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NEWS RELEASESREED: CANDIDACY FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER IS OFFICIALPosted: March 6, 2008 Gene Reed Jr., an Insurance Department director of market conduct and analysis, has filed to run as a Democrat for Delaware insurance commissioner. Reed has served under commissioners of both political parties during 23 years in the department. He plans to continue and expand on strong consumer advocate programs and cutting-edge insurance reforms that will build on the successful tenure of current Commissioner Matt Denn, a Democrat who is vacating the office to run for lieutenant governor. “As a member of Matt Denn’s staff, I believe I have the unique capabilities to continue fighting for the rights of Delawareans when it comes to insurance issues,” Reed said. “I will continue to be extremely creative and aggressive when it comes to consumer-related regulatory initiatives. That approach will result in healthy debates and force all affected parties to be accountable to their positions and public responsibilities.” Reed has been endorsed by state Sen. Karen Peterson, a Stanton Democrat. “In working with Gene, it’s easy to see why he would make a great insurance commissioner. He not only has an excellent grasp of the issues, but he understands how important it is that Delawareans have someone as commissioner who will defend their interests,” Peterson said. Reed was named “Regulator of the Year” in 2000 by the Securities and Insurance Licensing Administrators. # # # CASTLE: COLM CONNOLLY NOMINATED FOR JUDGESHIPPosted: Feb. 26, 2008 U.S. Rep. Michael N. Castle announced the nomination of U.S. Attorney Colm F. Connolly by the Bush administration to the U.S. District Court in Delaware. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate for a lifetime appointment, Connolly would fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Kent A. Jordan to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Castle, an eight-term Republican, issued the following statement: "Colm Connolly is as highly qualified as an previous nominee to the U.S. District Court in Delaware. His extensive experience as the U.S. attorney for Delaware is commensurate with the distinguished members currently sitting on our District Court, and with his background and knowledge of the legal system, I am confident in his nomination. "This court is important to the economy and commerce of our state, and yet the judgeship has been vacant for the past year. Under the current political atmosphere in Washington, I have doubts that he will be confirmed quickly but am hopeful that the Senate will be cooperative to the process." # # #
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