Division of Insurance DORA State of Colorado Division of Insurance


2010 News Releases

Consumer Advisory: Health Insurance Rates Continue to Rise  
Release date: December 20, 2010

Lexington National Insurance Corporation Fined $332,000 by Colorado Division of Insurance for Market Conduct Violations
Release date: December 16, 2010

Morrison Steps Down as Insurance Commissioner
Release date: November 29, 2010

Pioneer General Fined $533,000 by Colorado Division of Insurance
Release date: November 4, 2010

Federal Health Reform Accounts for less than 5% of Health Rate Increase in Colorado

Release date: November 4, 2010
Supplemental Information:
Factors Affecting Health Insurance Premiums in 2010
November 4, 2010

Division of Insurance Releases“Complaints Against Insurers” Report for 2009-2010
Release date: October 28, 2010

Commissioner Marcy Morrison Awarded “Excellence in Consumer Advocacy"
Release date: October 18, 2010

Division of Insurance Orders Increase in Workers Compensation Loss Costs
Release date: October 14, 2010

Division of Insurance Publishes “Frequently Asked Questions on Health Rate Review”
Release date: October 8, 2010

Division of Insurance Ready to Assist on Child-Only Policies in Colorado
Release date: October 6, 2010

Public Adjusters – Tips for Locating, Evaluating and Contracting
with a Licensed Public Adjuster following a Significant Loss or Damage to Property

Release date: September 24, 2010

Emergency Regulation Establishes Open Enrollment Periods for “Child Only” Health Policies
Release date: September 23, 2010

Statement by Colorado Commissioner of Insurance Marcy Morrison Regarding the Availability of Child-Only Policies in the Individual Insurance Market
Release date: September 20, 2010

World Insurance Company Pays $153,000 Fine for Violations of Insurance Law for Individual Sickness and Accident Plans
Release date: September 20, 2010

Anthem Consumers to Receive Share of $20 Million Premium Credit
Release date: September 16, 2010
Stipulation for Entry of Final Agency Order: September 15, 2010

International Fidelity Fined $442,000 for Bail Bond Violations;
Other Bail Bond Insurers Put on Notice

Release date: September 7, 2010

Ameriprise Insurance Fined $71,100 for Steering Violations
Release date: August 30, 2010

Division of Insurance Assesses Pinnacol $80,000 Civil Penalty; 
Pinnacol to Credit $15 Million to Certain Policyholders in 2011

Release date: August 24, 2010

Public Hearing Cancelled on Pinnacol Assurance
Release date: August 23, 2010

GOV. RITTER APPLAUDS $1 MILLION GRANT TO ENHANCE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE REVIEW PROCESS AND INCREASE CONSUMER EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS

Release date: August 16, 2010

Public Hearing of Pinnacol Assurance on Aug. 25 Changed to Old Supreme Court Chambers, State Capitol Building, Room 220
Release date: August 16, 2010

Division of Insurance Will Hold Public Hearing of Pinnacol Assurance on August 25
Release date: Aug. 11, 2010
Supplemental Information: Notice Of Hearing Pinnacol Assurance Company

Esurance Fined $147,000 for Market Conduct Violations
Release date: Aug. 11. 2010

COPIC Insurance Fined for Market Conduct Violations by Division of Insurance
Release date: Aug. 4, 2010

Division of Insurance Issues Order to American Underwriters for Improper Rates;
Overcharged Colorado Consumers to Receive $875,500 in Premium Refunds

Release date: Aug. 2, 2010
Updated: Aug. 12, 2010

Anthem Market Conduct Examination Extended to Allow Additional Analysis
Release date: July 22, 2010

Claim Deadline Looms in August for Consumers Scammed by Unlicensed Insurer ATA
Release date: July 21, 2010

Scammers Out to Take Advantage of Health Care Reform
Release date: June 30, 2010

2009 Colorado Health Insurance Cost Report Released
Release date: May 17, 2010
Report Link Here

2009 Report: Marketplace Activity for Small Group Health Plans Released
Release date: May 7, 2010
Report Link Here

New Rules For Title Insurance Take Effect May 1, 2010
Release date: April 28, 2010

Plain Language and Standards for Health Policies Become Law in Colorado
Release date: April 27, 2010

CIGNA HealthCare - Centennial State, Inc. Fined $32,000 for Market Conduct Violations Affecting Consumers
Release date: March 23, 2010

Aetna Health Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company Fined $624,000
 for Market Conduct Violations Affecting Consumers

Release date: March 19, 2010

Colorado SHIP Program Can Assist Fox Insurance Company Prescription Drug Plan Members to Choose New Insurance
Release date: March 12, 2010

Plain Language Bill A Boon for Consumers  
Release date: March 1, 2010

Anthem Company Targeted for Market Conduct Exam by DORA's Division of Insurance
Release date: February 24, 2010

 ‘BOOMERANGERS’ AND PARENTS FACE NEW INSURANCE REALITY
Release date: January 17, 2010

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