Corzine names Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
2/1/2006
TRENTON -- Corzine named Steven M. Goldman as Commissioner of Banking and Insurance
Goldman is a senior member and 22-year veteran of Sills Cummis Epstein & Gross PC. During his time at the firm his focus has revolved around corporate law, focusing specifically on: mergers and acquisitions; banking and finance; joint ventures; and leveraged buy-outs. Goldman earned a Masters of Law in taxation from New York University School of Law, a Jurist Doctorate from the George Washington University School of Law and an Artium Baccalaureatus in political science from Boston University. He lives in Woodcliff Lake with his wife and they have three children.
"I'm eager to take on the challenges presented by the position," said Goldman. "I look forward to working with the Governor to move his agenda and the state forward."
The Department of Banking and Insurance is responsible for regulating the banking, insurance and real estate industries in New Jersey. The department ensures the solvency of insurance companies within the state; oversees the regulation of state-chartered depository institutions, mortgage bankers and brokers; and reviews applications from insurers looking to do business in New Jersey.