Hampton reappointed as D.C. insurance head

WASHINGTON--New District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty has reappointed Thomas E. Hampton to his post as commissioner of the district's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.

The Council of the District of Columbia confirmed Mr. Hampton as commissioner in May 2006 after he served as acting commissioner for about eighth months. Before that, he was a deputy commissioner with the department, the department said in a statement Tuesday.

His 2007 agenda includes plans to develop a government-owned captive insurance company for nonprofit health clinics operating in the district.