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Arkansas

Jimmy Harris

Interim Commissioner

Southeast Zone

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Jimmy is a lifelong Arkansan with over two decades experience in the business of insurance split between the industry and regulatory spaces. He began his career in the insurance and financial services industry with MetLife, offering insurance and securities products before purchasing an Allstate agency which he ran until joining the Arkansas Insurance Department in 2012. 

Currently, he is the Compliance Director for the Arkansas Insurance Department where one of his team’s main responsibilities is reviewing the rate and form filings of all licensed insurance companies admitted to do business in Arkansas. Other responsibilities in the Compliance Division include the Arkansas Auto Insurance Plan, Arkansas Rural Risk Underwriting Association, Worker’s Compensation servicing carrier administration, PEO licensing, purchasing and risk retention group oversight, the market assistance program for Earthquake coverage, life settlements, charitable gift annuities, the Arkansas all-payer claims database (APCD), and the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace. 

Over the years he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of the industry and a commitment to delivering top-notch customer service. 

Jimmy also serves on several national insurance committees and working groups at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the Interstate Insurance Compact

Office Information
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Arkansas Department of Commerce Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way
Bldg 4
Little Rock, AR 72202-2087
United States

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  • Department

    Category

    Contact

    Phone

    Email

  • Arkansas

    Randy Robinson
    Director, Risk Management

    (501) 371-2690

    randy.robinson@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Tasha Pankey
    Manager, Human Resources

    (501) 371-2815

    tasha.pankey@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Letty Hardee
    Deputy Commissioner, Information Services

    (501) 371-2664

    letty.hardee@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Nathan Culp
    Director, Public Employee Claims

    (501) 371-2708

    nathan.culp@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Dan Reber
    Director, Criminal Investigation Division

    (501) 371-2796

    dan.reber@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Agent Licensing

    Peggy Dunlap
    Insurance Licensing Manager, Agent Licensing

    (501) 371-2760

    peggy.dunlap@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Annual Statements

    Mel Anderson
    Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Finance

    (501) 371-2665

    mel.anderson@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Company Licensing

    Mel Anderson
    Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Finance

    (501) 371-2665

    mel.anderson@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Consumer Complaints and Inquires

    Lindsay Harp
    Manager, Consumer Services

    (501) 371-2640

    insurance.consumers@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Consumer Counseling Program for Seniors

    Carroll Astin
    Manager, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)

    (501) 371-2785

    carroll.astin@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Department Counsel

    Booth Rand
    Legal

    (501) 371-2820

    booth.rand@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Examinations - Agent

    Peggy Dunlap
    Insurance Licensing Manager, Agent Licensing

    (501) 371-2760

    peggy.dunlap@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Examinations - Financial/Market Conduct

    Mel Anderson
    Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Finance

    (501) 371-2665

    mel.anderson@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    General Counsel

    Sara Farris
    General Counsel

    (501) 371-2829

    sara.farris@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Guaranty Funds

    Vacant
    Deputy Receiver, Liquidation Division

  • Arkansas

    Guaranty Funds

    Russ Galbraith
    Chief Deputy Commissioner

    (501) 371-2620

    russ.galbraith@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Health Insurance Marketplace

    Chantel Allbritton
    Regulatory Health Link

    (501) 371-2755

    chantel.allbritton@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    InsurTech

    Russ Galbraith
    Chief Deputy Commissioner

    (501) 371-2620

    russ.galbraith@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance

    Jimmy Harris
    Interim Commissioner

    (501) 671-1621

    Jimmy.Harris@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Market Conduct

    Crystal Phelps
    Market Analysis

    (501) 371-2841

    crystal.phelps@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Media Relations/Public Information

    Vacant
    Communications Director

  • Arkansas

    Policy and Form Filing - Life & Health and Property & Casualty

    Jimmy Harris
    Interim Commissioner

    (501) 671-1621

    Jimmy.Harris@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Premium Tax

    Mary Davis
    Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Accounting

    (501) 682-7678

    Mary.Davis@arkansas.gov

  • Arkansas

    Statistical Reporting

    Jimmy Harris
    Interim Commissioner

    (501) 671-1621

    Jimmy.Harris@arkansas.gov

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