The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) announced on April 10 that the Connecticut State Senate confirmed Josh Hershman as the state’s 34th insurance commissioner.
Hershman has served as commissioner in an interim capacity since December 2025. His full confirmation comes following Senate passage of Senate Resolution 8 on April 8. The resolution was approved unanimously.
“I am honored to be appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont and confirmed by the Senate to serve as Connecticut’s Insurance Commissioner,” Hershman said in a press release. “While I have had the privilege of serving in this role since December, this confirmation represents an important milestone, and I am grateful for the trust placed in me. I am also proud to continue the strong work of former Commissioner Andrew Mais. Each day reinforces how essential our work is to Connecticut residents and businesses. I remain focused on advancing solutions that improve the affordability and availability of insurance across all lines while supporting innovation that strengthens our markets and delivers better outcomes for consumers.”
Hershman previously served as chief executive officer of a life insurance carrier and as executive director of a national data initiative focused on advancing insurance data standards. From 2019 to 2022, he served as deputy commissioner and chief operating officer of CID, leading efforts to modernize operations and strengthen regulatory processes.