IVASS Orders Block of 5 Abusive Insurance Websites
The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has ordered the blocking of five abusive websites that were illegally offering insurance services. This action brings the total number of blocked abusive sites to 357 since November 2023. IVASS advises consumers to be wary of suspicious payment methods and to verify intermediaries against official lists.
IVASS Report: 2024 Insurance Disputes R.C. Auto Natanti
IVASS has published its 2024 statistical bulletin on insurance disputes concerning R.C. Auto and Natanti (watercraft). The report indicates a decrease in pending cases and provides insights into case resolution rates, average reserves, and management efficiency by regulated insurers.
NAIC President White Discusses AI, Market Data at Spring Meeting
NAIC President Scott A. White discussed the organization's strategic priorities, including the regulation of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector and efforts to address homeowners market challenges. The remarks were delivered at the NAIC's 2026 Spring National Meeting.
NAIC Reaccredits New Jersey and Tennessee Insurance Departments
The NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee has reaccredited the insurance regulatory departments of New Jersey and Tennessee. This reaccreditation confirms that these departments continue to meet NAIC standards for financial solvency oversight and effective regulation of multistate insurers.
OID Consumer Alert: Medicare Catheter Supply Scam
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is warning Medicare beneficiaries about a scam involving fraudulent billing for urinary catheters. Since January 1, 2026, 12 Oklahomans have reported charges for over 15,000 catheters totaling more than $135,000, with Medicare paying $88,793. The OID advises beneficiaries to carefully review their Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits, and to create a Medicare.gov account for earlier claims visibility.
Minnesota Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing Instructions
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued instructions for insurers regarding rate filing obligations for homeowners insurance, as mandated by Minn. Stat. § 65A.298. The bulletin provides guidance on offering premium discounts for FORTIFIED designations and outlines the department's review process, including a threshold chart for actuarially justified discounts.