Okla. Lawmaker to Seek Insurance Commissioner’s Office

Oklahoma State Rep. Bill Case, R-Midwest City, announced he will run for insurance commissioner.

Case, 52, said he had the experience as a businessman and insurance agent that is needed at the agency.

Democrat Kim Holland of Tulsa was appointed insurance commissioner by Gov. Brad Henry after the impeachment of Carroll Fisher, who is facing trial on a variety of state corruption charges.

Holland is expected to seek election to a four-year term.

“For far too long there has been a gray cloud hanging over this office and once I am elected I intend to clean it up,” Case said.

He said he would be a strong consumer advocate.

Case, who is term-limited, said he has a record of being accountable as a public official.

“I will create an environment that fosters competition and recruit more insurance business to our state,” he said. “More competition means lower rates. And that means insurance will finally be affordable for many hardworking Oklahomans.”

Case and his wife, Darlene, have two children and live in Midwest City.