Division of Financial Regulation State of Oregon Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 4, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

FBI seeks information from potential victims in health care fraud; Oregon issued order against company, partial owner in 2024

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 …

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Published on September 3, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

With students headed back to school, review your insurance policies

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 …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 16:59 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation earns NAIC accreditation

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, …

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Published on August 13, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

Consumer advocates helped Oregonians get more than $1.2 million in second quarter 2025

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 …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 00:50 GMT

Student loan ombuds focused on helping borrowers navigate shifting rules, changes in repayment laws

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. …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

AARP to host Interim Insurance Commissioner Keen on teletown hall event July 10

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 …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

DFR urges Oregonians to prepare early for active 2025 wildfire season

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 …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

Oregonians continue to have at least five health insurance companies to choose from in every Oregon county as companies file 2026 ...

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, …

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Published on May 15, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

Sean O’Day selected as acting director of Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services

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 …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 19:31 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation consumer advocates return over $2 million to Oregonians in first quarter of 2025

April 29, 2025 Salem – In the first quarter of 2025, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recovered over $2 million through the work of its consumer advocate and compliance teams. DFR's consumer advocates have extensive knowledge across …

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Published on April 19, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation issues cease-and-desist order against money transmitter

April 18, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order against a money transmitter and its owner. With the holiday weekend upon us, DFR is making consumers aware of the need to work with a licensed …

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Published on March 31, 2025 - 20:11 GMT

Fraud Fighter Summit and Resource Fair set for April 12 in Medford

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and Oregon AARP are hosting the Fraud Fighter Summit and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 12, in Medford. The free event, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will be at the Smullin Health Education …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation creates commercial insurance guides for businesses and nonprofits

March 11, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently released a series of new consumer guides focused on commercial property and casualty insurance. The five new guides can be found on DFR's website: These guides explain …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Seasonal changes, snow melt are good reminders to ask your insurance company or agent about flood insurance

Feb. 25, 2025 SALEM – As the state transitions from winter to spring, now is a good time to talk to your insurance company or agent about flood insurance coverage. Recent heavy rains and the anticipated snow melt are reminders that parts of Oregon are …

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Published on February 12, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation consumer advocates recovered almost $9 million for Oregonians in 2024; nearly $2 million ...

Feb. 12, 2025 The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), through its consumer advocates, recovered $8,964,423 for Oregonians in 2024, with $1,956,485 of that coming in the fourth quarter of the year. “The state works hard to make sure everyone is …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Oregon DFR encourages people to protect themselves against relationship investment scams

Feb. 10, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning people to be wary of an unexpected text or direct message from a stranger – it might be the first step in a relationship investment scam, also known as a romance scam or “ …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 01:16 GMT

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation joins $106 million multistate settlement with Vanguard over big tax bills, remediation to ...

Jan. 21, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) announced today that it joined a taskforce of state securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 00:48 GMT

Oregon joins $80 million enforcement action against Block Inc., CashApp for Bank Secrecy Act violations

Jan. 16, 2025 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block Inc., for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 00:42 GMT

Oregon joins $17 million multistate enforcement settlement with Edward Jones

Jan. 9, 2025 Multistate working group finds supervisory failures with respect to Class A mutual fund shares Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has joined …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

Oregon joins other states in levying $20 million penalty against nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company

Jan. 8, 2025 Salem – Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC, and three of its affiliates – Lakeview Loan Servicing, Community Loan …

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