New Assistant Insurance Commissioner Named in Okla.

Kathie Stepp is Oklahoma’s new assistant insurance commissioner, the Associated Press reported.

Stepp previously served as director of the state insurance department’s Property and Casualty Division.

She will receive a pay raise as part of the promotion by state Insurance Commissioner Kim Holland. According to state statute, the insurance commissioner may appoint any number of assistant commissioners.

The 54-year-old Stepp has worked at the insurance department for more than 20 years.