We have been generally impressed by Troy Downing’s performance as state auditor and insurance commissioner. In his handling of multilevel sales companies, his backing of the federal No Surprises Act and outreach to healthcare consumers who could be helped …
The state has suspended the insurance license of Butte bail bondsman Jay Steven Hubber, who has been charged in a man’s shooting death that occurred during a botched bounty hunt in December. But state Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing said …
Helena, Mont. – On Valentine’s Day, Commissioner Troy Downing released the latest episode of the “CSI Insider Podcast” discussing romance scams. Joined by Deputy Securities Commissioner Lynne Egan, the podcast discusses romance scams that prey on victims …
The rise in Covid-19 cases and the new federally mandated reimbursement program from insurance companies has led to an increase in demand for mail-order, self-administered Covid-19 tests. Home testing, if correctly administered, can give you vital …
Federal legislation that took effect at the start of the new year means that Flathead County residents can expect some changes to medical billing practices. For Dr. Annie Robbins, the physician director of revenue cycle at Logan Health, it’s an important …
Our agency has settled a nationwide scheme perpetrated by Metals.com affecting several Montanans ─ who collectively invested more than $2.9 million in precious metals. Our investigation alleged Metals.com advised potential investors their current …
New captive insurance company formations continued at a strong pace in 2021. Growth is expected to remain high in 2022, as premium increases are likely to continue in the traditional commercial insurance market, captive regulators and managers say. In …
Commissioner Troy Downing to Serve on Key NAIC Committees Montana Given Stronger Voice on National Issues Helena, Mont.- Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing has been assigned key National Association of Insurance Commissioners ( …
There are several pipelines crossing beneath the Yellowstone River south of Laurel. In 2011, an Exxon pipeline assumed to be safely buried beneath the river burst after being exposed by high-water river scouring. NorthWestern indicates its pipeline will be …
Victims Can Immediately Apply for Recovery from State Securities Restitution Assistance Fund Helena, Mont.- A nationwide scheme that affected 15 Montanans ─ who collectively invested more than $2.9 million in precious metals ─ was settled by the …
“The Biden Administration is requiring private health plans and insurance companies to reimburse their members for the cost of over-the-counter rapid COVID tests. This new requirement means individuals with private health insurance can submit a claim to …
The state Land Board Tuesday approved the re-routing of a pipeline underneath the Yellowstone River at Laurel, despite opposition and concerns raised by some local landowners. The Land Board, composed of the top five state officeholders, voted 4-0 to amend …
State Auditor Troy Downing is pushing for reforms to Montana’s sale of state land cabin sites, speaking out and voting out against those sales during the last year of the Montana State Board of Land Commissioners. Downing has been the lone public dissenter …
HELENA — Multi-level marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States with sales representatives working in every state. In order to legally operate in Montana, multi-level marketing companies have to register with the state, but an MTN …
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s rule requiring private health plans to cover the cost of at-home COVID tests. “Starting Saturday, January 15, the Biden …
Your home may be underinsured, leaving you stuck paying tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair costs following loss or damage. Inflation, labor shortages, rising costs of building materials, and the supply chain breakdown may have contributed …
CONTACT INFORMATION: Sam Loveridge, Communications Director | 406-444-3152 | Sam.Loveridge@mt.gov HOW THE NO SURPRISES ACT AFFECTS THE UNINSURED [Helena, Montana, January 4, 2022] On January 1st of this year, the No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect …
DENTON, MT- Right now, the race is on to get resources to a small town of Denton Montana is on. The small farming community north of Stanford along Montana State Highway 81 was destroyed by fires. Governor Greg Gianforte will be on the ground in Denton to …
Thumbs down Lewis and Clark County has already spent well over six figures on the horses seized in a Helena Valley animal abuse case, and the price tag is only expected to rise. As of late November, the county had spent more than $171,000 to care for the …
HELENA — Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and State Auditor of Montana ended the multi-level Marketing (MLM) Company amnesty program Wednesday, Dec. 15th. An MLM sells or distributes goods through agents or distributors. They can also compensate …
