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2007 news releases 

December
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
November
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
October
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
September
9/18/2007	Proposed fines for title insurers total nearly $300,000 Investigations into illegal incentives continue
August
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
8/24/2007	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
July
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
June
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
May
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
April
4/19/2007	Legislative session helpful to insurance consumers Consumer protection, health care bills highlight session
March
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
February
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
January
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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