By Phil Drake, Helena Independent Record James Brown, Montana state auditor and commissioner of securities and insurance, said Monday he sent a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara offering assistance to help deal with the aftermath of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—James Brown, the Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, sent a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara offering assistance as the California Department of Insurance deals …
January 13, 2025January 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana—James Brown, Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities & Insurance, a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), announced a $17 million …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contact: James Brown jim@jamesbrownformontana.com or 406-925-1745 DILLON, Montana—James Brown, Montana State Auditor-Elect, announces his leadership appointments to the agency’s senior management team. On November 5, 2024, James …
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GREAT FALLS — November 17-23 is International Fraud Awareness Week, which serves as an important reminder to be aware of potential scams sent your way. “In 2023, $12.5 billion was lost to fraud,” explained Blair Stapleton, the Public Outreach Coordinator …
October 22, 2024October 17, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Mont.—Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), is pleased to report that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (State Farm) has reviewed an additional 18, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Mont.— Commissioner Troy Downing is pleased to announce a significant update to the revocation and surrender process for bail agents across Montana. This new procedure introduces a single, standardized surrender form to be …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Mont.—Troy Downing, the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), announced that the CSI has approved its first innovation waiver. The State Auditor announced that it granted the first waiver to Montana State …
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In answer to a consumer complaint, Montana’s deputy insurance commissioner has told Liberty Mutual its settlement of a claim isn’t sufficient and that simply stating a referenced blend study as “unverified” without evidence to back it up is unacceptable. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana – On Wednesday July 10, 2024, the Horse Gulch Wildfire grew rapidly near Canyon Ferry Lake and claimed the life of a wildland firefighter pilot, Juliana Turchetti. “Our deepest condolences go out to this brave pilot, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana – In 2023, consumers reported losing more than $4.6 billion to investment scams nationwide, according to the Federal Trade Commission. To date, national data indicates investment-related fraud in 2024 is among the …
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According to Adult Protective Services, from June 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024, the agency investigated nearly 11,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect. MTN News Chris McConnell is one of four members on the financial abuse …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montanans who invested in VBit Technologies, Advanced Mining, VBit Mining, and VBit DC Corp (collectively referred to as VBit) cryptocurrency-mining machines are asked to contact the Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance ( …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Commissioner of Securities Insurance (CSI) and Gallatin County Attorney charged four men with engaging in a conspiracy to defraud investors, farmers, and the State of Montana through various means, including a Ponzi scheme. “As …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana – A CSI investigation revealed that in January 2022, Mr. Dennis Hurlbert presented a Certificate of Liability Insurance to a would-be employer. The certificate indicated Mr. Hurlbert had effective general liability, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; 1101-A Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: CARB’s Clean Air Act Authorization Request [Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0574] Dear …
Click HERE to view the article. The numbers are staggering and the effects are long lasting. Fraud seems to be everywhere and its perpetrators are relentless. The victims of fraud fall into no particular category, age or educational background, but those …
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