FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 CONSUMER LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 7, 2010) — The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is accepting applications for the 2011 Consumer Liaison Program.

Established in 1992, the Consumer Liaison Program promotes consumer representation and interaction with the NAIC members by providing funding for qualified consumer representatives to participate in NAIC meetings.

"This program is a hallmark of our consumer education and protection goals," said Jane L. Cline, NAIC President and West Virginia Insurance Commissioner. "We value the input, perspective and collaborative information sharing fostered by consumer liaisons and encourage anyone interested in strengthening our efforts to apply."
 

The NAIC defines a consumer organization as a national, state, or local organization that serves to protect the interests of consumers as they relate to the regulation of insurance. In order to qualify for funding, a candidate shall:

• Have a commitment to representing consumer interests in insurance regulation;
• Represent a non-profit organization;
• Be willing to fully participate in NAIC national meetings and related conference calls;
• Have demonstrated expertise and experience on insurance-related issues addressed by the NAIC;
• Not have obligations or commitments to an industry that conflict with his/her responsibilities to represent consumer interests; and
• Require NAIC funding in order to fully participate in NAIC national meetings and conference calls.

Consumer organizations which do not want or need to request funding can apply for an unfunded consumer representative position.

Click HERE for additional information about the NAIC’s Consumer Liaison Program and the application process.  

The application deadline is Oct. 31, 2010. All applicants are required to complete the application and attach all documents requested. Applicants will be notified in December regarding their selection as a funded or unfunded consumer representative.

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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