Connecticut insurance department News

Connecticut Gov. Malloy Lauds Congressional Passage of TRIA

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued a statement praising the Congressional approval for a six-year extension of the federal government’s Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA). “This reauthorization was essential and restores much-needed certainty to the insurance industry here in the …

Connecticut Commissioner Leonardi to Step Down, Join New York Investment Firm

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi will step down from his post on Dec. 11, 2014, to join a New York-based global investment banking advisory firm, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office announced Wednesday.

Connecticut Launches New Online Access to Carrier Filings

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi announced that his insurance department has launched an online site for more convenient access to the rate and form documents that insurance companies file with the department. “With the technology we live with now …

Conn. Regulators Recovered $1.8M for Policyholders, Taxpayers in Q2

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi announced Monday that the Connecticut Insurance Department recovered nearly $1.8 million for policyholders and taxpayers in the second quarter of 2014. “The advent of the Affordable Care Act resulted in more people having health …

Connecticut Launches New Online Tool for Catastrophe Adjuster Registration

The Connecticut Insurance Department announced Monday the launch of a new online program that would make it easier and quicker for insurance companies to register their emergency adjusters with the state when a damaging storm occurs. The department said the …

Connecticut Insurance Dept. Recovers $1.6M for Policyholders, Taxpayers in Q1

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi announced that the Connecticut Insurance Department recovered nearly $1.6 million for policyholders and taxpayers in the first three months of 2014. “The Department is here to assist consumers navigate the complexities of their policies …

Conn. Insurance Dept.’s Campaign Highlights Free Advice, Expertise

The Connecticut Insurance Department has launched a statewide campaign aimed at Connecticut insurance policyholders to raise awareness of the many resources and easy-to-use services the agency offers. “Keeping the public well-informed is essential to our mission of consumer protection,” Connecticut …

Connecticut Regulator Advises Consumers: Don’t Be Fooled by Misleading Ads

The Connecticut Insurance Department on Tuesday issued an announcement urging consumers to be aware of unlicensed businesses promoting on television or other media platforms what is purported to be health insurance connected to either federal health care reform and/or the …

Connecticut Regulators Recovered $2.3M for Policyholders, Taxpayers in Q1

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi recently announced that the state’s insurance department recovered nearly $2.3 million for policyholders and taxpayers in the first three months of 2013. “Consumers do not have to tackle their insurance problems alone,” Commissioner Leonardi said. …

Connecticut Regulators Recovered $8.7M for Policyholders, Taxpayers in 2012

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi announced last week that the Connecticut Insurance Department recovered approximately $8.7 million for policyholders and state taxpayers in 2012. The department’s consumer affairs unit fielded more than 6,100 complaints and inquiries and helped policyholders recoup …