Insurance News

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. […]
July 20, 2020

Magna Earthquake Individual Assistance from FEMA available for residents of Davis and Salt Lake Counties

Utah homeowners and renters in Salt Lake and Davis counties who had uninsured losses from the March 18 earthquake may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from FEMA. […]
June 16, 2020

Remote Testing Now Available for Utah Licensees

Prometric is now offering a remote testing and proctoring tool for insurance licensees in Utah. […]
May 27, 2020

Order 2020-3: Amended Order Eliminating Application Process for Issuing a Temporary Resident Individual Producer License

Effective June 15, 2020, the Insurance Department will not accept an application for a temporary resident individual producer license. […]
May 6, 2020

Don’t Stimulate Fraud

Economic stimulus payments arriving now from the federal government are an enticing target for scammers. They have many too-good-to-be-true methods for taking your money. […]
May 4, 2020

Senior Alert: COVID-19 Scams Spreading

Seniors have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, and scammers are preying on those fears. […]
May 4, 2020

COVID-19 and Medical ID Cyber Fraud

Hackers want your medical ID, Social Security number, and other sensitive personal information so they can bill your insurance for fake treatments and procedures. Don’t let them get it. […]
April 28, 2020

Health Care’s Limited Coverage Areas

With COVID-19 on the minds of all Utahns, many people are looking at their coverage options. Consumer protection laws govern many types of health coverage, like plans purchased through an employer or through the Health Insurance Marketplace, but other types of plans aren’t required to protect consumers in the same way. […]
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. […]

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