The Al Gross/Jim Long Rookie of the Year Scholarship is named after two long-serving insurance commissioners who passed away shortly after retiring from their positions: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Jim Long and Virginia Commissioner of Insurance Al Gross. Both commissioners were dedicated to serving their constituents and were known for being dedicated leaders, innovators, and mentors. Neither were afraid to get involved in difficult issues and find solutions that l

Charles Darwin once said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” This statement exemplifies the work life of a health care regulator, because to be successful in this line of work, your character needs adaptability skills, a bit of fortitude, perseverance, and a decent amount of stubbornness.

The Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) had a busy six months through June of this year. This mid-year report provides a summary of the three priorities of the Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee, a summary of work completed in the first half of the year, and a preview of what lies ahead for the rest of 2025.

The National IRES Continuing Education (“NICE”) Program is a professional development initiative that requires all members holding the AIE®, CIE®, and/or CICSR® designations to earn 15 hours of continuing education (“CE”) credit annually. The program aims to ensure that every active designation holder actively pursues ongoing education throughout their career to stay informed about the challenges facing the insurance industry. The NICE program is designed to provide maximum

A message from the IRES President. I hope your Spring is off to a good start and you all had a Happy Easter with family and friends.  My Granddaughter is eight months old and is the “star” of the show, as my husband puts it.  We are enjoying every minute we get to spend with her!

Tell us about yourself. I graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Business Management & Leadership in 2011. My insurance...