Proof of insurance is filed by providing a SR22 certificate to DMV. To obtain a SR22 certificate, contact an insurance company licensed to do business in Wisconsin. Show
Most insurance companies that file SR22 certificates will electronically file or mail the information to DMV. The electronically filed information is usually entered automatically on the customer's driver record within one to two working days. If the insurance company does not, or will not, file the SR22 certificate on your behalf, you can fax or email it to the contact below. You must submit the actual SR22 certificate, we are unable to accept an insurance summary or other general proof of insurance. When filing an SR22 owner only policy, insurance companies should fill out the certificate in the normal fashion except:
Check the status of your insurance filing Filing insurance in lieu of sponsorship If you are filing a SR22 certificate in lieu of sponsorship, it’s important that you tell the insurance agent you want to obtain insurance "in lieu of sponsorship" so that the agent understands the filing is not required due to a revocation or suspension of your operating privilege. License surrender in lieu of filing If, at any time during the three-year filing period, you wish to stop carrying SR22 proof of insurance and discontinue driving in Wisconsin, you can avoid paying the additional fees by surrendering your driver license to the DMV before canceling the insurance while the SR22 policy is still in effect. Find contact information for insurance departments and local insurance agents, or file a complaint. Find an Insurance AgentSelect a state or jurisdiction to search for an insurance agent. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Select State File a ComplaintHaving a problem with an insurance company or agent? Find your state insurance department and file a complaint. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Select State InsurTech, Innovation & Technology ContactsFind state contacts ready to introduce you to the regulatory process. Resources and LinksFrom Ballotpedia
The Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance is an appointed position in the Wisconsin state government. The position was created by the legislature in 1871 to ensure that the insurance industry "responsibly and adequately met the insurance needs of Wisconsin citizens."[1] The current mission of the office is to lead the way in informing and protecting the public and responding to its insurance needs.[1] Current officeholderThe current officeholder is Nathan Houdek. He was appointed to the position in January 2022 by Governor Tony Evers (D).[2] Wisconsin law provides that heads of independent agencies may create and appoint such councils and committees as the operation of the agency requires. Wisconsin Statutes, Section 15.04
The creation of the commissioner of insurance is designated in Wisconsin Statutes. Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 15.73, Office of commissioner of insurance; creation
The insurance law, Section 601.20 of Wisconsin Statutes, authorizes the commissioner of insurance to create advisory councils and committees to assist in dealing with regulatory problems. Wisconsin Statutes, Section 601.20
QualificationsQualifications for the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance are detailed within the Wisconsin State Statutes, Chapter 15.73: The commissioner shall not:
AppointmentsThe commissioner of insurance is appointed by the governor.[3] VacanciesIn the instance of a vacancy, under Chapter 15.05 of the Wisconsin Statutes, a new commissioner is nominated by the governor.[4] DutiesAs of February 2021, the duties of the office included:[1]
DivisionsNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for information that describes the divisions (if any exist) of a state executive office. That information for the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added. After extensive research we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. State budgetSee also: Wisconsin state budget and financesThe budget for the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance in Fiscal Year 2022 was $19,667,900.[6] CompensationSee also: Compensation of state executive officers2021In 2021, the commissioner received a salary of $135,262, according to the Council of State Governments.[7] 2020In 2020, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $132,600 according to the Council of State Governments.[8] 2019In 2019, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $130,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[9] 2018In 2018, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $119,413 according to the Council of State Governments.[10] 2017In 2017, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $119,413 according to the Council of State Governments.[11] 2016In 2016, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $119,413 according to the Council of State Governments.[12] 2015In 2015, the insurance commissioner received a salary of $119,864 according to the Council of State Governments.[13] 2014In 2014, the commissioner received a salary of $118,676 according to the Council of State Governments.[14] 2013In 2013, the commissioner's salary remained at $117,500 according to the Council of State Governments.[15] 2012In 2012, the commissioner received a salary of $117,500 according to the Council of State Governments. Historical officeholdersNote: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any additional information about this office for inclusion on this section and/or page, please email us. Mark Afable, 2019-2022 State profile
Presidential voting patternSee also: Presidential voting trends in WisconsinWisconsin voted for the Democratic candidate in five out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020. Pivot Counties (2016)Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, 23 are located in Wisconsin, accounting for 11.17 percent of the total pivot counties.[16] Pivot Counties (2020)In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Wisconsin had 21 Retained Pivot Counties and two Boomerang Pivot Counties, accounting for 11.60 and 8.00 percent of all Retained and Boomerang Pivot Counties, respectively. More Wisconsin coverage on Ballotpedia
Recent newsThe link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles. Contact infoPhysical address: 125 South Webster Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703-3474 See also
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What is the official name of the department agency or office in charge of insurance regulation for Washington State?Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
What is the official name of the department agency or office in charge of insurance regulation for Kansas?The Kansas Legislature established the Kansas Insurance Department in 1871.
Who is in charge of Wisconsin insurance Department?Nathan Houdek
Commissioner Houdek serves as the state's chief regulator of insurance and oversees the operations of the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
What agency regulates the insurance industry?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.
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