OFFICERS From the
Commissioner’s Desk As I write this, it is the end of August. I am still working from home and going into the office one morning each week to sign documents. I miss my DOI family, but we will continue to do our jobs well despite the challenges of working remotely. The Department has caught up on all delayed licensing examinations, and we are back to pre-pandemic levels of scheduling and moderating exams. After the DOI pushed for some reductions, the health insurance filings for 2021 were submitted, reviewed by our actuaries and finalized. Our national five-year accreditation is scheduled for September and will occur virtually, which will be new for everyone and may present some challenges. We will make it work, and I am confident that we will receive full accreditation once again. Consumer complaint investigations, fraud investigations, market conduct examinations, financial analysis and health, life, property and casualty filing reviews continue to take place. Currently, COVID-19 guidance is not monopolizing the insurance industry, but we continue to monitor Kentucky’s COVID status so we can be proactive in addressing any new developments. So, as I stated above, DOI continues to do our jobs and do them well. It is a testimony to our DOI family. At the beginning of this pandemic, I stressed that the insurance industry is an essential business to the Governor’s Office. Kentuckians rely on the protection their insurance coverage provides, and more importantly, our fellow citizens depend on you---the insurance agent. During any uncertain times, “peace of mind” and financial security become even more critical. You are the face of the insurance industry, and you should always be available to answer questions and provide assistance to your clients. The Department of Insurance knows that you are essential, and we look forward to watching you continue your great work. Stay safe and wear your mask,
Ray A. Robertson, CIC
Chair, Mt. Sterling 859.498.3410
Kevin T. Desmond
Chair-Elect, Bellevue 859.491.5100
Whitney L. Floyd, CIC
Vice-Chair, Henderson 270.827.3543
Allen J. Crawford, CIC, CSRM
Treasurer, Somerset 606.679.6311
Stephen R. Kinkade, CPCU, AAI
National Director, Leitchfield 270.259.5465
Aaron LaRue
Immediate Past Chair, Bardstown 502.348.0050
DIRECTORS Philip Anderton
Lousiville, 502.585.3277
Mark Linkous, CIC
Edmonton, 270.432.3491
John Purdom
Murray, 270.753.4751
Carolyn Reynolds
Richmond, 859.623.8485
Eric Schumacher
Maysville, 606.759.5663
Adam Sheridan
Emerging Leader Chair, Somerset 606.679.6311
Chris J. Wiseman, CIC
Bowling Green, 270.781.2020
Laura Yount, CIC, CISR
London, 606.878.0100
STAFF Tara T. Purvis
President & CEO
Amy Good
Financial Services Director
Katie Hines
Membership Services Director
Taylor A. Lee
Communications Director
Kristie Weyer, CISR
Insurance Services Director
Cassie Young
Workforce Development Director
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