Kent Sullivan has notified Governor Abbott that he will resign as Texas Insurance Commissioner in September to return to the private sector. Sullivan became head of the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) in October 2017 and has led a modernization effort in his three years at the agency. “Texas is grateful to Kent Sullivan for […]
Evan Daniels Named Director of Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced the appointment of Evan Daniels as the new director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Daniels currently serves as the Unit Chief Counsel of the Technology, Innovation and Privacy Unit at the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. “As an expert in state and federal law, Evan […]
California to Require Auto Insurers to Continue COVID-19 Premium Refunds
Consumer groups urge other states to take action. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the California Department of Insurance requires auto insurers to continue their COVID-19 related premium refunds to policyholders from April and May, previously directed by the Commissioner, through June and to continue providing relief for any period after June as conditions […]
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Calls for Commercial Auto Insurance Premium Discounts
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has called upon commercial vehicle insurers to review their Louisiana policies and consider returning a percentage of premium to policyholders whose businesses have been impacted by the stay at home orders put in place as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Following these emergency declarations, many commercial fleet operators are […]
California Insurance Commissioner Calls for 60-Day Auto Insurance Premium Grace Period
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Notice requesting that all auto insurance companies provide their policyholders with at least a 60-day grace period to pay insurance premiums. The Commissioner made the request to ensure policies are not cancelled for nonpayment of premium due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The Notice follows […]
Chris Nicolopoulos Confirmed as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner
Replaces Elias who opposed OEM collision repair procedure legislation in the state. On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Executive Council confirmed Governor Chris Sununu’s nomination of Chris Nicolopoulos of Bow, N.H., to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Insurance. Nicolopoulos takes over from John Elias who resigned effective at the end […]
Carolinas Collision Association Meeting February 20 Features Streamlining Repair Processes, Insurance Commissioner Candidate
BASF’s John Shoemaker, Business Development Manager for BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings, will present on “Practical Production Processes” at the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) Chapter Meeting on February 20 being held at at 6 p.m. at MobileTech, located at 5929 Market St. in Wilmington, N.C. Ronald Pierce, candidate for Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, is also […]
California Insurance Commissioner Now Under Fire Over Use of Public Funds for Housing
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara who apologized last week for taking reelection campaign donations from insurance industry executives and their families is under the spotlight again. Following a report in Politico that Insurance Commissioner Lara billed the state for his Sacramento apartment, a consumer group has called on California officials to investigate to determine the […]
California Insurance Commissioner Responds to Concerns Over Insurance Industry Reelection Campaign Donations, Meetings with Execs
In a letter to Californians on September 3, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara responded to growing concerns over his reelection campaign’s acceptance of funds from executives and family members of insurance companies regulated by his office, breaking a campaign promise and the precedent of previous commissioners. The donations and closely timed meetings with insurance executives with […]
Colorado DOI Announces Noblr Approved to Sell Personal Auto Insurance
Colorado aims to be InsurTech hub. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), has approved the personal auto insurance company Noblr to do business in the state. Easily classified as an InsurTech company, Noblr employs technological innovation through an app that leads to a real-time, usage-based pricing structure […]