Wisconsin OCI Publishes Monthly Administrative Actions Against Insurance Entities

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) has published its administrative actions for March 2025. These actions include license revocations, suspensions, denials, and forfeitures against insurance agents and companies for violations of state insurance laws and regulations. The OCI aims to protect Wisconsin consumers through transparency in these enforcement actions.

Minnesota Commerce Enforcement Actions and Fraud Investigations

The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Enforcement Division is highlighting its actions against insurance fraud and employee misclassification. The division provides resources for consumers to file complaints and learn about common fraud types, emphasizing its role in ensuring a fair marketplace for licensed professionals and businesses.

Minnesota Joins Multistate Enforcement Action Against Wise US

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has joined a multistate enforcement action against Wise US, an unlicensed company selling deceptive health coverage. This action follows a settlement with Strategic Limited Partners, LP, another unlicensed entity.

Minnesota DOI: Consent to Share Complaint Data

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is requesting consent from individuals to share their complaint data with the party they complained about. This consent is required for the department to forward the complaint, and is not mandatory for the complainant.

Defense Trade Advisory Group; Notice of Membership

The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for membership in the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). The DTAG provides advice on U.S. laws, policies, and regulations for exports and transfers of defense articles and services. Applications are sought from subject matter experts in the defense industry.

State Department Proposed Information Collection for Risk Analysis and Management

The Department of State has published a 60-day notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for its Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) program. This collection, OMB Control Number 1405-0204, is an extension or revision of a currently approved collection and is voluntary for respondents.

Federal Reserve Notice of Proposals for Nonbanking Activities

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding proposals from companies seeking to engage in or acquire companies involved in permissible nonbanking activities under the Bank Holding Company Act. These notices are subject to public comment and review.

Federal Reserve: Bank Holding Company Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers

The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding applications for bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers. The notice details applications filed under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y, with a public comment deadline of April 20, 2026.

Wyoming Insurance Warns of Unauthorized Sales by Kevin Kolenda

The Wyoming Department of Insurance issued a warning regarding Kevin Kolenda, owner of Hole in Won, for allegedly selling unauthorized insurance. A federal grand jury indicted Kolenda on six counts of wire fraud for defrauding organizations and individuals out of nearly $1 million.

Wyoming Dept. of Insurance Earns NAIC Accreditation

The Wyoming Department of Insurance has successfully re-earned its accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). This accreditation signifies the state's adherence to national standards for monitoring the financial solvency of domestic insurance companies, a status Wyoming has maintained since 1993.