Chartrand Communications Award 2025 Recipient Jessica Luff Background on the Award: For more than 20 years, David Chartrand and his incredible associates Susan Morrison, Elaine Bickel, Joy Moore and Art Chartrand were at the helm of IRES. Without the dedication and devotion of these diligent individuals, IRES would not be the organization that it is today. To honor the legacy and work Chartrand Communications did for IRES, the Executive Committee and Board of Directors create

Stay Ahead: NICE Compliance and Continuing Education Reminders As we step into a new compliance year, it’s a great time to reaffirm your commitment to professional development through the National IRES Continuing Education (“NICE”) Program. Whether you’re a seasoned designation holder or newly certified, staying current with your Continuing Education (“CE”) credits ensures your designation remains active and recognized by IRES and the broader insurance community.

The Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (“IRES”) and the IRES Foundation have been working together to reimagine the Advanced Market Conduct Management (“AMCM”) designation program.  

New General Members Ilia Alvarez, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Carrie Blackburn, Utah Insurance Department Ashley Brown, Texas Department of Insurance Arthur Cadena, Texas Department of Insurance William Caterham, Maryland Insurance Administration Lauren Cavanaugh, Risk and Regulatory Consulting

New General Members Isaiah Ariza-Escala, The INS Companies Lisa Corwin, NE DOI Kylie Serpico, VA Bureau of Insurance Sam Boone, VA Bureau of Insurance Marcus Wilson, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation - Insurance Division Molly Nollette, Alaska Division of Insurance Karen Brooks, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner Susan Carroll, Examination Resources, LLC Marie Walker, Examination Resources, LLC Preeti Juturu, Examination Resources, LLC Russell Somm

Summer is the time for making plans. Start those engines and plan to attend the next IRES Foundation National School on Market Regulation. The 2026 School will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, home of the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame as well as being a hub for banking and the financial services industry.