Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee

The following task forces and working groups report to the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee:

• Antifraud Task Force
• Consumer Connections Working Group
• Consumer Disclosures Working Group
• Complaint Issues Working Group
• Market Actions Working Group
• Market Information Systems Task Force
• Market Analysis Procedures Working Group
• Market Conduct Examination Standards Working Group
• Military Sales Working Group

The mission of the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee is to monitor all aspects of the market regulatory process. This includes overseeing (1) the collection of market data, (2) the Market Information Systems, (3) automated applications, (4) the use of desk audits, examinations, interrogatories, investigations and other resources for monitoring market activities, and (5) the analysis of data relevant to market issues. In addition, the Committee will help identify and develop uniform regulatory standards and solutions to problems related to market issues. As part of this function, the Committee will facilitate interstate communication and coordinate collaborative state regulatory actions. The Committee will also review and make recommendations regarding the underwriting and market practices of insurers and producers as those practices affect insurance consumers, including availability and affordability of insurance.