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The Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Press Releases

469 Press Releases
  • Published on January 12, 2021 - 15:39 GMT

    House Labor Committee hears whistleblower bill

    Rep. Ron Marshall, R-Hamilton, reads House Bill 64. If passed, whistleblowers could receive up to 30% of all fines and fees associated with a fraud case against their company. (James Bradley/ UM Legislative News Service) HELENA – Members of the House …

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  • Published on January 8, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

    Commissioner Downing Announces Deputy Auditor Appointment

    Commissioner Downing Announces Deputy Auditor Appointment Helena, Mont.- Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Montana State Auditor Troy Downing announced today that Mary Belcher has been appointed to the position of Deputy State Auditor. This …

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  • Published on January 4, 2021 - 21:56 GMT

    DOWNING SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES AND INSURANCE

    DOWNING SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES AND INSURANCE Commissioner Troy Downing Promises Transparency, To Hold Bad-Actors Accountable, and To Drive Market-Driven Solutions Helena, Mont.- Today, Troy Downing of Bozeman, MT was sworn in as Montana’s …

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  • Published on December 24, 2020 - 18:41 GMT

    State Land Board Approves Acquisition of New Flathead Lake Access Sites

    By: Tristan Scott  Acknowledging the need to promote both conservation and public access on Flathead Lake, the Montana Land Board on Dec. 21 unanimously approved the state’s proposal to acquire two new parcels — one that land managers hope will lead to …

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  • Published on December 22, 2020 - 19:29 GMT

    ROSENDALE RELEASES FINAL YEAR-IN-REVIEW REPORT

    HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE CUTTING SPENDING, STREAMLINING REGULATIONS, SAVING MONTANANS MONEY HELENA, Mont. — State Auditor Matt Rosendale today released his final annual Year-in-Review report as he wraps up his term as Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and …

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  • Published on December 15, 2020 - 00:11 GMT

    Leave It Better Than You Found It

    By: Matt Rosendale  As I wrap up my four-year term as your State Auditor, I’m reminded of a common lesson Montana parents teach our children: leave things better than you found them. On a family camping trip that might mean picking up a forgotten piece of …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 18:24 GMT

    HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS SUNDAY

    HELENA, Mont. – Open enrollment for 2021 ACA (Obamacare) health insurance plans begins this Sunday, November 1, 2020 and runs through December 15, 2020. Premiums in Montana’s individual market will remain mostly flat heading into next year after Insurance …

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  • Published on October 13, 2020 - 23:45 GMT

    ROSENDALE APPROVES $3.8 MILLION IN HEALTH INSURANCE SAVINGS ON POLICIES COVERING 45,000 MONTANANS

    TOTAL INSURANCE SAVINGS APPROVED BY ROSENDALE TOP $32 MILLION HELENA, Mont. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (Blue Cross) and the Mountain Health CO-OP (CO-OP) are providing a combined $3.8 million in temporary health insurance savings for specific …

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  • Published on August 18, 2020 - 16:53 GMT

    Rosendale Says He Forced Health Insurers to Lower Their Rates

    By: Peter Christian Montana’s outgoing State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale reported on Monday that he has convinced two of the three health insurance companies on the Obamacare exchange to lower their rates. The new rates for the 2021 …

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  • Published on August 18, 2020 - 16:52 GMT

    ‘Obamacare’ individual policy rates for 2021 mostly hold steady

    By: Mike Dennison Two of the three companies that write health insurance for some 50,000 Montanans buying “Obamacare” individual policies will keep their average rates at zero or near zero for 2021, state Auditor Matt Rosendale announced Monday. Rosendale …

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  • Published on August 17, 2020 - 20:26 GMT

    ROSENDALE CONVINCES HEALTH INSURERS TO DROP RATE INCREASES

    ROSENDALE’S REINSURANCE PROGRAM HELPS KEEP HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS STABLE HELENA, Mont. – Two of Montana’s three health insurance companies providing individual market (ACA/Obamacare) plans have dropped their proposed premium increases after State …

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  • Published on July 16, 2020 - 19:59 GMT

    HEALTH INSURERS SUBMIT SMALL RATE INCREASES, ROSENDALE PUSHES BACK

    ROSENDALE’S REINSURANCE PROGRAM PREVENTS DOUBLE-DIGIT RATE INCREASES HELENA, Mont. – Montana health insurance companies are proposing small overall average rate increases for individual market (ACA/Obamacare) plans in 2021, with premium decreases on some …

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  • Published on July 9, 2020 - 18:37 GMT

    ROSENDALE ADVISES MONTANANS ON STORM DAMAGE

    FOLLOW THE BELOW STEPS, BE WARY OF STORM CHASERS, WORK WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES HELENA, Mont. – State Auditor Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to be vigilant after storms this week caused hail and wind damage throughout Eastern Montana. “Folks need to …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 19:37 GMT

    Montana state auditor goes after precious metals companies that targeted retirees

    The Montana state auditor is proposing a $1.7 million penalty to an investment company after eight Montanans, mostly seniors, invested in precious metals deals while the company quietly kept more than half of their money as commission. The investors were …

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  • Published on June 9, 2020 - 15:33 GMT

    ROSENDALE HOSTING TELE-TOWNHALL ON STORM DAMAGE TONIGHT

    MEDIA ADVISORY State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale is hosting a tele-townhall this evening to discuss hail, wind, and other storm damage with Montanans. WHAT: Tele-townhall on storm damage WHEN: 7:00PM June 9, 2020 WHERE: On the phone …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    Auditor advises steps to take after storm damage

    By: Daily Inter Lake State Auditor Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to be vigilant after last weekend’s storm brought strong winds and damaged properties in Northwest Montana. “Folks need to take steps immediately to document storm damage and be on …

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  • Published on May 26, 2020 - 23:39 GMT

    Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

    My mission as state auditor during the COVID-19 pandemic has been to ensure continuity of insurance coverage and to provide as much financial relief as possible. With so many of our friends and neighbors laid off, furloughed, working with reduced hours, or …

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  • Published on May 21, 2020 - 18:08 GMT

    Auto insurers are giving Montana customers rebates and discounts

    By: Mike Dennison and Kaitlin Boysel Because of decreased insurance claims during the coronavirus crisis, insurers doing business in Montana are giving refunds or other savings to customers of at least $20.7 million, the state auditor’s office said on May …

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  • Published on May 19, 2020 - 19:09 GMT

    Montana Land Board approves addition to Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area

    The Montana State Board of Land Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved the state’s purchase of an addition to the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area located southwest of Anaconda in Deer Lodge County. The board approved the $658,000, 244-acre …

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  • Published on May 15, 2020 - 19:40 GMT

    Montana drivers anticipate insurance savings thanks to COVID-19

    By: Sidney Herald  Montanans are getting refunds and other savings totaling at least $20.7 million from insurance companies due to impacts from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, according to the state’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Matt …

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