Miss. Insurance Dept. revokes licenses of 21 insurance agents

Miss. Insurance Dept.

Key points

• Commissioner Mike Chaney at the Commissioner's Roundtable this morning during the NAIC Summer National Session in Chicago, August 2024 (Photo from MID on Facebook).
• According to The department, the agents may appeal the decisions pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 83-17-83.
• Auditor launches Non-Profit Spending website showing Mississippi has paid non-profits over $4.2 billion since 2020.
• This latest round of revocations comes after the Mississippi Insurance Department revoked the licenses of 59 insurance agents in July for similar reasons.
• Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney remarked his office learned concerning the misrepresentation by the 21 agents through the department's investigative division.

Miss. Insurance Dept. Revokes licenses. Miss. Insurance Dept. Revokes licenses of 21 insurance agents. By: Frank Corder – October 21, 2026.

"To put it simply, the agents lied on their applications, " Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney.

In practice, the Mississippi Insurance Department confirmed Wednesday that the agency was revoking the licenses of 21 insurance agents after they failed to appear at a hearing this week.

Meanwhile, the agents are accused of obtaining or maintaining a Mississippi resident producer license through material misrepresentation or false pretenses in violation of state law.

Mississippi Insurance Department revokes licenses allegedly gained under false pretenses from 59 agents.

Despite receiving notice, none of the agents appeared to refute the claims against them.

"To put it simply, the agents lied on their applications, " Chaney remarked. "The cases were scheduled for hearings on October 15, 2026. Nevertheless, none of the agents demonstrated up to defend themselves, and the licenses were revoked immediately."

According to The department, the agents may appeal the decisions pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 83-17-83. Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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