FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAIC NAMES 2010 COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 28, 2010) — The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) named its 2010 committee chairs and vice chairs.

"This year's committee leadership is comprised of a dedicated team of individuals who reflect the diverse and proficient breadth of expertise in our membership," said Jane L. Cline, NAIC President and West Virginia Insurance Commissioner. "I look forward to working together with them on the many important strategic initiatives and issues facing us this year."

NAIC leadership met earlier this month to make assignments based on each member's preferences, as well as requirements established by the NAIC's Bylaws. Committee assignments last one year. The 2010 NAIC committee leadership assignments are as follows:

Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee

Chair: Thomas R. Sullivan, Commissioner, Connecticut Insurance Department

Vice Chair: Adam Hamm, Commissioner, North Dakota Insurance Department

Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee

Chair: Sandy Praeger, Commissioner, Kansas Insurance Department

Vice Chair: Joel Ario, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department

Property and Casualty Insurance (C) Committee

Chair: Michael T. McRaith, Director, Illinois Department of Insurance

Vice Chair: Scott H. Richardson, Director, South Carolina Department of Insurance

Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee

Chair: Roger A. Sevigny, Commissioner, New Hampshire Insurance Department

Vice Chair: John M. Huff, Director, Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration

Financial Condition (E) Committee

Chair: Alfred W. Gross, Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Insurance

Vice Chair: Joseph Torti, III, Superintendent, Rhode Island Division of Insurance Regulation

Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee

Chair: Joseph Torti, III, Superintendent, Rhode Island Division of Insurance Regulation

Vice Chair: Leslie A. Newman, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

International Insurance Relations (G) Committee

Chair: Kevin McCarty, Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

Vice Chair: James J. Wrynn, Superintendent, New York State Insurance Department

For more information about the NAIC’s committees and activities, please visit www.naic.org/index_committees.htm.

Click HERE for a complete list of 2010 committee charges.

About the NAIC

Formed in 1871, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a voluntary organization of the chief insurance regulatory officials of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. The NAIC has three offices: Executive Office, Washington, D.C.; Central Office, Kansas City, Mo.; and Securities Valuation Office, New York City. The NAIC serves the needs of consumers and the industry, with an overriding objective of supporting state insurance regulators as they protect consumers and maintain the financial stability of the insurance marketplace. For more information, visit www.naic.org.

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