Important Links and News

• Governor Quinn Appoints Michael McRaith as Director to Newly Created Department of Insurance (07/06/2009)
• Illinois Department of Insurance Disciplinary Report for May 2009 (06/30/2009)
• Illinois Department of Insurance investigation leads to arrest for fraudulent insurance scheme totaling nearly $370,000 (06/29/2009)
• Illinois Department of Insurance unravels $400,000 worker's compensation scheme (06/24/2009)
• Governor Quinn signs bill to make health insurance more affordable for unemployed workers (06/18/2009)
• Illinois Director McRaith testifies before Congress on systemic risk in insurance (06/18/2009)
• Illinois Department of Insurance Urges Consumers to Beware of Health Service Discount Card Scams (06/16/2009)
• Illinois Department of Insurance Discipline Report February - May 2009
• Illinois Department of Insurance re-established as a separate department of State government (06/03/09)
• Division of Insurance reaches $18 million settlement with Merrill Lynch Life Agency, Inc. to cover 47,000 funeral contracts (05/20/09)
• Company Bulletin 2009-05 - Division’s Oversight and Regulation of Indexed Annuities (04/23/09)
• Division of Insurance Guides Consumers on COBRA Subsidies in Stimulus Plan (Updated 06/18/09)
• 2009 Mandatory Policy In Force Filing Annual Statement Supplement Requirement (03/09/09)
• Company Bulletin 2009-02 - Permitted Practices (02/04/09)
• 2009 Illinois Accounting Permitted Practices
  • SAP IP # 2009-02 Allstate Life Ins. Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-03 Continental Casualty Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-04 Allstate Life Ins. Co., Allstate Ins. Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-05 Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-06 Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-07 Bankers Life & Casualty, Conseco Ins Co., Washington Nat'l
  • SAP IP # 2009-08 Union Fidelity Life Ins Co.
  • SAP IP # 2009-09 Western Catholic Union
• HB5285 - Dependent Coverage FAQ for Industry (Dec 2008)
• Autism - Insurance Coverage (Feb 2009)
• HB 5285 - Dependent Child Coverage Consumer Fact Sheet (12/17/08)
• Medicare Supplement Policies for Persons Under Age 65 and Disabled (March 2008)
• CB2008-05 Section 149 of the Illinois Insurance Code (09/19/08)
• CB2008-03 Medicare Supplement Under 65 Disabled – Commissions (06/24/08)
• Flood Information (ie. flood insurance information, flood maps, flood terms, what to do before, during, and after a flood).
• Updated Long Term Care Training Information
• Rate Filings for Persons Under 65 Required by Public Act 95-0436 (05/06/08)
• Copy of the Medicare Supplement Policies Company Bulletin (04/02/08)
• Model Audit Rule Memo from Director (02/28/08)
• Certificates of Insurance Memo to Insurance Companies and Producers (02/11/08)
• Division of Insurance advises consumers concerning "Stranger/Investor Originated Life Insurance" (STOLI) arrangement (Jan 2008)
• Copy of the Ancillary Providers – Reimbursement Company Bulletin (11/13/07)
• Speed to Market for Life Insurance and Annuity Filings Bulletin
• Professional Liability Insurance Resource Center
• Medicare Part D Marketing Complaints
• Division of Insurance - Medical Malpractice Insurer Data
  [215 ILCS 5/1204(C-5), (PA. 94-0677)]
• Workers' Compensation Posters are now available from the Division of Insurance. Located under the Report Workers Compensation Fraud link under Division Features, the Division of Insurance has many informative posters on Worker's Compensation Fraud.
• Flood Insurance Training Requirement Information - For insurance producers with property line of authority selling through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), 2009 Flood Insurance Seminars
• Division of Insurance speed to market life insurance and annuity policy form filings Bulletin effective March 1, 2007
• Notice: Copies of Annual Statements may be obtained immediately from the NAIC
• Report Workers Compensation Fraud
• To see if a drug, vision or health care DISCOUNT PLAN is registered with the Division of Insurance, view the list of registered providers.
• If you are having a problem with an insurance company, agency, or public adjuster you may file a complaint with our Division.
• If you have questions relating to your producer’s license, please contact our licensing unit at: licensing@ins.state.il.us
• If you have an insurance question, please e-mail us at director@ins.state.il.us or by contacting the Division of Insurance.
• Medicare Premium Comparison Guides (2008)
• Reporting of Medical Professional Liability on Division of Insurance Resource Center
• You can file a complaint against a Public Adjuster
• Free Credit Reports Available

Current Issues/News

• Illinois Division of Insurance urges consumers to explore discounts (04/08/09)
• DOI urges consumers to protect against floods, water damage (April 2009)
• Illinois Division of Insurance cites First Farm Credit Services’ Patronage Program as an ‘improper’ rebate (03/26/09)
• 2009 Flood Insurance and FAIR Plan Seminars (March 2009)
• IDFPR Offers 5-Step Plan to Protect Valuable Valentine’s Day and Other Gifts and Heirlooms (02/13/09)
• 2007 Insurance Complaint Report Released (2008)
• Consumer Bulletin - AIG (12/09/08)
• Illinois Division of Insurance Once Again Accredited By National Association of Insurance Commissioners (11/29/08)
• Flood Bulletin Expired (08/18/08)
• Flood Bulletin - Questions and Answers (07/07/08)
• CB2008-04 Exceptions for Consumers in Disaster Areas (06/17/08)
• Copy of the State and Federal Crop Rebating Enforcement Initiative (01/22/08)
• Unauthorized Medicare Prescription Coverage Sold By Humana Insurance Company (01/06/08)
• Division of Insurance Filing Procedures and Requirements for Terrorism-Related Forms, Rules and Rates (01/11/08)
• Priority - Cease and Desist Order for Christian Care Medi-Share (03/19/07)

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