0845 Department of Insurance
Program Descriptions

0520 - REGULATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES AND INSURANCE PRODUCERS

The objectives of this program are to: (1) prevent losses to policyholders, beneficiaries or the public due to the insolvency of insurers; (2) prevent unlawful or unfair practices by insurers as defined by the Insurance Code; (3) ensure that property and casualty insurance rates are not excessive, inadequate, unfairly discriminatory or otherwise in violation of the Insurance Code; (4) review health insurance rates filed with the Department to determine whether they are reasonable and attempt to get unreasonable rates lowered by insurers; (5) ensure that applicants for insurance licenses, and holders of insurance licenses, satisfy and maintain the qualifications for licensure. Through the Conservation and Liquidation Office, the CDI administers the estates of insolvent and delinquent insurance companies.