Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Andrew N. Mais chaired the initial meeting of the Department’s recently formed Advisory Council on Technology.

The Advisory Council on Technology was created to share information important to consumers and other stakeholders, including; the industry, regulators, technology companies, and InsurTechs which will shape the future of how insurance will be managed and marketed to consumers.

“Technology advances, as evidenced in the growing InsurTech world, are changing the insurance landscape in many ways,” said Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais. “As regulators, it is important that the Connecticut Insurance Department closely collaborates with all stakeholders and InsurTech startups to both support the growth of innovation and to protect consumers which is the center of all regulatory activity.”

“This council will play a central role in offering actionable steps that impact how companies can evolve with new technology, interact with consumers and serve their customers,” Mais said.

An additional advisory council on insurance regulation will have their first meeting on December 12^th.

These councils align with Governor Lamont’s efforts to support businesses and consumers. The Insurance Department is working to be both a facilitator with industry and innovative startups that support Governor Lamont’s efforts to streamline and reengineer how state government serves Connecticut’s taxpayers.