Anthony Albanese will become interim superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent when current Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky departs this week.

Albanese joined the department in 2011 and was Lawsky’s chief of staff.

In a memo from Lawsky to his staff, published by The New York Times, Lawsky says, “Most of you know Anthony well. He has been by my side since we launched and has played an incredibly important role in getting DFS to where it is today.” He further describes Albanese as “tough but fair and passionate about doing what’s right,” and adds that handing the reins to Albanese means “business as usual” for DFS.

Lawsky announced his departure last month. Albanese was previously a partner at Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York.

Phil Gusman

Phil Gusman is a freelance journalist and content editor for Flight Centre USA. Previously, he was managing editor of National Underwriter P&C, where he ran the daily online news service and contributed features to the print publication. He also served as editor of Insurance Advocate from 2005 to 2007. Gusman graduated in 2002 from Plattsburgh State University in New York.

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Albanese to Succeed Lawsky at NYDFS on Interim Basis

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