personal and business bills and obligations. Sheppard was sentenced to the Idaho Department of Corrections for 10 years, with five years fixed and five years indeterminate.
DOI Announces Options for Medicare Eligible Idahoans Losing Medicaid
The Public Health Emergency permitted Idaho consumers who would have qualified for Medicare to remain enrolled in Medicaid. Consequently, some eligible consumers may have missed the guaranteed issue period for obtaining a Medicare Supplement plan in Idaho.
DOI Director Receives NCOIL Regulatory Leadership Award
Idaho Department of Insurance Director Dean L. Cameron received the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ 2022 Regulatory Leadership Award during the 2023 NCOIL Spring Meeting. This is only the second time this recognition has been awarded.
Meridian agent convicted of forging life insurance policies
Kyle Blaine Swallow of Meridian pled guilty and has been convicted of one count of insurance fraud, a felony, for completing and submitting forged life insurance applications to gain a commission while he was an insurance producer.
Serial Arsonist Pleads Guilty
Ryan N. Greene of Priest River, Idaho pled guilty to six counts of third-degree felony arson on February 16, 2023. Greene was sentenced to concurrent five years of prison for each charge and five years indeterminate.
DOI Director Shares Health Insurance Tips for Consumers
On Friday, October 14, 2022, Idaho Department of Insurance Director and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President Dean L. Cameron talked to nearly 30 TV and radio stations as he shared important information for consumers nationwide on the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, surprise billing protections, questions to ask before switching or signing up for a health plan, how to navigate increased plan marketing, and more.
Idaho’s individual health insurance choices increase, rates decrease for 2023
Final 2022 premium rates for individual and small group health insurance plans were published by the Idaho Department of Insurance on the Department website at doi.idaho.gov/idaho-rate-review.