NCOIL mourns the loss of former Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane. A strong advocate for consumers both in Maryland and nationally with her leadership at the NAIC, Commissioner Birrane was a dedicated public servant and an exceptional insurance regulator which was always on display during her participation at NCOIL Meetings. Our thoughts are with her friends, family, and colleagues.
NCOIL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Eric Cioppa, former Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance and NAIC President. He served at the Bureau for 33 years including over a decade as Superintendent where he worked tirelessly to protect consumers and promote insurer solvency in so many ways. He was also a frequent participant at NCOIL throughout the years and was always a thoughtful speaker. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, & colleagues.
The Financial Services & Multi-Lines Issues Committee met and passed a Resolution Affirming U.S. State-
Based Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Consistent with the McCarran-Ferguson Act
The Joint State-Federal Relations & International Insurance Issues Cmte met and passed the NCOIL Individual Coverage Health Reimbursements Arrangements Model Act sponsored by Rep. Meredith Craig (OH). The Cmte also discussed the 340B drug pricing program and the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process.
CNN Contributor & former Presidential Advisor @ScottJenningsKY sat down for a fantastic discussion with Rep. Michael Meredith (KY) during the 2026 NCOIL Spring Meeting Keynote Luncheon
The Property & Casualty Insurance Committee met to discuss parametric insurance, insurers use of aerial imaging, and potential amendments to the NCOIL Transportation Network Company Model Act. A presentation was also given on affordability and availability in homeowners insurance.
The Life Insurance & Financial Planning Committee met in Louisville and adopted the NCOIL Model Act Regarding Life Insurers’ Use of Genetic Information
WV Delegate Walter Hall moderates a General Session titled Developments in Rural Health Improvement Policies and the Rural Health Transformation Program
The NCOIL-NAIC Dialogue brought together legislators and regulators to discuss each organization’s priorities and the shared goal of preserving the state-based system of insurance regulation.
The Health Insurance & Long Term Care Issues Committee met in Louisville to discuss access to eye care services, charity care & medical debt reform, and efforts to improve maternal health. The Cmte also readopted three Model laws.
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cmte hears presentations on the OH & KY Work Comp systems as well as innovations and treatments for mental injuries.
NCOIL President Sen. Paul Utke (MN) recently sat down with the Institutes Griffith Foundation to discuss his plans for his term as NCOIL President as well as the long standing partnership between NCOIL and the Griffith Foundation. Click the link below to check it out!
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