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Insurance Resources for the state of Ohio

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• Consumer Complaint information page
• Enforcement Complaint information page
• Fraud Complaint information page
• Provider Complaint information page

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Ohio Insurance Consumer related Information

Shopper's Guide to Life Insurance

Describes life insurance coverage and the different types of life insurance policies. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Offers company premiums on a sample term life policy. Suggests questions you can ask the agent during the buying process. Contains a glossary of common definitions for life insurance words and phrases.  
 

Shopper's Guide to Automobile Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Informs consumers about different types of coverage provided by automobile insurance policies. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Contains sample company premiums for policies, based on drivers of various kinds for different Ohio cities. Shows complaint information about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions for auto insurance words and phrases. 
 

Shopper's Guide to Health Insurance & HMOs
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Illustrates different types of coverage and various ways to buy health insurance. Updates new laws that regulate health insurance. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Provides information on which coverages are provided by which companies. Contains customer service phone numbers for companies. Has complaint information about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions of health insurance words and phrases.
 

Shopper's Guide to Homeowner & Tenant Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Offers suggestions on the types of home insurance available if you own a home or condominium, or if you rent. Explains what coverage is provided by different types of policies and describes how each coverage works. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Shows sample company premiums based on the type of policy you need, your home's structure, and where you live. Gives complaint information about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions of home insurance words and phrases.
 

Shopper's Guide to Annuities
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Contains basic information about the different types of annuity contracts available. Describes your choices in establishing an annuity, such as how you pay premiums, when benefit payments are made to you, and how long benefits continue. Suggests questions you can ask yourself and the agent during the buying process. Contains a glossary of common definitions of annuity words and phrases. 
 

Shopper's Guide to Long Term Care Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Describes the personal factors you should consider in deciding whether to purchase long-term care insurance. Explains how coverage works and the variables that can be part of a long-term care insurance policy. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Shows sample company premiums based on your current age. Offers complaint comparisons about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions of long-term care words and phrases.  
 

Shopper's Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Options
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Explains how health insurance coverage under Medicare works in conjunction with supplemental insurance policies and Medicare Advantage plans. Describes how and when to apply for Medicare as well as for other insurance that works with Medicare. Informs about the scope of coverage under Medicare and related health plan coverage. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Offers sample company premiums for supplemental policies based on your current age. Shows sample coverage, premiums, and service areas for Medicare Advantage plans.

Pamphlets and Brochures:

• Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)  (EnEspanol)
• Ohio Medicare Savings Programs for 2005  (EnEspanol)
• The Ohio Medicare Partners (EnEspanol)
• Medicare's new prescription drug benefit explained
• All About Title Insurance
• Consumer Outreach Program
• Employer Self-Insured Health Plans
• Financial Responsibility Bonds to Comply with Ohio Law
• Homeowner & Tenant Insurance Inventory Guide
• Ohio Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association
• Ohio Medical Savings Accounts
• Teenager's Guide to Auto Insurance
• What is Credit Life Insurance
• Rule Making Process
• Watch Out: Most Deer-Vehicle Collisions Happen in the Fall

Ohio Insurance Agent and Agency related resources

• Examination Procedure Checklist
• Resident Agent Requirements
• Uniform Resident Producer Application
• General Pre-Licensing Information

• Life, Accident & Health, Variable Products
• Property and Casualty
• Personal Lines
• Surety Bail Bond
• Pre-License Provider Application
• Background Check
• Exam Authorization and Scheduling
• Online Exam Registration and Scheduling with Thomson Prometric
• Testing Centers
• Public Insurance Adjuster Application
• Title Insurance Agent / Solicitor / Marketing Rep. Application
• Limited Authority Agent Application (No testing or Continuing Education Required)
• Surety Bail Bond Agent License Application (Check List)
• Surplus Line Brokers
• Viatical Settlement License Application (Statute) (Regulation)

• Create Address Mailing Lists
• Agent License Number Query
• Line of Authority and Pre-Licensing Education Changes
• Electronic Submission of Appointments and Terminations
• Update Agent Record to Include Email Address
• License Suspension Information 03/04 Compliance Period