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(Nov. 3, 2011)  </strong>The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today presented Danny Saenz of the Texas Department of Insurance with the organization's most prestigious individual honor. Saenz was presented the Robert Dineen Award at the Opening Session of the NAIC Fall National Meeting in National Harbor, Md.</p> <p>"Danny has been an invaluable asset to state-based regulation for the past 23 years," said Susan E. Voss, NAIC President and Iowa Insurance Commissioner. "We have benefitted greatly from his expertise and insight into complex financial issues as well as his significant contributions to international initiatives."</p> <p>Saenz has served as a member of the Financial Analysis Working Group since its inception, working closely on coordination and communication of troubled company situations. He serves as one of the primary contacts on AIG life insurance issues, provides testimony to the federal government and responds to GAO inquiries. 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In addition, Saenz has traveled extensively to represent the NAIC abroad at the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).</p> <p>Established in 1989 and named in honor of the founder of the NAIC's Support and Services Office - now its Central Office - the Robert Dineen Award is presented to an individual in recognition of his or her outstanding achievement as a career regulator.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 4.5pt;"> <p style="text-align:center" align="center"><img id="_x0000_i1044" src="texas_regulator_earns_naics_highest_individual_honor_files/separater_line.gif" alt="_" height="1" border="0" width="66"></p> <p><strong><span style="color:black">About the NAIC </span></strong></p> <p>The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the U.S. standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. 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