Nov. 4, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is currently paused due to the federal government shutdown. The congressional authorization for the program lapsed …
Oct. 29, 2025 Salem – As Halloween approaches, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning the public to stay alert for scammers impersonating government officials, law enforcement, or financial experts. According to the 2025 Enforcement …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) reminds everyone that cybersecurity is a hot topic for the insurance sector today and a growing concern for many businesses. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a …
Oct. 23, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has reached a multi-state settlement with E Mortgage Capital, which is based in Irvine, Calif., resolving allegations of unlicensed lending activity and other violations. Oregon joined …
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued two bulletins encouraging insurance companies, health care service contractors, state-regulated financial institutions, and other entities providing financial products to take measures to help …
Oct. 16, 2025 Final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protecting seniors from investment fraud Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along …
Oct. 14, 2025 Salem – Gov. Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed Oct. 20-24, 2025 as Community Bank Week in Oregon, recognizing the vital role community banks play in supporting families, small businesses, and communities across the state. “For well over a …
Oct. 9, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently hired Sarah Young as the executive director of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and the Drug Price Transparency Program. Young was the director of the policy and …
Oct. 8, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan, …
Sept. 26, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is issuing a warning to Oregon residents about the “gold bar" scam that is rapidly spreading across the nation. This scam involves fraudsters impersonating government officials …
Sept. 23, 2025 Salem – The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), a professional association for state regulators and state credit unions, recently announced that Janet Powell is the recipient of the 2025 Pierre Jay Award. Powell …
Sept. 4, 2025 Salem – The FBI is seeking information from potential victims as part of a health care fraud investigation against Bene Market Group or any of the companies it operates, one of which the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) issued a …
Sept. 3, 2025 Salem – There is a lot of excitement and trepidation this time of year as students go off to college. As your student heads out on their adventure, be sure to review your insurance policies to give yourself peace of mind and help protect your …
Aug. 18, 2025 The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently received its five-year accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The association announced the news at its summer conference in Minneapolis, …
Aug. 12, 2025 Salem – From April through June, the consumer advocates in the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recovered $1,234,499 that went directly back to Oregonians, bringing the year-to-date total to more than $3.7 million. DFR's …
July 14, 2025 Salem – Student loan borrowers faced significant confusion and frustration this past year in navigating the shifting landscape of loan repayment and forgiveness programs, according to a new report issued by Oregon's student loan ombuds. …
July 9, 2025 Salem – Interim Insurance Commissioner TK Keen will be a guest on AARP's teletown hall on Thursday, July 10, to talk about a variety of insurance-related topics facing Oregonians in 2025. Topics will range from what types of insurance …
With hotter, drier conditions arriving early this year, Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging residents to prepare now for an active 2025 wildfire season. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, fire activity has increased …
June 2, 2025 Oregon health insurers have submitted proposed 2026 rates for individual and small group plans, launching a months-long review process that includes public input and meetings. Five insurers will again offer plans statewide (Moda, Bridgespan, …
May 15, 2025 Salem – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has selected Sean O'Day as acting director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). O'Day is currently the deputy director for DCBS, the state's largest consumer and worker …
