The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Nominating Committee has selected Arkansas Senator Jason Rapert to serve as president during the annual meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona, from Nov. 16 to 19. The report of the Nominating Committee was affirmed by the Executive Committee.

“I am excited to assume the NCOIL presidency and look forward to continuing to increase state legislator participation around the nation. Our organization has been a leader in educating policymakers to make informed insurance policy decisions that protect consumers and ensure a vibrant insurance marketplace in every state,” Senator Rapert said. “Rep. Riggs has done an outstanding job as president and I look forward to his counsel as immediate past president.”

Past experience

Senator Rapert has had a successful career in the financial services and insurance industry, has been a member of NCOIL since Nov. 2011, chairs the Arkansas Senate Insurance & Commerce Committee, serves on the IIPRC and was recently named co-legislator of the year by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. He assumes the presidency after serving in all the NCOIL officer steps beginning in 2015 — treasurer, secretary and vice president. As an officer he has chaired the Audit Committee, the Budget Committee and the NCOIL — NAIC Dialogue.

Other key members

Vermont Rep. Bill Botzow will serve as vice president, Indiana Rep. Matt Lehman will remain as treasurer and California Assemblyman Kenneth Cooley was elected to serve as secretary. Kentucky Rep. Steve Riggs and Indiana Sen. Travis Holdman will serve as immediate past presidents.

Rapert will announce committee chairs and vice chairs in the coming weeks.