“Montana is experiencing an increased trend in insurance fraud that is costing all of us by contributing to rising auto insurance rates. It’s called “insurance after the fact.” This is …
Homeowners advised to check insurance polices during early fire season
Homeowners advised to check insurance during early fire season | KECI (nbcmontana.com) BUTTE, Mont. — As evacuations remain in place, 55 homeowners in Wise River are wondering if they have anything …
PSA July 4th Wildfire Risks
“Independence Day Weekend is ahead of us, which means many Montanans will be utilizing our expansive public lands to camp, hike, fish, and recreate. This is Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing. …
States Step Up Push to Regulate Pharmacy Drug Brokers
States Step Up Push to Regulate Pharmacy Drug Brokers | Kaiser Health News (khn.org) Under pressure to rein in skyrocketing prescription drug costs, states are targeting companies that serve as …
Elder Abuse and Wildfire Insurance in Montana
On Tuesday, State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing spoke to KGVO about elder exploitation in Montana. State officials noted that in 2020 a record 4,500 Montanans were victims of …
PSA Wildfires
“Montana is expecting an above-normal fire season. High temperatures, drought, and heavy fuel loads in our forests are critical factors in the unseasonably large number of fires we’ve experienced over …
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 …
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 …