New Massachusetts commissioner is no stranger to the department. (Executives).Julianne M. Bowler, who was officially sworn in April 2 as the newest commissioner of insurance for Massachusetts Massachusetts (măsəch  `sĭts), most populous of the New England states of the NE United States. , has been with the Massachusetts department for several years. Bowler replaces Linda J. Ruthardt, who held the position for nine years. As first deputy commissioner, Bowler led the department's review of John Hancock Mutual Insurance Co.'s plan for reorganization Plan for reorganization A plan for reorganizing a firm during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. and demutualization Demutualization The process of changing corporate structure from a mutual fund company to some other form, such as a limited liability or corporation. Notes: This means mutual/life insurance companies convert from policyholder companies to stock companies. , as well as the review of the Berkshire Berkshire (bärk`shĭr, –shər, bûrk`–) or Berks (bärks, bûrks), former county, S central England. Life/Guardian Life merger. Bowler guided the design and implementation of the online system for renewing agents' licenses; the electronic receipt of policy form and rate filings for all lines of business; and the development of a Internet-based checklist to expedite ex·pe·dite tr.v. ex·pe·dit·ed, ex·pe·dit·ing, ex·pe·dites 1. To speed up the progress of; accelerate. 2. the review of new products. Before joining the Insurance Division, Bowler consulted for the Division of Medical Assistance, developing health insurance premium plans for small businesses and children of low-income families. Bowler also worked in government relations for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts and as the research and budget director for the Massachusetts House of Representatives' Republican leader's office. |
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