Oklahoma Insurance Department News

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Refuses to Enforce Affordable Care Act

The Oklahoma Insurance Department will not be participating in a collaborative effort with the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) to enforce the Affordable Care Act, according to a letter released by Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. …

Oklahoma Governor: Audit of Insurance Department not Needed

Oklahoma’s governor won’t request a performance audit of the agency that regulates insurance because the department had one late last year. In a letter to Sen. Harry Coates, Gov. Mary Fallin said the audit filed with state auditor and inspector …

Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants Audit of Insurance Department

An Oklahoma state senator wants the governor to request a performance audit of the agency that regulates insurance in that state. Sen. Harry Coates sent a letter to Gov. Mary Fallin requesting the audit because Republican senator feels that the …

Oklahoma to Host National Tornado Summit

Oklahoma will host its second annual national tornado summit in Oklahoma City March 10-12, the Oklahoma Insurance Department announced. Emergency managers, policymakers, insurance industry professionals, teachers, weather experts and weather enthusiasts are expected to attend. “Since severe weather impacts everyone, …

Oklahoma Insurance Department Mourns Loss of Horace Rhodes

The Oklahoma Insurance Department is mourning the loss of former Deputy Insurance Commissioner Horace Rhodes. Rhodes, 86, died Jan. 1 after a long illness, the department announced. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Horace Rhodes,” said …