NJDOBI

Mortgages
Apr 1, 2026

CrossCountry Mortgage tops NJBIZ mortgage lenders list

CrossCountry Mortgage led lenders serving New Jersey with $3.1 billion in originations, topping the 2026 Mortgage Bankers & Brokers list from the NJBIZ Leads & Data Center.

Medicine on money
Oct 28, 2025

NJ health insurance marketplace premiums set to skyrocket in 2026

As enhanced federal tax credits expire, some costs could climb 174% next year, impacting Get Covered NJ enrollees.

New bank
Jul 15, 2025

NJ bill seeks state-level Community Reinvestment Act

According to advocates, the proposed legislation would help ensure fair lending, oversight and investment in underserved communities.

Justin Zimmerman was officially sworn in as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance on Nov. 4, 2024, during a ceremony at the State House in Trenton.
Nov 8, 2024

Zimmerman sworn in as banking, insurance commissioner

Justin Zimmerman has served in an acting capacity since June 2023. He succeeds Marlene Caride, following her appointment to the New Jersey Superior Court.

Feb 7, 2024

NJ public bank board releases recommendations

The group has been at work since 2019, when Gov. Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order tasking the body with overseeing the development and implementation of the financial institution.

Stethoscope and money
Sep 19, 2023

NJ now requires large employer health plans to provide abortion coverage

According to a report from the state, the mandate “will not increase premiums in any material way,” and any that do occur could be mitigated by savings from a reduction in pregnancy care, including prenatal visits, delivery and postnatal visits.

Justin Zimmerman was appointed acting commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance in June.
Sep 6, 2023

Zimmerman nominated as permanent NJDOBI commisioner

“In addition to the time he has already spent serving as Acting Commissioner, Justin’s prior experience as the department’s Chief of Staff makes him more than qualified for this position," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Gov. Phil Murphy, state Sen. Troy Singleton, Assemblyman John McKeon, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride and Director of the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency Shabnam Salih announce support for a package of bills aimed at lowering health care prescription costs in Willingboro Township on Feb. 14, 2022
Jun 28, 2023

Murphy names replacement for departing DOBI commissioner

Following Marlene Caride's confirmation as a New Jersey Superior Court judge this week, Gov. Phil Murphy announced New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Chief of Staff Justin Zimmerman as acting leader.

New home
Jun 7, 2023

NJ takes action against MV Realty for misleading consumers

“This company misled consumers about the true nature of its product,” said Attorney General Matthew Platkin. “MV Realty sold its product as free money when it was really a loan secured by what is often consumers’ most valuable asset, their home."

Health insurance
Nov 2, 2022

Horizon BCBS New Jersey gets OK for nonprofit reorg (updated)

Effective Nov. 1, the state's sole health service corporation, Horizon Healthcare Services Inc., is reorganized into a mutual holding company structure called Horizon Mutual Holdings Inc. (HMH).

Sep 23, 2022

Application complete, public hearings set for Horizon BCBSNJ reorganization (updated)

At the meetings, the state's largest insurer will present an overview of its plan to become a mutual holding company, the same structure Blue Cross Blue Shield companies operate under in 18 other states.