Advisory: Department of Insurance hosts 6th Annual Insurance Diversity Summit
News: 2017 Press Release
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones will host the 6th Annual Insurance Diversity Summit at California State University, Sacramento and present diversity awards to select insurers and organizations.
With the most attendees to date, the nation's largest insurers, local and national business organizations, diverse business owners, and other stakeholders come together at the summit for breakout sessions featuring prominent speakers from across the country, business matchmaking sessions, and a first ever resource expo. This year's summit will present the results of the California and Multistate Insurance Diversity Surveys, which include data on the procurement of diverse suppliers and governing boards from insurance companies.
WHO: California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones
WHEN: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
10 a.m. Commissioner Jones speaks
12:15 p.m. Commissioner Jones presents diversity awards
WHERE: California State University, Sacramento
University Union
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
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Media Notes:
- For advanced information about the summit please contact the Press Office at 916-492-3566.
- More information on the 6th Annual Insurance Diversity Summit
- More information on the Insurance Diversity Initiative
Led by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the California Department of Insurance is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. Under the Commissioner’s direction, the Department uses its authority to protect Californians from insurance rates that are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, oversee insurer solvency to pay claims, set standards for agents and broker licensing, perform market conduct reviews of insurance companies, resolve consumer complaints, and investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. Consumers are urged to call 1-800-927-4357 with any questions or contact us at www.insurance.ca.gov via webform or online chat. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800-927-4357. Teletypewriter (TTY), please dial 800-482-4833.
