Recent News Releases
Idaho Department of Insurance Earns NAIC Accreditation for Regulatory Excellence
The Idaho Department of Insurance has once again earned accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), reaffirming its commitment to protecting Idaho consumers through strong financial oversight and regulatory excellence.
Post Falls Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
On July 9, 2025, a Post Falls jury found Michelle Stone guilty of two felony counts of insurance fraud. The Idaho Department of Insurance Fraud Unit investigated the fraud.
Josh Masterson Promoted to Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is proud to announce the promotion of Josh Masterson to the position of Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal.
Idaho’s workers’ compensation rates to drop again in 2026
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has reviewed and accepted a National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filing that will reduce workers’ compensation rates by 2.5%, effective January 1, 2026. This marks the ninth straight year of reductions for Idaho employers and continues a long-term trend of lower rates.
Health insurance rates for 2026 are now available to the public
Final 2026 premium rates for individual and small group health insurance plans have been released by the Idaho Department of Insurance.
Idaho Department of Insurance Urges Medicare Beneficiaries to Review Plans During Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, 2025, and the Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) is advising Medicare beneficiaries to carefully review their options this year.
DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2026
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold starting January 2026.
Post Falls man pleads guilty to felony workers compensation fraud
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Mark Chafin, of Post Falls, Idaho, has pleaded guilty to one count of felony insurance fraud in connection with a workers compensation claim. The plea follows an investigation led by the DOI’s Fraud Investigation Unit.
Nampa bail agent sentenced for committing insurance fraud
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Jill Marie Buratto of Nampa, Idaho pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, a felony, for falsely reporting and accounting for fiduciary and/or trust funds and diverting those funds to her own use.