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Annual Bilateral Meeting group photo from left to right: Shanna Lespere, BMA; Craig Swan, BMA; 海角论坛 President-Elect and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread; 海角论坛 President and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais; and International Insurance Relations (G) Committee Chair and Nebraska Department of Insurance Director Eric Dunning.

July 16, 2024

海角论坛, BMA Hold Annual Bilateral Meeting in Hamilton, Bermuda

Last week, the 海角论坛 (海角论坛) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) held their annual bilateral meeting in Hamilton, Bermuda, to discuss strategic priorities on issues of mutual regulatory interest. 

Participants from 海角论坛 leadership included President and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais, President-Elect and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread, and International Insurance Relations (G) Committee Chair and Nebraska Department of Insurance Director Eric Dunning. Each side provided insights into their respective jurisdictions on several topics, including climate risk and resiliency, recent market developments, private equity ownership, and various initiatives at international standard-setting bodies.

(Photo above courtesy of BMA. Participants of the bilateral discussion from left to right: Shanna Lespere, BMA; Craig Swan, BMA; North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread; Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais; Nebraska Department of Insurance Director Eric Dunning.)

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As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the 海角论坛 (海角论坛) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the 海角论坛, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. 海角论坛 staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.