Department of Commerce

• Vermont Expands Cell-Captive Protection

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 3, 2011

  Captives in Vermont will enjoy greater protection of their assets now that a bill has been passed by the state legislature that will allow for the separation of risk within a captive cell.

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  Benefiting From A Greener World

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 22, 2011

  Among the more controversial topics that we cover is global warming and its impact upon the insurance industry. Opinions aside, are producers missing an opportunity to grow their business by turning green into green?

• Tennessee Gov. Elect Appoints McPeak As New Commissioner

  By NU Online News Service  |  January 12, 2011

  Tennessee Gov.-elect Bill Haslam announced Julie McPeak will be the next commissioner of the state’s Department of Commerce and Insurance.

• Rothman Named Minnesota Commissioner Of Commerce

  By Staff Writer  |  January 7, 2011

  Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appointed attorney Mike Rothman as head of the state's Commerce Department. He will start Jan. 12.

• Hawaii Commissioner To Leave For Law Firm

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 9, 2010

  Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt will leave his position on July 1 to join a Honolulu law firm, according to a Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs statement.