National Conference of Insurance Legislators Congratulates Bob Hunter on His Retirement

MANASQUAN, New Jersey, Feb. 24 (TNSOps) -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release:

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), the nation's premier legislator-led insurance public policy organization, congratulates J. Robert "Bob" Hunter on his retirement after spending 27 years as the Director of Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA).

"I have known Bob 29 years. While we have certainly often disagreed on matters, I have always respected his commitment, his intellect, and his good will. We at NCOIL commend Bob on a tremendous and enduring career," said NCOIL CEO, Commissioner Tom Considine. "Bob spent his career passionately advocating for insurance industry consumers and his work has had an immense impact on the industry as a whole." Prior to his role at the CFA, Hunter spent ten years as an actuary before taking on the role of Chief Actuary in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He served under Presidents Ford and Carter, where he received the Award for Excellent Service from the Secretary of HUD. Hunter was later appointed by Governor Ann Richards to serve as Texas Insurance Commissioner.

In 1980, Hunter founded the National Insurance Consumer Organization (NICO) where he then served as president for 13 years before accepting his position at the CFA. NICO works to defend consumer interests and monitor the insurance industry. Throughout his career, Hunter has earned a reputation for being an unrelenting consumer advocate and industry reformer.

NCOIL President, CA Asm. Ken Cooley said, "Congratulations to Bob on a wonderful and meaningful career. His focus on fair pricing and other insurance consumer protections have greatly improved the industry, and we at NCOIL wish him all the best in retirement."