2008
- National working group modeled after Wisconsin annuity committee May 7, 2008
- Seniors Beware - Consumer Alert, Question Credentials of "Senior Specialists," Beware of "Free Lunch" Seminars May 5, 2008
- Insurance Commissioner provides tips for severe weather April 18, 2008
- Wisconsin joins Interstate Insurance Compact March 26, 2008
- OCI cautions Medicare consumers March 20, 2008
- Going on spring break? Do you need travel insurance? March 20, 2008
- Consider flood insurance before spring thaw March 6, 2008
- Insurance Commissioner cautions consumers of ice dams February 19, 2008
- Insurance Commissioner reminds consumers to review insurance coverages February 7, 2008
2007
- Insurance Commissioner advises caution this holiday season December 19, 2007
- Check auto insurance policies this winter December 11, 2007
- Insurance Commissioner cautions holiday travelers--Reminds consumers to check auto insurance policy for deer coverage November 19, 2007
- 12 things to know before signing up for Medicare Part D November 14, 2007
- Insurance Commissioner reminds Medicare eligible to be cautious November 6, 2007
- Commissioner of Insurance offers open enrollment tips October 19, 2007
- Personal Property Home Inventory October 10, 2007
- Buying a Home - Insurance Terms to Remember When Buying a Home October 8, 2007
- Money Smart Week—Insurance and Financial Fair to be held October 10 October 5, 2007
- Group Health Insurance Premiums Decrease September 20, 2007
- Governor Doyle declares September "Life Insurance Awareness Month" September 7, 2007
- College students: Remember insurance August 29, 2007
- Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Sean Dilweg urges consumers to take time to educate themselves about insurance August 13, 2007
- Wisconsin worker's compensation rates drop again August 2, 2007
- Annuity Sales Committee Appointed August 1, 2007
- Commissioner of Insurance offers long-term care resources July 26, 2007
- Insurers' response to Wisconsin storms "great" July 18, 2007
- Summer prompts special insurance considerations July 3, 2007
- Recent storms raise insurance questions June 21, 2007
- OCI Releases Annual Above Average Complaints Report June 15, 2007
- National States pays $50,000 forfeiture and $29,455.66 in restitution April 11, 2007
- Insurance Commissioner provides tips for severe weather April 4, 2007
- Wisconsin residents should consider flood insurance March 19, 2007
- Group Health Insurance Premiums Stabilize March 14, 2007
- Deputy Insurance Commissioner Appointed March 1, 2007
- Commissioner of Insurance reminds consumers of Wisconsin Act affecting clinical trials February 28, 2007
- Senate confirms appointment of Sean Dilweg as Commissioner of Insurance January 31, 2007
2006
- Santa's elves hindered with insurance woes this Christmas December 14, 2006
- Grievances and Complaints Publication December 7, 2006
- Beware of Deer on Wisconsin Roads November 21, 2006
- OCI cautions seniors about Medicare Part D marketing practices November 16, 2006
- Open Enrollment Raises Health Insurance Questions October 12, 2006
- Senior Issues Web Site Provides Insurance Information October 6, 2006
- Resource for Wisconsin's Small Business Owners October 5, 2006
- Planning for Retirement - Is an Annuity Right for You? October 4, 2006
- Insurance Commissioner Releases Publication for College Students October 3, 2006
- First-time Home Buyers Face New Insurance Needs October 2, 2006
- Money Smart Week—Insurance and Financial Fair to be held October 4 September 29, 2006
- Identity Theft Hits Insurance Industry August 25, 2006
- Consumers Should Use Caution When Purchasing Insurance Online August 17, 2006
- Commissioner of Insurance Orders Agent Travis Gee to Pay a $40,000 Forfeiture
August 8, 2006
- Summer Storms Raise Insurance Questions August 1, 2006
- Insurance Commissioner Announces UnitedHealthcare Settlement July 14, 2006
- Summer Raises New Insurance Issues for Consumers June 28, 2006
- OCI Releases Annual Above Average Complaints Report June 7, 2006
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Lower Rates for Local Units of Government
May 16, 2006
- Commissioner of Insurance Orders Agent Mark Sirianni to Pay a $281,000 Forfeiture
March 13, 2006
- Annuities Publication to be Released February 16, 2006
- Health Insurance Consumer Protections Adopted—
Insurance Commissioner Announces New PPP Regulations January 5, 2006
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2005
- Santa Claus' Holiday Hazards Insurance Guide December 16, 2005
- DFI and OCI Censure Waddell & Reed for Mishandling Customers' Accounts
November 30, 2005
- How Catastrophic Events Impact Wisconsin Homeowner's Insurance Rates
November 22, 2005
