Acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Millerannounced today that nearly 5,000 consumers in the state received$66.8 million in restitution payments or credits through therestoration of stolen funds, the payment of denied or underpaidclaims, and the refunding of overcharged premiums during the firstquarter of 2015.

“My Administration is committed to protecting consumers acrossthe commonwealth,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “These types ofpredatory practices will not be tolerated on my watch. Familiesshould always get the coverage they deserve at the prices they haveagreed to pay.”

“Pennsylvanians spend hard earned money to protect theirfamilies by purchasing many types of coverage, including life,home, auto, and health insurance. The state has a competitiveinsurance market, which is good for consumers, because competitionincreases options and holds down prices,” added Acting SecretaryMiller. “But, if a customer is victimized by an unscrupulousinsurance producer or an unfair business practice, the PA InsuranceDepartment will do everything possible to make that consumerwhole.”