Gov. Evers Announces Insurance Commissioner Afable Leaving Administration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is leaving the Evers Administration. Commissioner Afable will leave his position next month and retire from public service.
“Mark has been a part of our administration from the very beginning, and his dedication to expanding health insurance access, protecting a competitive insurance marketplace, and building insurance awareness has made a huge difference in our state,” said Gov. Evers. “He’s been a great advocate for consumers while supporting a strong and competitive insurance market, and I’m grateful for Mark’s support and service these past three years. I wish him and his family all the best.”
“I am grateful to Governor Evers for trusting me to serve and for his leadership as we worked to enact regulatory change, drive agency modernization efforts, expand insurance awareness among consumers, and continue Wisconsin’s legacy of having a strong insurance marketplace,” said Commissioner Afable. “The insurance industry is in a period of great change as regulators and insurers evaluate issues of race, big data, and climate change. I have greatly appreciated the governor’s support as we kept those issues at the forefront while facing the unprecedented challenges of the past year.”
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek will serve as interim commissioner following Commissioner Afable’s departure. Deputy Commissioner Houdek was appointed to his current position by Commissioner Afable in January 2019.
“Wisconsin consumers, insurance industry stakeholders, and our agency staff have all benefited from Commissioner Afable’s leadership these past three years His work has kept Wisconsin’s insurance industry strong throughout the pandemic,” said Deputy Commissioner Houdek. “As interim commissioner, I will continue to focus on maintaining a financially strong and competitive insurance marketplace to ensure that every Wisconsinite can access the high quality, affordable insurance coverage they need.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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