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- HMO Quality Care Data Now Available For Consumers November 9, 2005
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- Winter Weather and Insurance, A brief guide to automobile accidents and property damage November 8, 2005
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- Drivers May Not Be Covered for Deer Hits October 24, 2005
- Medicare Part D, Be Prepared for Change Part 1 October 11, 2005
Español (pdf)
- Medicare Part D, Be Prepared for Change Part 2
12 things to know before signing up for Medicare Part D October 11, 2005
Español (pdf)
- Protect your personal possessions when renting a house or apartment October 10, 2005
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- Advertised Discount Health Plans May Not Be All that They Claim to Be August 9, 2005
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- Summer Insurance Needs July 11, 2005
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- OCI Releases Annual Above Average Complaints Report July 5, 2005
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Urges Research before Purchase of Home Warranty
June 29, 2005
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- The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Speaks to Consumers . . . in Spanish
May 3, 2005
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- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Suspends License of Wausau-area Agent
April 25, 2005
- Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week Serves as Reminder to Review Insurance Policies for Weather-Related Damage Coverage April 13, 2005
- Wisconsin Residents Need to Consider Insurance Coverage for Flooding and Water Damage March 7, 2005
- Free Credit Reports Available in March February 23, 2005
- Insurance Commissioner Orders Refund to Senior Citizens February 15, 2005
- Wisconsin Insurance Department to Participate in Settlement Addressing Concerns with UnumProvident Disability Claims Handling January 10, 2005
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2004
- Governor Doyle Urges Auto Insurers to Offer Fair Treatment for Returning
Wisconsin Troops (pdf) August 11, 2004
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- Wisconsin Fights Fake Insurance July 21, 2004
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- Governor Doyle Announces Worker's Compensation Rate Decrease July 19, 2004
- 2003 Health Insurance Appeals Report Issued July 13, 2004
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- PPO Health Plans Confuse Many Consumers July 6, 2004
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- Insurance Commissioner Promotes Fourth of July Holiday Safety June 29, 2004
- First Quarter HMO Data June 7, 2004
- OCI Releases 2003 Above Average Complaints Report June 1, 2004
Español (pdf)
- Insurance Reminder: Homeowner's Claims and Severe Weather May 27, 2004
- Graduates Need Health Insurance May 7, 2004
Español (pdf)
- Governor Doyle Signs Legislation Offering New Protections to Wisconsin Seniors
April 16, 2004
- Severe Weather and Your Insurance April 15, 2004
Español (pdf)
- HMO 4th Quarter 2003 Data April 1, 2004
- Understand Health Insurance Costs Before Taking Early Retirement February 23, 2004
- Beware of Discount Health Plans February 2, 2004
Español (pdf)
- Wisconsin Residents Encouraged to "Get Smart" about Insurance in the New Year
January 14, 2004
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- Lowering Your Insurance Costs January 14, 2004
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2003
- Home Maintenance Now Can Prevent Increased Premiums Later December 15, 2003
Español (pdf)
- O C I Accredited By NAIC For Five More Years December 12, 2003
- Fred Nepple Receives Robert Dineen Award December 12, 2003
- HMO 3rd Quarter Data December 1, 2003
- Drivers May Not Be Insured for Deer Hits November 19, 2003
Español (pdf)
- New H M O Consumer Satisfaction Data Now Available November 6, 2003
- Don't Let Winter Adversely Impact Your Auto Insurance November 3, 2003
Español (pdf)
- Spanish-Language Insurance Guides Now Available October 15, 2003
Español (pdf)
- Insuring Your Summer Fun August 12, 2003
- Consumer Alert--Wisconsin residents are cautioned by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to question any person who represents themselves as working for the agency while marketing insurance or securities. August 5, 2003
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Issues 2002 Above Average Complaints Report
July 7, 2003
- New Health Insurance Guide for Small Employers June 19, 2003
- Commissioner of Insurance Issues Health Insurance Appeals Report June 11, 2003
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Takes Action Against Insurance Agent Thomas Mikunda May 22, 2003
