Connecticut Senate confirms Josh Hershman as state’s 34th insurance commissioner

www.Insurancebusinessmag.com, Josh Recamara, April 12, 2026

The former life insurer CEO and data standards leader steps into the top regulatory post in the “Insurance Capital of the World"

The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has confirmed that the state Senate has approved Josh Hershman (pictured) as Connecticut’s 34th insurance commissioner, formalizing his leadership of a regulator that oversees one of the most significant insurance markets in the US.

The confirmation follows Senate passage of Senate Resolution 8 on April 8, 2026. The resolution passed unanimously and was placed on the Senate consent calendar. Hershman has served as commissioner on an interim basis since December 2025, following his appointment by Governor Ned Lamont to succeed Andrew Mais. Continue Article