Nebraska’s recent weather outbreaks have produced strong winds, large hail, and heavy rains, leaving countless Nebraskans with damage to their homes and property.

“Knowing what to do after severe weather hits can help keep your family and property safe,” stated Director of Insurance, Bruce Ramge. In addition to his staff being available to assist with answering insurance-related questions, Director Ramge also offers the following tips for those affected by weather-related damages:

Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI) Deputy Director and General Counsel, Christine Neighbors, has been awarded the Robert Dineen Award for Outstanding Service and Contribution to the State Regulation of Insurance. Neighbors received the award at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Fall National Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland on November 19, 2015. She was one of three regulators to receive the award this year, joining regulators from Tennessee and Texas.

“Christy is known nationally for her tremendous work with international insurance matters and has developed a great deal of respect for her work on the subject matter of insurance group supervision,” said NDOI Director Bruce Ramge. “Nebraska’s domestic insurance industry includes several large insurance groups. Christy’s work benefits Nebraskans and the U.S. insurance industry.”

The Nebraska Department of Insurance is finishing its statewide informational sessions on the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Beginning on Tuesday, November 3, the Department will be informing Nebraskans about changes to Obamacare in Norfolk, South Sioux City, and Fremont. Individuals are invited to attend these public meetings.