A former Ohio insurance agent was sentenced this month to five years of probation for thefts exceeding $1.4 million. Rhonda Chandler, of the Columbus area, stole and misappropriated funds, including premiums for pre-need life insurance policies, commonly known as burial …
An Ohio man was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for filing 24 fraudulent claims with multiple insurance companies, totaling more than $229,000, the Ohio Department of Insurance announced. Justin Mack, a native of Buffalo, …
The Ohio Department of Insurance warned of an insurance fraud scheme committed after an auto accident or property damage that is trending in the state. Named the “past posting” scheme, the term describes the action of a person attempting to …
Ohio Department of Insurance director Judith L. French announced that former attorney Anthony Fusco, of Youngstown, was sentenced on October 7 in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas to 18 months in prison for felony insurance fraud. Fusco was …
The Ohio Department of Insurance is urging people to winterize their property and review insurance now in preparation for the state’s harsh winter weather. Ways to winterize include: Clean debris from gutters and downspouts Address missing shingles and overhanging tree …
Nearly $37 million was saved or recovered for Ohio insurance consumers in 2020, the state insurance department announced. Ohio Department of Insurance services staff resolved insurance coverage and claim disputes, outlined suitable insurance options, and identified financial assistance programs, according …
Former Ohio Supreme Court justice Judith L. French has been appointed as the next director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, Interim Director Tynesia Dorsey announced. French’s appointment is effective Feb. 8. In addition to serving as a justice, French …
Lori Barron has joined the Ohio Department of Insurance as a senior policy advisor. Barron has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, having served in business and product strategy, innovation, product development, underwriting, …
On average, home and auto insurance premiums in Ohio remain among the lowest in the country, the insurance department says. The Ohio Department of Insurance reported that a recent analysis shows the average homeowners insurance policy costs Ohioans $862 annually, …
The Ohio Department of Insurance announced the extension of license renewal dates during the state of emergency declared by Gov. Mike DeWine in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department said if a license expires during the state of emergency, …
