August 4, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Wenatchee man pled guilty to third-degree theft in Chelan County Superior Court after an investigation completed by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). Steven Frank pled guilty on …
July 31, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Santiago G. Rodriguez, of Bothell, Wash., has been added to Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s Most Wanted list after being charged with insurance fraud by the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office. If you …
July 25, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., and its subsidiaries — including Regence BlueShield — have provided an action plan to Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler for resolving the issue of its members receiving …
July 21, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Have you waited around for your insurance company to handle your claim, only to get an offer you find unreasonable? Our team of highly trained insurance experts recovered more than $17 million for Washington insurance …
July 19, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s July 17 workshop, in which industry professionals and consumers offered public comment on auto and homeowners insurance claim issues, is now available to watch online on …
July 10, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Registration and the meeting agenda are now available for Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s July 17 workshop on the rising number of auto and homeowners insurance complaints. The workshop, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p. …
July 6, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler sent out his annual Climate Risk Disclosure survey on June 30, requiring insurance companies with more than $100 million in written premiums in the United States in 2022 to …
July 3, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines in June totaling $40,863 against insurance companies and insurance producers who violated state insurance laws and regulations. Unauthorized insurers Drico Insurance Company, …
June 21, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has adopted a rule that requires insurance companies to explain premium increases to their policyholders in language they can understand. “If your insurance company is …
June 12, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Claims denied without a suitable explanation. Frustrating delays in hearing back from insurance companies. Initial app-based repair estimates coming in thousands of dollars below the final cost. Washingtonians have been …
June 6, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines in April and May totaling $398,500 against insurance companies that violated state insurance laws and regulations. Insurance companies LifeWise Health Plan of Washington, …
June 1, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Seattle man was found guilty of committing insurance fraud in King County Superior Court after an investigation by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). Issa Mohamed, of Seattle, pled …
May 30, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Fourteen health insurers filed an average requested rate increase of 9.11% for Washington's individual health insurance market. The proposed plans and their rates are currently under review and final decisions will be made …
May 24, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has directed Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., and its subsidiaries — including Regence BlueShield — to reprocess ground ambulance claims from approximately 670 policyholders …
May 22, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee signed Washington state’s new pet insurance bill, Senate Bill 5319, into law in April. What’s it mean for you? More protection and less confusion. The bill, based on model legislation from the National …
May 16, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fined Airbnb $20,000 for acting as an unauthorized insurer in Washington state. Kreidler also ordered the company to obtain a surplus lines insurance policy to continue offering its …
May 10, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — The COVID-19 public health emergency ends today. This change may impact your health insurance coverage and what COVID-19-related services you need to pay for. Vaccines COVID-19 vaccines are considered a preventive service …
May 1, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler sent an email to agency staff today confirming that he will not seek re-election. “Serving alongside you as Insurance Commissioner for Washington state has been, and …
April 12, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Have you had an insurance claim denied or received an offer that was less than you felt you deserved? Our team of highly trained insurance experts recovered more than $10 million for Washington insurance consumers since Jan …
April 7, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued fines in March totaling $578,363 against insurance companies that violated state insurance laws and regulations. Insurance companies The Standard Insurance Company, Portland, Ore.; …
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