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Jay Bradford
| Jay Bradford | ||
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| Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 15, 2009 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $120,258 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 31, 2008 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Mike Beebe | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Arkansas State Senate | ||
| 2000 – 2007 | ||
| Arkansas House of Representatives | ||
| 1983 – 1999 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Subiaco Academy | |
| Bachelor's | Henderson State College (1963) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 30, 1940 | |
| Place of birth | Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Bradford is a Certified Insurance Counselor (C.I.C.).[2] He has served as co-chair of the Arkansas Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission.[3]
Education
- Subiaco Academy
- Henderson State College, Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Psychology, 1963
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Honorary Doctor of Science[2]
Political career
Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance (2009-Present)
Bradford was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe on January 15, 2009. As the commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor, Bradford is not subject to periodic reappointment.
Department of Human Services (2007-2009)
Before becoming commissioner, Bradford served for two years as Director of the Behavioral Health Services division in the Arkansas Department of Human Services.[3]
Arkansas State Senate (2000-2007)
From 2000 to 2007, Bradford held a seat in the Arkansas State Senate and served as president pro tempore of the state senate.[3]
Arkansas House of Representatives (1983-1999)
He also served for 24 years in both state legislative houses; from 1983 to 1999 he was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives and he served variously as speaker pro tempore of the House.[3]
Appointments
2008
Bradford was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe on December 31, 2008, with it taking effect January 15, 2009.[4]
Personal
He and his wife, Anne, have one child.[3]
Recent news
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- Bradford inducted into School of Business Hall of Fame - THV 11
- Details emerge on Arkansas "private option" for Medicaid expansion - Arkansas Times (blog)
- Arkansas Joining Interstate Insurance Regulation Compact - Insurance Journal
- Hundreds to be hired to help Arkansans enroll in insurance exchange - Log Cabin Democrat
- The Kansas City Star - Kansas City Star
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See also
- Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance
- Governor of Arkansas
- Gov. Mike Beebe
- Arkansas Auditor of State
- Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
- Attorney General of Arkansas
- Arkansas Secretary of State
External links
- Arkansas Department of Insurance - Commissioner Bradford
- Arkansas Department of Insurance
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
References
- ↑ Arkansas Insurance Department, "Home," accessed May 22, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arkansas Insurance Department "Commissioner Bio" Accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Project VoteSmart, "Bio of Jay Bradford," accessed June 22, 2011
- ↑ Office of the Arkansas Governor, "Governor Beebe Names Bradford As Insurance Commissioner," December 31, 2008
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Arkansas House of Representatives 1983–1999 |
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Arkansas State Senate 2000-2007 |
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Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance 2009–present |
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