- Joint News Release - Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager and Commissioner of Insurance Jorge Gomez Announce Action Against Daniel Hawk and "Native American Insurance Company" May 16, 2003
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance to Move April 21, 2003
- Winter Driving Hazards Can Encourage Vehicle Crashes And Affect Insurance Premiums February 4, 2003
- Get Smart About Insurance Week Encourages Wisconsin Residents to Double-Check Their Coverage
January 14, 2003
- New Insurance Resource for Wisconsin's Small Employers
January 8, 2003
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2002
- Wisconsin's Deputy Insurance Commissioner Wins National Award December 16, 2002
- Beware of Deer on Wisconsin Roads and Check Insurance Coverage November 29, 2002
- Met Life Ordered to Pay Wisconsinites $2.6 Million For Alleged Bias November 20, 2002
- Insurance Premiums For Drivers With Children Can Be Lowered November 4, 2002
- Helpful Information for Upcoming Open Enrollment Periods October 22, 2002
- State Insurance Commission Offers Tips on House Weatherization October 21, 2002
- Governor Announces Final Health Care Listening Sessions September 11, 2002
- Governor Announces August Health Care Listening Sessions August 13, 2002
- Renting a Car Requires Decisions About Collision Damage Waivers August 6, 2002
- Wisconsin's Auto Insurance Rates Remain Among the Lowest July 29, 2002
- Are You Covered for Health Care Needs During Your Vacation? July 15, 2002
- Governor's Health Care Listening Session Set for Green Bay July 8, 2002
- Insurance Commission Acts to Stop Illegal "SeniorCare" Marketing July 2, 2002
- Graduates Should Pay Attention to Health Insurance Deadlines June 20, 2002
- Insurance Complaints & Grievance Data Released by Commissioner June 18, 2002
- UW Milwaukee to Host Governor's Health Care Listening Session June 17, 2002
- "Forced-placed" Insurance Surprises Those Who Let Policies Lapse May 30, 2002
- Storm Replacements Can Be Complicated But Worth Negotiation May 2, 2002
- State's Medicare Reimbursement Summit Adds Federal Voice April 25, 2002
- Preparing For Potential Severe Weather Insurance Claims April 18, 2002
- Governor Announces Summit on Medicare Funding April 4, 2002
- Health Plan Policyholders Can Appeal Claims Denials to a Third Party April 3, 2002
- Wisconsin's Homeowner Insurance Rates Are the Lowest in the U.S. March 29, 2002
- Traffic Accidents Involving Deer Can Be Covered February 25, 2002
- Time Extended to File Holocaust Insurance Claims February 22, 2002
- Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Announces New and Improved Web Site January 14, 2002
- Consumers Beware--Illegal "ERISA" and "Union Plan" Scams January 8, 2002
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2001
- What You Need to Know About Medicare + Choice November 9, 2001
- What you can do if Your Homeowners Insurance Rates Go Up October 30, 2001
- Worker's Compensation Rate Experiences Overall Increase August 27, 2001
- Pets That Bite May Cause Insurer to Deny Coverage August 24, 2001
- Senior Citizens Must Be On Alert for Insurance and Investment Scams August 20, 2001
- Renting a Car Should Include Reviewing Auto Insurance Policy August 16, 2001
- Consumers Need to Read Exclusions in Travel Insurance Policies August 13, 2001
- What Consumers Should Know About Insurance Coverage for Power Outages July 20, 2001
- Wisconsin Auto Insurance Rates Among the Cheapest in the U.S. July 17, 2001
- Consumers Given Choice In Protecting Their Privacy June 27, 2001
- Insurance Commissioner to Tour Tornado Damaged Areas June 19, 2001
- HMO Grievances and Insurer Complaint Statistics for 2000 Available for Consumers June 7, 2001
- Wisconsin Residents Need to be Prepared with Flood Insurance June 7, 2001
- Holocaust Era Insurance Claims Deadline April 19, 2001
- Severe Weather Awareness Week April 19, 2001
- Commissioner Gives Final Approval to Blue Cross Conversion March 20, 2001
- State Insurance Consumers Satisfied with Complaints Resolution February 15, 2001
- Wisconsin Consumers Can Be Protected Against Insurance Company Failures February 12, 2001
- Insurance Coverage for Snowfall Damage and Snow Melt Flooding in Wisconsin January 22, 2001
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2000
- State Releases New Spanish-Language Brochure on Insurance December 19, 2000
- El Estado Publica un Nuevo Folleto de Seguro en Español 19 de diciembre de 2000
- Santa Claus' Holiday Hazards Insurance Guide December 12, 2000
- Insurance Buyers Can Steer Clear of Policy Cancellations December 1, 2000
- Insurance Commissioner Names Task Force to Study Health Insurance for Small Businesses November 1, 2000
