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Commissioner Downing Offers Tips to Avoid Consumer Fraud

csimt March 3, 2021 2021, Fraud, Insurance

In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing reminds Montanans to remain diligent regarding bad actors and con artists. Montanan’s, particularly senior citizens, are …

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National Consumer Protection Week Begins

csimt March 1, 2021 2021, Fraud, Insurance, Press Release

National Consumer Protection Week Begins Downing Administration Offers Fraud Avoidance Tips to Montanans Helena, Mont.-For National Consumer Protection Week, the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) Troy Downing is highlighting …

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Downing Reminds Montanans to be Prepared for Flooding

csimt February 17, 2021 2021, Insurance, Press Release

Last week we saw significant snowfall across the State. This is excellent news for our farmers–they could use the moisture, but, for many of us, this poses a flood risk …

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House Bill 64 Is Bad News for Bad Actors

csimt February 16, 2021 2021, Fraud, Op-ed, Securities

If you knew your employer was defrauding their customers, would you come forward? Would you risk termination or being blackballed? House Bill 64 will solve this issue by protecting consumers …

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Man charged with insurance fraud did business in Kalispell

csimt February 11, 2021 2021, Fraud, In The News

Daily Inter Lake | February 11, 2021 12:00 AM The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of …

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Helena Man Charged With Nine Felony Counts for Criminal Insurance Fraud and Theft of Premium

csimt February 10, 2021 2021, Fraud, Press Release

The Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of …

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Downing Approves Reduction in Workers Compensation Costs

csimt February 8, 2021 2021, Insurance, Press Release

Downing Approves Reduction in Workers Compensation Costs Helena, Mont.-Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, has approved a decrease in workers compensation loss costs.  The overall average …

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Judge: Defense attorney to pay costs of mistrial

csimt February 8, 2021 2021, Fraud, In The News, Insurance, Securities, Uncategorized

Seaborn Larson A defense attorney from Missoula is on the hook for all the costs of a nine-day trial in Libby after the state district court judge ruled the attorney …

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Protecting Montana Homeowners

csimt February 1, 2021 2021, Insurance, Op-ed

Protecting Montana Homeowners You arrive home from work and realize your house has flooded from a burst pipe. Fortunately, you have insurance. Your insurance company pays the claim but follows …

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Statement from Commissioner Downing Regarding the GameStop Controversy

csimt January 29, 2021 Uncategorized

Helena, Mont.- The Commissioner’s office has received multiple calls regarding the GameStop controversy. Commissioner Downing and his team are monitoring the situation closely. Downing says, “We are confident this matter will …

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  • Commissioner Downing Offers Tips to Avoid Consumer Fraud March 3, 2021
  • National Consumer Protection Week Begins March 1, 2021
  • Downing Reminds Montanans to be Prepared for Flooding February 17, 2021
  • House Bill 64 Is Bad News for Bad Actors February 16, 2021
  • Man charged with insurance fraud did business in Kalispell February 11, 2021

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