Insurance is complicated, and people’s insurance needs are very individualized.  There are lots of options to choose from, so talking with a licensed insurance agent (also called an “insurance producer”) can be a big help to make sure you, your family and your assets are properly protected.

It’s important to shop around for the type of coverage you need at a price you can afford from a licensed insurance agent at a…

Many Iowans are concerned about identity theft.  One tool to help stop identity theft is placing a security freeze on your credit report.  This restricts access to your credit information which scammers use to open accounts in your name.

A security freeze does not affect your credit score or prevent you from getting your free annual credit report.  A security freeze will still allow certain entities to have access to your credit information, such as:…

Starting in 2022, the No Surprises Act will protect consumers from many types of surprise bills.  Click here for information about what the No Surprises Act means for you.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also has additional information available at https://www.cms.gov/…

Click here to view the 2023 rate and form filing timeline for ACA compliant on and off marketplace, SADPs and pre-ACA non-compliant plans.

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division

June is national homeownership month and a reminder to review your homeowners insurance for adequate protection.  Most policies have four types of coverage - for the structure, personal belongings, liability protection, and additional living expenses.

The dwelling or structure protection covers repairs or rebuilding of your home when damaged by a named peril or hazard such as fire, theft, hail, lightning, windstorm, and others listed in your policy.  A homeowners policy should have enough coverage…

Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen recently issued a consent order against BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi) after BlockFi offered and sold securities in Iowa that were not registered or permitted for sale in Iowa as well as offering and selling securities in Iowa without being registered as a broker-dealer or agent.  BlockFi was ordered to pay an administrative fine in the…

Des Moines, Iowa - Following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau, three Des Moines women have been charged with insurance fraud.

Danesha Minor, age 37 of Des Moines was charged with one count of Insurance Fraud - Presenting False Information (Class D Felony), one count of Conspiracy to Commit a Non-Forcible Felony (Class D Felony) and one count of Theft 3rd Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor). 

Markita Hodges, age 34 of Des Moines was charged with one count of Insurance Fraud - Presenting False Information (Class D Felony), one count of Conspiracy to…

Learn more about positions available at the Iowa Insurance Division.  We welcome you to apply for the positions below by visiting the State of Iowa employment site, or viewing that site filtered to Insurance Division positions, or using the links below for individual jobs.

Homeowners and renters insurance can help you recover from damage, loss, and liability related to your dwelling.  Consumers can download and review the Post-Disaster Claim Guide for information that may assist with understanding their policy, steps to take to prepare for a claim, and what to do in the event of a claim. The guide also has charts for keeping track of claim related items and a home inventory.