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Mississippi

Mike Chaney

Commissioner

Southeast Zone

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Mike Chaney, Mississippi’s 11th Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal, is currently serving his fifth term in office. First elected in 2007, Chaney brought extensive business knowledge and experience to the office combined with 15 years of service in the Mississippi House and Senate. 

His priorities in office are focused on consumer protection, healthcare, and fire protection. To that end, Chaney is making strides in healthcare reform; disaster recovery from flood, tornado and hurricane events; bail bond industry reform and reductions in state fire deaths. He has worked tirelessly to stabilize rates since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2005. 

Chaney has served on two hospital boards – experience that is invaluable given the increased focus on healthcare that the Mississippi Insurance Department has seen in recent years. He has also served on bank and economic boards and worked on local and national Chamber of Commerce events. Insurance touches every aspect of life including the economy. Without insurance, no economic project would be financed and, therefore, no jobs created.   

An active member of the NAIC, Chaney has served on numerous committees, task forces and working groups. Among the issues he is involved in addressing are examination oversight, accounting practices, producer licensing, health insurance and managed care, senior issues, catastrophe and property and casualty insurance.

As Commissioner, Chaney was inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Mississippi State University (MSU). He received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Mississippi Risk Management and Insurance program and its Professional Society. He has been named one of the top insurance professionals by Insurance Business America Magazine, and was named a Healthcare Hero by the Mississippi Business Journal.

Chaney started an oil distribution business in Vicksburg in the 1970s. He eventually moved into the wood preservation business and real estate ventures before his election to the House of Representatives in 1993. After his election to the Senate in 2000, Chaney served on the Insurance Committee. This appointment combined with his business experience provided significant knowledge useful in his service as Insurance Commissioner.

Chaney is a Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow. He is a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. A native of Tupelo, Chaney graduated from MSU in 1966 with a degree in banking and finance. Chaney and his wife, Mary live in Vicksburg. They have three children and eight grandchildren.

Office Information
Main

Mississippi Insurance Department
P.O. Box 79
Jackson, MS 39205
United States

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  • Department

    Category

    Contact

    Phone

    Email

  • Mississippi

    Accident & Health Insurance

    Bob Williams
    Director, Life and Health Actuarial Division

    (601) 359-2012

    bob.williams@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Agent Licensing

    Vanessa Miller
    Director, Licensing Division

    (601) 359-2132

    vanessa.miller@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Annual Statements

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Consumer Counseling Program for Seniors

    Andy Case
    Director, Consumer Services Division

    (601) 359-2453

    andy.case@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Corporate Changes

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Department Counsel

    Kim Causey
    Special Assistant Attorney General

    (601) 359-2460

    kim.causey@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Deposits

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Examinations - Agent

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Examinations - Financial

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Examinations - Market Conduct

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Fees

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Information Technology

    John Morris
    Director, Information Technology Division

    (601) 359-2993

    john.morris@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    InsurTech

    Andy Case
    Director, Consumer Services Division

    (601) 359-2453

    andy.case@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Investigations

    John Hornback
    Chief Investigator

    (601) 359-2138

    john.hornback@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Life Insurance

    Andy Case
    Director, Consumer Services Division

    (601) 359-2453

    andy.case@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Media Relations/Public Information

    Beth Reiss
    Director, Public Relations

    (601) 359-2403

    beth.reiss@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    NAIC Liaison

    David Browning
    Deputy Commissioner

    (601) 359-9218

    david.browning@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    New Company Licensing

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Policy and Form Filing - Life & Health

    Bob Williams
    Director, Life and Health Actuarial Division

    (601) 359-2012

    bob.williams@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Policy and Form Filing - Property & Casualty

    Vacant
    Director, Property and Casualty Rating Division

  • Mississippi

    Premium Tax (Licensed)

    Derrick Barnes
    Accountant/Auditor, State Tax Commission, Ins. Premium Taxes

    (601) 923-7083

    derrick.barnes@dor.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Premium Tax (Surplus Lines)

    Peggy Dronet
    Executive Director, Mississippi Surplus Lines Association

    (601) 713-1111

    pdronet@msla.org

  • Mississippi

    Property & Casualty - Commercial Lines

    Vacant
    Director, Property and Casualty Rating Division

  • Mississippi

    Property & Casualty - Personal Lines

    Vacant
    Director, Property and Casualty Rating Division

  • Mississippi

    Receivership

    Michelle Partridge
    Special Assistant Attorney General

    (601) 359-2133

    michelle.partridge@mid.ms.gov

  • Mississippi

    Renewal of Company Licensing/Line Changes

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

  • Mississippi

    Surplus Lines

    Vacant
    Director, Financial and Market Regulation

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