— Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor named Joe Garber the Department’s Chief Legal Counsel. Garber, who joined the agency on April 11, advises the Department in legal matters and recommends course of action in legal and administrative proceedings involving the agency. He directs the Office of Legal Services, and serves as a liaison with other state agencies and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
“It is a pleasure to have someone with Joe’s background working at the Department of Insurance,” Taylor said. “Joe’s experi
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– Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor provided an overview of the role and objectives of the CEO Insurance Education Task Force during her opening remarks at their meeting on Thursday, March 31st.
The CEO Insurance Education Task Force meeting was hosted by Motorists Insurance Group CEO John Bishop and Westfield Group CEO James R. “Jim” Clay. Under the leadership of Taylor, the two CEOs have been heading efforts to examine current and future workforce conditions and explore opportunities to produce well-trained employees required to maintain a robust insurance industry in Ohio.
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—Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor will attend the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring 2011 National Meeting this weekend in Austin, Texas. At the meeting, Taylor will participate in several sessions regarding the regulation of the insurance industry.
The NAIC is the organization of insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories. The NAIC provides a forum for the development of uniform policy when uniformity is appropriate.
“This national meeting is an opportunity for me to work with other state insurance regulators to share best practices regarding regulation of the insurance industry,” Taylor said. “A stat
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— Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced former Hicksville insurance agent Greg Newton will serve three year’s probation and pay court costs for his role in an auto insurance fraud scheme. Judge Joseph N. Schmenk sentenced Newton in the Defiance County Court of Common Pleas on Friday, February 25, 2011.
A joint investigation by the Department and the Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that from December 2008 to February 2009, Newton submitted false automobile insurance claims totaling more than $13,000 on the behalf of his clients. The payments were issued directly to a local repair facility and then given back to Newton. These claims were submitted without the knowledge of Newton’s clients.
Newton was convicted on two counts of felony insurance fraud on January 7, 2011. He surrendered his resident agent insurance license on January 22, 2010.
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— Have an insurance question? Unsure why your claim was denied? Need help determining the Medicare plan best suited for you? Want to file a complaint or report insurance fraud?
Many people have questions and need help when navigating the complex world of insurance. During National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is urging Ohioans to utilize the resources provided by one of the largest consumer protection agencies in the state.
“We want Ohioans to know the Ohio Department of Insurance is a trusted friend that is here to help you,” Taylor said. “We a
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— Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor named Jillian Froment the Department’s Chief Administrative Officer. Froment is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Department’s fiscal, human resources, information technology, communications and consumer affairs divisions.
“It is a pleasure to have someone with Jillian’s experience on board to help lead the Department of Insurance,” said Lieutenant Governor Taylor.
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