Tell us about yourself:
My career in insurance started when I joined the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation in 2018. I’ve held several roles from working on prescription drug pricing issues, policy development on issues related to auto insurance rating and wildfires, and now overseeing our P&C product regulation and compliance team. I have my B.S. in human physiology and religious studies from University of Oregon and an M.P.H. focusing on health law from Boston University.
It’s been wonderful time learning from the team and deep diving into the world of market regulation from the start when forms are filed to when compliance issues arise. Last year was my first time at IRES both attending CDS then receiving my MCM. Now, I serve as a co-chair for Oregon’s State Chapter. When I am not working on insurance issues, you can find me out on the trails and in the mountains.
How long have you been a member of IRES?
1 year.
What made you get involved as a State Chair?
Oregon’s State Chapter had been established for awhile but had not met for some time. My colleagues were interested in getting the chapter back up and running. We decided to elect co-chairs representing both health and P&C. My co-chair, Colette, and I work together to make sure IRES information is provided to the team and highlight opportunities for training that are available. I’m looking forward to continuing to strengthen our chapter and work with other state chapters!
Do you have any advice for new IRES members to make the most out of their membership?
Since I am still fairly new and learning lots, I would encourage new members to really take advantage of the trainings provided and the opportunities to connect with fellow regulators at events such as the Career Development Seminar. The MCM designation is great place to start before exploring other designations such as AIE that will only expand your knowledge and regulatory skills.
Interested In Becoming a State Chair?
We need your help in recruitment!
Did you know that in addition to the annual Career Development Seminar and other activities of the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society on the national level, virtually every state is also organized on a local level. State Chapters are encouraged to set their own priorities, elect their own officers, hold their own meetings and elect or name a State Chair. The State Chairs are members of the IRES State Chair Subcommittee and meet by phone each month. Some positives on becoming a State Chair and participating in the monthly calls include:
Keep up to date on any upcoming IRES events such as the IRES CDS that takes place in August each year;
Keep up to date on any new educational programs and opportunities through IRES;
Keep up to date on any important topics passed on to the State Chairs from other IRES Committees;
A chance to communicate/network with your fellow regulators from other jurisdictions;
An opportunity to keep your fellow employees up to date on IRES events/training opportunities; and
Continuing Education credits for your participation in the monthly meetings.
If you are interested in becoming a State Chair, please refer to the State Chapters page on the IRES website (click here) to see if your state has a State Chair in place, or contact Brett Bache at brett.bache@dbr.ri.gov or Jessica Luff at Jessica.Luff@delaware.gov for details on becoming a State Chair.
We currently show the following states as not having a State Chair:
ALASKA, ARKANSAS, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
GEORGIA, HAWAII, IDAHO, IOWA,KENTUCKY, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA
MONTANA, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA
SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, WYOMING
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