The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, has announced agency rulemaking to strengthen consumer rights in the bail bond industry. The new rules come after an …
Is Your Insurance Company Doing What They’re Supposed To?
Have you ever been the victim of an automobile accident and had the other driver’s insurance company partially blame you for the accident and require you to pay part of …
“Obamacare” health-insurance policies now offering expanded subsidies
Thousands of Montanans who buy individual health insurance on the “Obamacare” marketplace – and some who don’t, but can now – are likely eligible for lower pricing of their coverage, …
Bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers backed by auditor
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state insurance regulator says paves the way, Montana is proposing to regulate pharmacy benefit managers in an attempt to lower prescription drug prices. …
Commissioner Downing Targets Skyrocketing Drug Prices
As the regulatory agency for the insurance industry in Montana, we are tasked to review health insurance rates offered by commercial plans, like Blue Cross or Pacific Source. One clear …
Commissioner Downing Announces Healthcare Premium Reductions
Montanans who purchase their health insurance through healthcare.gov may be eligible for premium savings. Montana Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing advises anyone enrolled in these health plans to review their policies …
Commissioner Downing Offers Tips to Avoid Consumer Fraud
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 …
National Consumer Protection Week Begins
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 …
Downing Reminds Montanans to be Prepared for Flooding
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 …
Downing Approves Reduction in Workers Compensation Costs
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 …