2008 News Release Archive

5/5/2008 Court approves sale of Western United to Global Life
  Kreidler negotiates new purchase price of $55 million
4/7/2008 Kreidler announces potential sale of Western United
  Hearing date set for May 2
4/3/2008 Kreidler names Vernon Stoner as his new Chief Deputy
  Vernon started on April 1
4/1/2008 Governor to sign individual health insurance bill today
  Insurance Commissioner regains authority over rates
3/17/2008 Kreidler urges consumers to take flood precautions today
  National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 17-21
3/5/2008 Agency asked to approve stock purchase of Bellevue insurer
  Hearing set for March 19
3/3/2008 March 3- 8 is National Consumer Protection Week
  Kreidler promotes homeowner literacy
3/3/2008 Illinois insurers fined for violations, overcharging consumers
  Recent enforcement actions by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler
1/23/2008 Kreidler sets the record straight on individual market
  Sends an open letter to legislators
1/9/2008 Medical malpractice premiums for doctors plummet
  Doctors benefiting from company's record profits
1/8/2008 Kreidler seeks to regain authority over individual health plans
  Legislature asked to restore regulatory oversight
1/3/2008 Multi-state examination of HealthMarkets, Inc. reveals multiple problems
  Problems include consumer disclosure, oversight and training of agents

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