New acting insurance commissioner for Hawai’I DCCA

Jerry Bump has been named the acting insurance commissioner for the state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division (INS). 

Bump transitions into this role following the retirement of Gordon Ito, who served as the Insurance Commissioner for a total of 10 years cumulatively and had worked in INS in various capacities for the past 31 years. As acting Insurance Commissioner, Bump is responsible for overseeing the insurance industry in the state of Hawai‘i, which includes companies, insurance agents, self-insurers and captives.

Bump joined the Hawai‘i Insurance Division in 2008 as an Insurance Program Specialist and served as Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner since 2023. Prior to joining INS, he had a 13-year career with Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company and worked in public accounting as an Auditor.

“I look forward to collaborating with industry professionals, policymakers and consumers to promote stability and innovation in our insurance landscape,” said Bump. “I am grateful for the leadership Gordon Ito provided and will work diligently to uphold the trust and confidence placed in our division,” continued Bump.

“We extend our gratitude to Gordon Ito for his exemplary service over the past 31 years,” said DCCA Director Nadine Ando. “As Jerry Bump assumes the role of acting Insurance Commissioner, we are confident that his leadership will guide the Insurance Division forward in upholding regulatory standards and serving the people of Hawai‘i,” concluded Ando.

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