Chris Merideth
Oklahoma Commissioner of Insurance
Years as a registered Republican: 13
Chris Merideth is a conservative reformer, insurance industry veteran, and Republican candidate for Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner. With more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry; from frontline claims to executive leadership and national policy boards; Chris brings a level of real-world experience that few candidates for public office can match.
Chris has led large-scale insurance operations, worked with agents and adjusters across multiple states, and advised legislators on insurance policy and regulatory reform. He has also served on national insurance advisory boards and industry working groups helping shape policy solutions for some of the toughest challenges facing the insurance market today.
Through that experience, Chris has seen the system from every angle; inside the companies, inside the claims process, and inside the halls of government. That’s why he often says he’s “been behind every curtain in the insurance system.” And what he’s seen is clear: the system isn’t working the way it should for Oklahoma families.
Chris is running because he believes Oklahoma deserves an Insurance Commissioner who understands the system deeply enough to fix it; someone who can lower costs, increase transparency, protect consumers, and strengthen the insurance market so coverage remains available across all 77 counties.
His campaign focuses on conservative leadership, free-market reforms, stronger building standards to reduce storm losses, litigation reform, and restoring trust between consumers, agents, and insurers.
Chris is traveling the state building a grassroots movement of agents, business leaders, and everyday Oklahomans who believe it’s time to bring accountability and common sense back to insurance regulation. Learn more at ChrisMeridethForOK.com
Employment:
Claims Leadership/Government Affairs, Farmers Insurance, 23 years
Volunterr Affiliations:
Crossings Community Church - Various Roles (23 years) I am a member of Crossings and I have served in a wide variety of ways including Children's Ministry, Adult Sunday School teacher, Summer Camp Counselor, Usher, and Greeter.
Pivot - A Turning Point for Youth - Board of Directors (8 years) Established in 1972 by a group of visionary leaders, Pivot’s original services included crisis intervention, individual and family counseling and referrals. In addition to our founding services, programs and services now include an emergency shelter for homeless or displaced youth, independent living services, education support and job assistance, life skills training and practice, mentoring, as well as prevention and intervention programs that are provided to youth and families.
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City - Council Member (6 years) The YMCA has always been a place that allowed me to develop and improve my situation in life. This is a place that provides people with hope by helping them improve their mind, body, and spirit. One of my favorite programs is Y-Achievers. As a mentor, I help urban high school children envision a future and prepare for a college career.
Education:
M.S. MBA Capella University
B.S. Biological Sciences University of Central Oklahoma
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