Nevada
Department of Business & Industry Director Dianne Cornwall announced the
appointment of Scott J. Kipper as the new Commissioner of the Division of
Insurance. Kipper replaces Alice Molasky-Arman, who retired as Insurance
Commissioner in September.
Kipper has
over 23 years of experience in the insurance industry. Since 2007, Kipper has
served as the Insurance Administrator of the Oregon Insurance Division. Prior
to his service in Oregon, Kipper served as Deputy Commissioner at the Office of
Health Insurance for the Louisiana Department of Insurance and Senior Regional
Director for State Affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plans. A graduate of
the University of Wyoming, Kipper earned his bachelor’s of science degree in
business administration.
“Mr.
Kipper comes to us with extensive knowledge of insurance regulation, legislative
expertise, and management experience,” Director Cornwall said. “He will
provide the leadership needed to direct the vital oversight work of this dynamic
agency.”
As
Commissioner, Kipper will oversee the functions of the Nevada Division of
Insurance. Under the auspices of the Department of Business and Industry, the
Division of Insurance is charged with protecting the rights of the consumer and
the public’s interest in dealings with the insurance industry. The Division
regulates and licenses insurance producers, brokers and other professionals;
sets ethical and financial standards for insurance companies; and reviews
rates. The Division also reviews programs operated by self-insured employers
for workers’ compensation, and investigates claims of insurance fraud.
“I am
pleased to be appointed to the Commissioner position by Director Cornwall,”
Kipper said. “The Division of Insurance is more
than a regulatory agency; it also provides consumer protection. I look forward
to putting my experience to work in public service for Nevadans.”
Kipper
will begin his duties as Commissioner of the Division of Insurance on Monday,
December 29, 2008.
For more
information about the Division of Insurance, visit its Web site at
http://doi.state.nv.us/.
