State insurance department recovers $10 million in '05

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

The Missouri Department of Insurance helped consumers recover more than $10 million from insurance companies in 2005. Preliminary figures also show that almost 4,500 complaints were received by the department's Consumer Affairs Division in 2005, with an additional 3,400 inquiries logged during that same year. Through informal resolution, the department is able to assist consumers with concerns about sales practices and claim and settlement amounts.

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