- State Warranty Company Closes; Wisconsinites Should Know the Rules October 20, 2000
- Governor Launches Task Force to Study Insurance Availability for Small Business October 12, 2000
- Commissioner Announces New Web Page with Helpful Information for Upcoming Open Enrollment Periods October 4, 2000
- Wisconsin Health Maintenance Organizations' Second Quarter Financial Statistics Remain Steady September 6, 2000
- Commissioner Issues Order Against Prepaid Traffic Ticket Program September 5, 2000
- Six Auto Insurance Myths September 1, 2000
- Going Back to College Requires Checking Insurance Coverage August 21, 2000
- Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Insurance Rate Drops Again July 17, 2000
- Boaters Should Know Their Insurance Risks This Summer June 21, 2000
- Health Insurance Consumer Protections Give 'Continuity of Care' May 10, 2000
- HMO Grievances Rise With Consumer Awareness in 1999 April 3, 2000
- Insurance Commissioner Modifies and Approves Blue Cross and Blue Shield Conversion Plan March 28, 2000
- Consumer Federation Gives Insurance Commission Another "A" March 24, 2000
- 1999 H M O Financial Results March 22, 2000
- It's Time Again to Think About Potential Water Damage March 20, 2000
- Insurance Commission Releases 1999 Complaints Statistics March 1, 2000
- WWII Holocaust Era Insurance Claims Can Now Be Filed & Settled February 14, 2000
- United Wisconsin Life Insurance Company Ordered to Improve
Regulatory Compliance Efforts and Pay $60,000 Forfeiture February 11, 2000
- New Web Page Highlights Health Insurance Resources for Seniors January 28, 2000
- Study Shows Auto Insurance Shopping Can Pay Off January 25, 2000
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1999
- OCI Bars Insurance Agents for Defrauding Clients November 26, 1999
- Traffic Accidents Involving Deer Can Be Covered November 5, 1999
- Commissioner of Insurance Announces Public Hearings On Proposed Conversion of Blue Cross November 2, 1999
- Agent Fees to Decline for Wisconsin Insurers October 27, 1999
- Commissioner of Insurance and Blue Cross Agree to Performance Audit of Its Consumer Services October 22, 1999
- New apartment or house? Check insurance coverage now September 21, 1999
- Insurance Agents Recruited to Sell Fraudulent Securities August 25, 1999
- Appraisal Committee for Blue Cross Conversion Proposal Appointed August 20, 1999
- Average Worker’s Compensation Rate Drops Again August 16, 1999
- Beware of Unwanted Credit Insurance July 21, 1999
- Wisconsin Scores Another "A" for Insurance Complaint Information June 21, 1999
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion Plan Filed with Insurance Commissioner June 16, 1999
- Insurance Commissioner Orders Blue Cross to Eliminate Claim Payment Delays June 14, 1999
- Insurance Commissioner Announces HMO Statistics June 3, 1999
- Windstorm Damage is Covered by a Homeowners Policy, But . . . May 15, 1999
- Wisconsin Auto Insurance Rates Rank Among Cheapest in Country April 2, 1999
- Flood Damage Not Covered in Homeowner's Insurance March 28, 1999
- Insurance Commission Gets "A+" Grade From Consumer Group--Commissioner announces $3.5 million recovered for Wisconsin residents March 8, 1999
- Insurance Commissioner, Legislator Call For Independent Review of Health Insurance Claims--Both Agree Measure Would Complete "Patient Protection Act" February 24, 1999
- Winter Car Accidents Lead To Insurance Questions,
Commissioner Offers Free Guide January 14, 1999
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1998
- NAIC News Release -- Ruch Receives NAIC's Highest Individual Award December 21, 1998
- Credit Insurer To Pay $110,000 Forfeiture To State November 23, 1998
- Insurance Commissioner Announces Free Medicare+Choice Brochure November 13, 1998
- Insurance Commission Helps With Many Health Insurance Problems
By: Randy Blumer, Insurance Commissioner September 24, 1998
- Homeowners and Renters Could Save Thousands of Dollars by Reviewing Insurance Before Storms Hit July 3, 1998
- Commissioner Reaches Half-Million Dollar Settlement with CNA Subsidiary and Other Insurance Firms June 25, 1998
- Insurance Commissioner Offers Advice for Storm Damage Claims: Companies or Agents Should Be First Source for Questions on Coverage June 2, 1998
- Medicare Beneficiaries to Have More Choices for Health Care Delivery Systems Next Year June 1, 1998
- Insurance Rates and Booklets Give Wisconsin Consumers a Competitive Edge May 15, 1998
- Flood Damage Not Covered In Most Homeowner's Insurance April 15, 1998
- ConsumerAlert March 3, 1998
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1997
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1996
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