Greetings from the Compact! As we begin 2026, we also recognize a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of the Insurance Compact, which held its inaugural meeting in June 2006. What began as a shared vision among states to improve efficiency and uniformity in product regulation has, over two decades, become a durable and evolving regulatory framework. This anniversary year offers a moment to reflect on that progress while looking ahead to how the Compact can continue to adapt and serve its members in the years to come.
The Compact begins 2026 with strong momentum and renewed focus on the work ahead. Planning discussions with our Officers and Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are already underway, and committees are preparing for full and thoughtful agendas in the months ahead.
That momentum was reflected in the Officers’ planning meeting on January 16, where the group took stock of a year of solid financial performance and steady progress across key initiatives, alongside continued evolution in how we engage and support our members. Looking ahead, officers emphasized deeper commissioner engagement, clearer strategic direction to committees, and deliberate prioritization as the Compact members address increasingly sophisticated policy questions.
The Compact Office is preparing to launch a pilot of its newly renamed Compact Center of Expertise within the next few weeks. Through this pilot, a small number of companies will participate in facilitated, collaborative consultations with interested member states on prospective products or benefit features prior to filing. The pilot is designed to support early, confidential dialogue, allow states to identify questions or concerns upfront, and ultimately promote more efficient and informed state-by-state review when formal filings occur.
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our members, and we are here to provide whatever support they need.
