The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has appointed Jeffrey C. Johnston as chief executive officer on a permanent basis, effective June 1, 2026, after he served as interim CEO. He will lead the 155-year-old insurance standard-setting organization, which is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. As CEO, Johnston will oversee NAIC operations and work with members on strategic priorities including financial oversight, data modernization, resilience, and responsible innovation. Before becoming interim CEO, he held senior NAIC roles including chief financial officer and chief of regulatory affairs, where he worked on financial solvency issues, accreditation, and regulatory coordination.
National Association Of Insurance Commissioners 2026-05-06
National Association of Insurance Commissioners names Jeffrey C. Johnston permanent chief executive officer effective June 1 2026
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has appointed Jeffrey C. Johnston as permanent chief executive officer, effective 1 June 2026, following his tenure as interim CEO. He will oversee NAIC operations and work with state and territorial insurance regulators on strategic priorities including financial oversight, data modernization, resilience, and responsible innovation.