Insurance Departments
Find contact information for insurance departments and local insurance agents, or file a complaint.
Michigan
Anita G. Fox was appointed Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer effective January 14, 2019.
DIFS is the State of Michigan department responsible for regulating Michigan's financial industries, including banks, credit unions, and insurance and mortgage companies. DIFS provides a focal point for consumer protection, enables efficient and effective regulation, and positions the insurance and financial services sector of Michigan's economy for growth. The agency is staffed by more than 350 professionals dedicated to promoting economic growth and protecting Michigan consumers by ensuring that the companies that it regulates are safe and sound, follow state and federal law, and are entitled to the public confidence.
Ms. Fox has more than three decades of legal experience, including managing complex litigation in federal and state courts in Michigan and nationwide. She is a recognized authority in insurance coverage. She has lectured for Mealy's Insurance in the U.S. and abroad, in addition to teaching Insurance Law at Michigan State University College of Law.
Ms. Fox was inducted into the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. She has also served in a staff advisory role on several U.S. Presidential campaigns and was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to serve as board member and legal counsel for a number of charitable foundations.
Department of Insurance and Financial Services
P.O. Box 30220
Lansing, MI 48909-7720
United States
Primary Phone Number:
Primary Fax Number:
-
Department
Category
Contact
Phone
Email
-
Michigan
Budget and Technology
Megan Ramos
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Directorramosm1@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Financial Statement Filing and Analysis - Domestic Insurers, Holding Companies
Kristin Hynes
Director – Office of Insurance Evaluationhynesk@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Financial Statement Filing and Analysis - Foreign Insurers
Kristin Hynes
Director – Office of Insurance Evaluationhynesk@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Insurance Licensing and Market Conduct
Michele Riddering
Directorridderingm@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Insurance Rates and Forms - Life & Health
Julie N. Merriman
Director - Office of Insurance Rate and Formsmerrimanj2@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Insurance Rates and Forms - Property & Casualty
Julie N. Merriman
Director - Office of Insurance Rate and Formsmerrimanj2@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
InsurTech
Joseph Sullivan
Director, Office of Innovation and ResearchSullivanj15@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Legislative Liaison
Vacant
Chief of Staff -
Michigan
Legislative Liaison
Joseph Sullivan
Director, Office of Innovation and ResearchSullivanj15@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Market Regulation
Joseph Stoddard
Director, Office of Appeals and Market Regulationstoddardj6@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Media Relations/Public Information
Chelsea Lewis
Director of CommunicationsLewisC31@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Â鶹´«Ã½ Liaison
Holly Erb
Senior Executive Management AssistantErbH@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Receivership
Thomas A. Mitchell
Director of ReceivershipMitchellt5@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Surplus and Special Lines Taxes
Sherry Barrett
Analystbarretts3@michigan.gov
-
Michigan
Troubled Companies
Kristin Hynes
Director – Office of Insurance Evaluationhynesk@michigan.gov
Find an Insurance Agent
Select a state or jurisdiction to search for an insurance agent.
File a Complaint
Having a problem with an insurance company or agent? Find your state insurance department and file a complaint.
InsurTech, Innovation & Technology Contacts
Find state contacts ready to introduce you to the regulatory process.