The state delivered a double whammy on elder abuse Tuesday, with an observance held at a Helena bank outlining the state’s actions on dealing with the problem and a group …
Commissioner Downing Reconvenes Senior Financial Exploitation Task Force
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Commissioner Troy Downing reconvened the Senior Financial Exploitation Task Force to discuss the creation of three new Elder Justice Councils to cover the entire …
Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing Appears on TalkBack
State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing appeared on the KGVO Talk Back Show on Monday to answer questions from listeners. One comment was from an insurance agent who asked …
COMMISSIONER DOWNING RECOGNIZES JUNE 15 AS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) reminds financial professionals and the general public throughout Montana …
PSA Replacement Costs
“This is Commissioner Troy Downing. Lumber prices are at all-time highs. Consumer prices surged 5% last month, the fastest in over a decade. Everything is getting more expensive, but few …
Insurance Commissioner Warns of High Pressure Phone Sales
Montana’s State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing continues to reach out to Montana consumers with tips to keep from becoming victims of scams, especially that deal with insurance. Downing …
PSA Poor Quality Health Plans
“Unlicensed and untrained agents using high-pressure sales techniques and intentionally misleading information are selling poor-quality health plans to Montanans. This is Commissioner of Insurance Troy Downing. Purchasing a health plan …
NASAA Approves Model Act for Restitution Assistance Funds
A new model act from the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) would act as a guide for states to pass their own legislation or regulation creating “restitution assistance funds” for …
NASAA Members Approve Model Act to Create Restitution Assistance Funds for Victims of Securities Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2021) – The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced that its membership has voted to approve a model act for use by jurisdictions that …
PSA Senior Financial Exploitation
75% of the securities fraud cases our agency investigates involve a person who is 65 years or older. This is Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing. It’s estimated Montana …