New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Nicolopoulos to step down 

New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner Chris Nicolopoulos will not be seeking reappointment after his current term ends, according to a statement from the Governor’s Office.

Nicolopoulos, who also serves as a Bow select board member, was appointed by Gov. Chris Sununu in 2020. After serving a three-year term, he will return to the private sector.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of insurance regulation, especially during the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Nicolopoulos. “I am grateful for the opportunity to have served alongside my colleagues at the Department, who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving our fellow citizens.”

During his time as commissioner, Nicolopoulos played a critical role in implementing a voluntary, private market plan that provides benefits to Granite State families without requiring an income tax or a mandatory, automatic payroll deduction.

“I thank Commissioner Nicolopoulos for his service to the State of New Hampshire and the Department of Insurance,” said Sununu in a press release. “Commissioner Nicolopoulos played a critical role in standing up New Hampshire’s first-of-its-kind voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, and has worked diligently to ensure the best premiums possible for policyholders.”

Nicolopoulos’ resignation will take effect on July 4, and the Governor’s Office has said that the search for a new insurance commissioner has begun.

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