Doug Ommen was appointed as Iowa’s Insurance Commissioner by Gov. Terry Branstad in January 2017, after serving as Interim Commissioner since December 2016.

Commissioner Ommen has a strong public service background. Prior to his appointment, he served as Deputy Insurance Commissioner at the Iowa Insurance Division from August 2013 to December 2016. He also served in the Missouri Department of Insurance (DOI) from 2005 to 2008. As Missouri’s Insurance Director, he was instrumental in several key regulatory reforms.

Commissioner Ommen’s dedication and desire to serve the public began in seeking justice for victims of fraud. As an assistant attorney general and then as chief counsel in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, he led the fight to protect consumers over three decades.

Commissioner Ommen earned his law degree from the Saint Louis University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Iowa and Missouri.