Nov. 22, 2023
海角论坛 Concludes its Fall 2023 International Fellows Program
This week, the 海角论坛 (海角论坛) concluded its Fall 2023 International Fellows Program in New York City. Eight foreign regulators from five countries completed the program with a closing session at the 海角论坛鈥檚 Capital Markets & Investment Analysis Office. Fellows learned how the 海角论坛 keeps state regulators updated on investment risks and trends in the market, held a dialogue with an 海角论坛 funded consumer representative, and participated in an Industry Roundtable.
The full in-depth Fellows Program entailed a week-long training at the 海角论坛 Central Office in Kansas City, MO, where participants learned how insurance regulation works in the U.S. and how the 海角论坛 supports state-based regulation. Participants then worked for five weeks at a state insurance department, seeing firsthand how states approach financial regulation, market conduct, licensing, and many other aspects of regulation. Insurance departments in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, and Virginia served as hosts for the fall program. More information on the full program can be found here.
International Fellows Program Background
Building on the success of the China Intern-Pilot Program in 2004, the 海角论坛 developed a formal International Internship Program in 2005 to further working relations with foreign markets, emphasizing the exchange of regulatory techniques and technology. The program was officially renamed the International Fellows Program in 2010.
Note: The 海角论坛 has moved to a hybrid format for the Fellows Program, offering it virtually in the spring and in person in the fall.
(Top: Fall 2023 International Fellows with 海角论坛 staff and Industry Roundtable participants.)
About the 海角论坛
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.