Iowa Commissioner of Insurance
| Iowa Commissioner of Insurance | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Nick Gerhart |
| Assumed office: | February 1, 2013 |
| Compensation: | $106,623 |
| Other Iowa Executive Offices | |
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The insurance commissioner oversees companies and individuals in the sale of insurance in Iowa and has general control over all aspects of their business, from the forms they use to the rates they charge. The Insurance Division also has statutory authority over many activities related to the sale of securities and other regulated products in the state.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Nick Gerhart.[2]
Authority
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Duties
The mission statement of the Iowa Insurance Division is as follows: "The Iowa Insurance Division shall protect consumers through consumer education and by effectively and efficiently providing a fair, flexible and positive regulatory environment."[1]
Divisions
The Iowa Department of Insurance has five main divisions:[3]
- Market Regulation Bureau
- Company Regulation Bureau
- Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
- Securities and Regulated Industries Bureau
- Insurance Fraud Bureau
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the commissioner of insurance was paid an estimated $106,623. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Iowa Insurance Division
330 Maple St.
Des Moines, IA 50319-0065
Phone: 515-281-5705
Fax: 515-281-3059
Toll Free Consumer Line: 877-955-1212
Agent Licensing: 515-281-7757
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