Insurance Commissioner News

Kitzman Appointed as Next Texas Insurance Commissioner

Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced the appointment of Eleanor Kitzman of Austin as Texas Insurance Commissioner, effective Aug. 15, 2011, for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2013. She will replace Mike Geeslin, who announced earlier this year that he …

West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Cline to Retire

West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Jane L. Cline will retire after 10 years on the job. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Cline’s retirement will become effective June 30, 2011 and that he will name a replacement in the future. “I have …

Calif. Commissioner Seeks Insurance Rate Review Authority

Calif. Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has released draft guidance for Senate Bill 1163. The new law, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2011, requires health insurers to provide detailed information regarding proposed premium increases and to submit a certification …