Bill > S587

Introduced Session

This bill creates an Office of the New Jersey Consumer Insurance Advocate, to be in, but not of, the Division of Insurance in the Department of Banking and Insurance. The position of advocate is to be filled through an appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four years and to be performed at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office. Any vacancy occurring in the position of advocate is to be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. If the advocate is unable for any reason to serve a full term of office, the Governor may designate an acting advocate until a successor is appointed and qualified. The advocate is to have at least a baccalaureate degree and five years' experience in property and casualty or life and health insurance, which may include experience as a broker or an agent. Under the bill, the individual appointed is to advocate on behalf of consumers in the State, including before the State Legislature, the Executive and Judicial branches of the State, and any political subdivisions, on matters regarding any line of insurance provided for in New Jersey law.

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Jon Bramnick (R)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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