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Arkansas
Jimmy Harris was appointed Commissioner of the Arkansas Insurance Department by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders effective Nov. 5, 2025, after previously serving as Interim Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Market Regulation.
He has nearly 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, including roles as compliance director and examiner with the Arkansas Insurance Department, as well as prior work as a licensed agent.
As Arkansas’ chief insurance regulator, Commissioner Harris is committed to upholding the department’s statutory responsibilities and ensuring its mission—to protect and inform Arkansans while maintaining a strong and stable insurance market—is carried out effectively and efficiently.
Commissioner Harris’ primary goal is to build on the Arkansas Insurance Department’s strong foundation by implementing measures that make the agency more accessible to Arkansans. He remains focused on providing balanced and consistent oversight of the insurance market, strengthening consumer advocacy and education and establishing a successful home resiliency program.
A lifelong Arkansan, Commissioner Harris and his family live in central Arkansas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management from the University of Central Arkansas (Conway, AR).
At the national level, Commissioner Harris actively participates in Ï㽶ÊÓƵ committees, task forces, and working groups.
Arkansas Insurance Department
1 Commerce Way
Bldg 4
Little Rock, AR 72202-2087
United States
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Department
Category
Contact
Phone
Email
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Arkansas
Letty Hardee
Deputy Commissioner, Information Servicesletty.hardee@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Agent Licensing
Peggy Dunlap
Insurance Licensing Manager, Agent Licensingpeggy.dunlap@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Annual Statements
Mel Anderson
Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Financemel.anderson@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Company Licensing
Mel Anderson
Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Financemel.anderson@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Consumer Complaints and Inquires
Lindsay Harp
Manager, Consumer Servicesinsurance.consumers@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Consumer Counseling Program for Seniors
Carroll Astin
Manager, SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)carroll.astin@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Examinations - Agent
Peggy Dunlap
Insurance Licensing Manager, Agent Licensingpeggy.dunlap@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Examinations - Financial/Market Conduct
Mel Anderson
Deputy Commissioner Financial Regulation, Financemel.anderson@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Guaranty Funds
Vacant
Chief Deputy Commissioner -
Arkansas
Guaranty Funds
Vacant
Deputy Receiver, Liquidation Division -
Arkansas
Health Insurance Marketplace
Chantel Allbritton
Regulatory Health Linkchantel.allbritton@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
InsurTech
Vacant
Chief Deputy Commissioner -
Arkansas
Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance
Vacant
Deputy Commissioner of Market Regulation -
Arkansas
Media Relations/Public Information
Vacant
Communications Director -
Arkansas
Policy and Form Filing - Life & Health and Property & Casualty
Vacant
Deputy Commissioner of Market Regulation -
Arkansas
Premium Tax
Mary Davis
Assistant Deputy Commissioner, AccountingMary.Davis@arkansas.gov
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Arkansas
Statistical Reporting
Vacant
Deputy Commissioner of Market Regulation
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