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REGULATORY · NY · 2011-2015

Benjamin Lawsky

Insurance Commissioner · New York
NOTABLE

On the record

First DFS Superintendent; aggressive bank-investigation track record

SEVERITY · INVESTIGATION

Background

Benjamin Lawsky (—) was New York's Insurance Commissioner 2011–2015 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after James Wrynn; succeeded by Maria Vullo. Note: First DFS Superintendent; aggressive bank-investigation track record. Same-year political environment (2011): Governor Andrew Cuomo; Attorney General Eric Schneiderman; Secretary of State Cesar Perales.

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