Louisiana DOI Statement on Guilty Verdict in Staged Accident Trial
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple issued a statement following the guilty verdict of attorneys Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles in a multi-million dollar staged accident ring trial. The statement highlights the systemic nature of insurance fraud and the commitment to combating such criminal activity.
CMS Letter on Consultants and Medicare Advantage Plans
The Nebraska Department of Insurance has received a letter from CMS responding to an inquiry regarding consultants and the sale of Medicare Advantage plans. This communication clarifies guidance and expectations for entities involved in the sale of these plans.
Haskell County Insurance Producer Fined, License Revoked
The Oklahoma Insurance Department has fined and revoked the license of Leslie Clark, an insurance producer from Haskell County, for misappropriating $7,269.38 in consumer premium payments. The action follows an investigation by the OID's Anti-Fraud Unit and a failure to appear at a show-cause hearing.
ME Health Plan Filing Deadlines for 2027 Coverage
The Maine Bureau of Insurance has issued Bulletin 493, establishing a June 5, 2026 filing deadline for all non-grandfathered individual and small group health plans with 2027 effective dates. This bulletin outlines specific requirements for rate, form, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) submissions, including CMS transfer deadlines and plan naming conventions.
IRSG Advice on 7 IRRD Related Consultations
EIOPA's Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group (IRSG) has published advice related to seven consultations concerning the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD). The advice provides recommendations on the proposed measures, offering insights from industry stakeholders.