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The Office of the State Fire Marshal has moved from under the Attorney General to the Insurance Commissioner, effective July 1.

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed June 28, 2023, as Insurance Awareness Day in North Dakota.

North Dakota is joining forces with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) during NICB’s Contractor Fraud Awareness Week to educate homeowners on how to avoid becoming a victim of deceptive contractors after a natural disaster. 

Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation providing more funding for fire districts and moving the Office of the State Fire Marshal to the North Dakota Insurance Department. 

The North Dakota Insurance Department has released the results of an annual survey on the cost of auto insurance in North Dakota.

The North Dakota Insurance Department has sent a letter to resident producers to raise awareness of issues surrounding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). 

North Dakota is the 47th jurisdiction to join the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (Insurance Compact).  Governor Doug Burgum signed Senate Bill 2172 on April 6th, which takes effect on August 1, 2023.

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread Wednesday issued a bulletin reminding insurance companies involved in long-term care policies about denying claims based on the type of facility.

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread was elected Vice President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2023 during its National Fall Meeting in Tampa.

The North Dakota Insurance Department has received a five-year accreditation renewal from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to examine and review the financial solvency of insurance companies in North Dakota.