North Carolina Department of Insurance

"Wayne Goodwin was elected by the citizens of North Carolina in 2008 as the state's tenth Insurance Commissioner.

As Insurance Commissioner, Goodwin has been a champion for consumers through fair ratemaking, injury prevention efforts, and close regulation of insurance company solvency and industry practices. Since taking the oath of office, he has redoubled the department's efforts in fighting insurance fraud and has saved approximately $1 billion for North Carolina's consumers and businesses.

In addition to his responsibilities as Insurance Commissioner, Goodwin is the State Fire Marshal and plays a vital role in protecting lives and property in North Carolina. The Office of State Fire Marshal is responsible for training fire and rescue personnel, administering the state building code, securing property insurance for state-owned buildings, and reviewing construction plans for state building projects.

Active on a national level with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Goodwin serves as chairman of the Consumers Board of Trustees and the Consumer Connection working group, and is vice chairman of the Association's Southern Zone of Commissioners."

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