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2007 News Release Archive

12/20/2007	Insurance plea made for storm damage victims
	Kreidler asks insurers to extend time limits and withhold cancellations

12/18/2007	Health insurance scammers ordered to halt sales
	Investigation stemmed from consumer complaints

12/12/2007	Financial burden of the uninsured growing in Washington
	New report by Commissioner Kreidler

12/7/2007	High waters receding – On the road to recovery
	Helpful resources, telephone numbers and other weather-related information

12/5/2007	Medicare Part D deadline approaches – consumers urged to act today


12/4/2007	Storm-related advice for consumers


11/30/2007	Hearing scheduled for Dec. 12 on Unigard merger request.


11/21/2007	New Jersey insurer fined $250,000 for violations
	Recent enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

11/8/2007	See the Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler Show on TVW
	A wide-ranging interview to be broadcast Nov. 15 on TVW’s Inside Olympia

11/1/2007	Kreidler calls public hearing on UnitedHealth Group’s market behavior
	Hearing set for Nov. 15 in Seattle

10/24/2007	Need help choosing a Medicare prescription drug plan?
	Contact the SHIBA HelpLine at 1-800-562-6900

10/15/2007	Third medical malpractice insurance report reveals claims are down
	Kreidler not surprised by report findings

9/18/2007	Proposed fines for title insurers total nearly $300,000
	Investigations into illegal incentives continue

8/29/2007	Lifewise Health Plan of Arizona Hearing Notice


8/29/2007	Kreidler to hold hearing on Premera’s plan to move LifeWise Health Plan of Arizona out of state


8/27/2007	Kreidler seeks nearly $2 million fine against Stewart Title
	195 alleged violations for illegal inducements

8/27/2007	Stewart Title Notice of Hearing


8/24/2007	LifeWise Health Plan of Arizona allowed to sell new business
	Kreidler still concerned with rate adequacy

8/17/2007	Insurance Commissioner asked to retroactively approve sale of carrier
	Investors failed to seek approval prior to sale

8/16/2007	Progressive fined for charging incorrect auto premiums
	Recent enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

8/15/2007	Kreidler orders Premera to stop subsidizing Arizona health plan at expense of Washington policyholders


7/26/2007	Kaiser fined for not telling subscribers about coverage limit
	Recent enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

7/12/2007	Title insurers fined for exceeding incentive limits
	Follow-up investigation reveals companies striving for compliance

7/10/2007	Kreidler joins consumer group in calling for greater accountability in private Medicare Advantage plans


6/20/2007	Insurance Commissioner levies fines for violations
	Recent enforcement actions by the Insurance Commissioner

6/1/2007	Sale of Bellevue-based Unigard insurers approved
	Insurers to maintain Bellevue operations for Western states

5/16/2007	Regence consumers to face huge rate increase
	Kreidler renews call for action on health care

5/15/2007	Hearing set for purchase of Unigard insurers
	Insurance Commissioner's approval needed for sale

5/3/2007	Kreidler testifies before Congress on climate change
	Calls on Congress to reform the National Flood Insurance Program

5/1/2007	Portland carrier fined for violating health insurance plans
	Enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

4/19/2007	Legislative session helpful to insurance consumers
	Consumer protection, health care bills highlight session

3/29/2007	California company's investment in Washington insurer approved
	Stock purchase made for investment purposes only

3/19/2007	Advisory board appointed to assist insurance fraud unit
	Members represent industry, consumers, law enforcement, prosecutors

3/7/2007	Sale of dental malpractice insurer approved
	Washington Dental Association acquires Seattle-based insurer

3/6/2007	A reasoned ending to Premera's requested for-profit status
	Washington's biggest health insurer abandons court appeals

2/23/2007	Hearing scheduled to consider requested investment in Washington insurer
	Approval sought for investment group’s purchase of stock in health insurer

2/21/2007	Glass company ordered to stop windshield rebates
	Rebates violate insurance law

2/20/2007	Medicare Advantage plan annual enrollment ends March 31
	Many new plans currently available in Washington

2/9/2007	Hearing rescheduled for purchase of dental malpractice insurer
	Insurance Commissioner's approval sought for sale

2/5/2007	It's National Consumer Protection Week
	Help yourself to thousands of pages of consumer information

1/30/2007	UnitedHealthcare fined for using unapproved chiropractor contracts
	Enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler

1/25/2007	Kreidler releases report on carrier surplus
	Report by The Lewin Group proposes four possible strategies

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