Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi News

NAIC Hiring Consultant to Review Its Decision-Making, Governance

The national organization for state insurance regulators, which has been telling federal and international regulators how they should govern the industry, has decided to engage a consultant to audit its own governance and policy-making practices. The National Association of Insurance …

Conn.-Based Insurers Now Required to Participate in NAIC Climate Risk Surveys

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi today announced that Connecticut-based insurance companies will now be required to complete the annual Climate Risk Survey that was initially adopted in 2009 as a voluntary report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). …

Connecticut Commissioner Offers Advice on Preparing for Winter Storm

As the Northeast and New England states brace for a major blizzard, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi is offering policyholders tips on preparing for the storm and filing claims if there is property loss. “One of the most important things …

Connecticut Commissioner Named NAIC’s International Committee Chair

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi has recently been named chairman of the International Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).The committee’s mission is to strengthen the global regulatory system through close cooperation with international regulators and support the …

Connecticut Regulators Recovered $8.7M for Policyholders, Taxpayers in 2012

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi announced last week that the Connecticut Insurance Department recovered approximately $8.7 million for policyholders and state taxpayers in 2012. The department’s consumer affairs unit fielded more than 6,100 complaints and inquiries and helped policyholders recoup …