Oklahoma insurance commissioner sworn in for second term

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready was sworn into office for his second term by Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV on Jan. 9. Mulready was the only statewide elected official to run unopposed during the last election cycle. His term is for four years.

“I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to continue to serve as Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner,” Mulready said. “Over the next four years, I pledge to work tirelessly to protect Oklahoma consumers, keep our Oklahoma market competitive and healthy and ensure Oklahoma is disaster ready.”

Mulready has outlined some of his top priorities for his second term:

• Help Oklahomans get ready for natural disasters and mitigate risks.
• Visit all 77 counties to meet with local insurance agents, fire departments, and municipal leaders through Coffee with the Commissioner.
• Bring more insurance sector jobs to Oklahoma.
• Educate and protect vulnerable citizens from falling victim to insurance fraud.
• Continue raising awareness of the importance of having different types of insurance—health, auto, life, etc.