As we commence the new year, I am pleased to reflect on the significant accomplishments of the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (IRES) in 2025 and outline our strategic priorities for 2026. 2025 Achievements Throughout the past year, IRES has facilitated meaningful engagement among members through various channels, including committee meetings, board sessions, executive committee gatherings, the Career Development Seminar in Houston, Texas, and the National Association

Staying on Track: Tips for CE Compliance Continuing Education (CE) is more than a requirement—it’s a commitment to professional growth and regulatory integrity. To help you stay compliant and avoid last-minute stress, here are six practical tips that can make a big difference:

New IRES members and new designees

This simple and age-old question is a staple of small talk conversations around the world. For some enviable individuals, the answer can be given in a few words that rely on common knowledge. Few among us would fail to have a basic idea of the type of labor performed by a construction worker, a teacher, a doctor, or a salesman. Tell someone you are a market conduct specialist, though, and watch their faces go slack as their eyes glaze over for a moment while they try to proce

Tell us about yourself. Who do you work for? What is your job title and role? Where do you live? Tell us about your family. I am the Assistant Chief Market Conduct Examiner for the Texas Department of Insurance. I live in Round Rock, Texas and am a single mother of two (2) adult children, and three (3) grandchildren and a proud momma of two (2) spoiled fur babies.

It has been a busy and productive two months since our Career Development Seminar (“CDS”) in Houston, Texas. I’d like to take a moment to share what several of our committees have been working on. The Meetings & Elections Committee, chaired by Chrystal Bartuska, has successfully negotiated a contract for our 2027 event, which is now under review and vote by the Executive Committee. The Membership & Benefits Committee, led by Brett Bache, has been diligently updating the State