Staff
July 21, 2025
Insurance may at first glance seem like a dull topic, only to capture our attention when premiums need to be paid or when the fine print about coverage options must be carefully reviewed. But in the broader scheme of things, insurance is a remarkable product that has helped modern society manage risk – and greatly improve the quality of life. Predicting the likelihood of various outcomes – the death of a breadwinner, a catastrophic flood, a car wreck – and putting a price on these risks isn’t just a good business model, it’s an effective way to keep countless people out of poverty.
How these markets are structured and operate is complicated, and subject to countless legislative and regulatory debates. City & State’s Who’s Who in Insurance highlights the key players in the industry, which is largely regulated at the state level. It puts a spotlight on public officials, trade association leaders and executives at companies offering health insurance, property and casualty insurance, life insurance and other types of coverage in New York’s robust market.
Richmond, Bryan
Attorney-in-Charge for Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Offices of the New York State Inspector General
Bryan Richmond combats workers’ compensation fraud in New York through his work leading the workers’ compensation fraud inspector general team in the state Inspector General’s Office. Richmond has led tens of thousands of investigations while holding individuals accountable for abusing the system. In one case, he helped expose a medical biller who was ultimately convicted for defrauding the New York State Insurance Fund of over $1.1 million. The office also provides investigatory oversight of the state’s paid family leave program.
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