Connecticut Senate Confirms Josh Hershman as State Insurance Commissioner
The Connecticut Senate has confirmed Josh Hershman as the state's 34th insurance commissioner. Hershman has been serving in an interim capacity since December 2025, following the retirement of Andrew N. Mais. Hershman, who previously served as deputy insurance commissioner and CEO of the Immigrant Life Insurance Co. of America, aims to improve the affordability and availability of insurance across all lines. His background includes modernizing data exchange in the insurance industry and focusing on AI's impact on insurance. The Connecticut Insurance Department, which he now leads, oversees 1,609 licensed companies and is funded through assessments on these companies. 
