Q&A: Mike Chaney, Commissioner of Insurance, Ms Dept. Of Insurance

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Among the many other changes we have implemented include: extending time limits for MID to review property and casualty rate filings; successfully concluded a legislatively mandated wind mitigation cost benefit analysis and currently are overseeing the creation of a wind mitigation program. Through the State Fire Marshal's Office, we continue to promote fire safety and combat fire deaths by prohibiting the sale or distribution of dangerous novelty lighters, the distribution of over 30,000 free smoke alarms, and passed legislation regarding the sale and distribution of fire standard compliant cigarettes (FSCC), which are designed to reduce the amount of time that a cigarette continues to burn when it is not actively being smoked.

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Q&A: Mike Chaney, Commissioner of Insurance, Ms Dept. Of Insurance

Like Chaney has led the Mississippi Insurance Department during the tough post-Katrina years. But, he still sees much to be done, and plans to run for reelection. The MBJ recently caught up with Chaney and asked him about the wind mitigation program, his dual role as insurance commissioner/state fire marshal, his future pla...

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