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California Insurance Commissioner

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The Honorable

Formation
  
Proposition 103

Inaugural holder
  
John Garamendi 1991

California Insurance Commissioner

Term length
  
Four years, two term limit

Website
  
California Department of Insurance

California Insurance Commissioner is an elected executive office position in California. The officeholder is in charge of the California Department of Insurance.

Contents

The current Insurance Commissioner is Democrat Dave Jones.

Duties

  • Oversees and directs all functions of the Department of Insurance.
  • Licenses, regulates, and examines insurance companies.
  • Answers public questions and complaints regarding the insurance industry.
  • Enforces the laws of the California Insurance Code and adopts regulations to implement the laws.
  • The mission is to ensure vibrant markets where insurers keep their promises and the health and economic security of individuals, families, and businesses are protected.
  • Office

    As a result of the passage of Proposition 103 in 1988, the elected office of the California Insurance Commissioner was created in 1991. Previously, the position was held by a person appointed by the Governor. The Insurance Commissioner oversees the Department of Insurance. Democrat Dave Jones won the November 2, 2010 election for California Insurance Commissioner.

    The Insurance Commissioner does not oversee the majority of Health Plans and Health Insurance. HMO Health Plans and PPO Plans offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California are overseen by the California Department of Managed Health Care.

    References

    California Insurance Commissioner Wikipedia