Important CE Deadlines It’s that time of year again, and the deadlines for the National IRES Continuing Education (“NICE”) Program are fast approaching. The NICE Program mandates that all members holding an AIE®, CIE®, or CICSR® must earn and report a minimum of 15 hours of qualifying continuing education (“CE”) credit each year. All items submitted for credit must be completed within the current compliance period, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. All cr

I am an Insurance Supervisor in the Market Conduct Division at the Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”). In this role, I guide my team through all phases of market conduct work, including analysis, continuum actions, and exams. I also work closely with other divisions within the LDI as well as external stakeholders to help monitor and improve the insurance environment in Louisiana.

Saddle Up for the 2025 CDS: “Houston Rodeo of Compliance.” Dust off those boots, grab your Stetson, and head to Houston for the most rootin’-tootin’ insurance regulation roundup of the year! The 2025 IRES Career Development Seminar (CDS) is blazing a trail like never before with this year’s theme: “Houston Rodeo of Compliance: Wrangling the Latest in Insurance Regulation.” From July 27–29, we’re bringing the regulatory rodeo to the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria—and y’all won

Tell us about yourself. I have been with the department for six years. Previously, I worked in the insurance industry handling complex...

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.