Former Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson has been named CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
Nelson will lead the NAIC’s efforts to meet the needs of its members and represent their interests as the primary advocate and chief spokesperson in Washington DC. His responsibilities will include outreach to federal and international governmental entities, as well as state government associations, consumers and insurance industry representatives.
“Senator Nelson’s impressive credentials and deep knowledge of state insurance regulation are simply unmatched,” said Jim Donelon, NAIC president and Louisiana insurance commissioner.
“As a former regulator and executive vice president of the NAIC, Senator Nelson has a keen understanding of the insurance marketplace, which will make him an effective advocate for the preservation of our state-based system of regulation.”
Prior to retiring from the Senate in 2012 after two terms, Nelson served as Governor of Nebraska from 1990 to 1998. He also served as executive vice president for the NAIC from 1982 to 1985.
Nelson replaces NAIC acting CEO Andrew Beal, who stepped into the role after former CEO Dr. Therese Vaughan left the association in November. Beal now returns to his roles as chief operating officer and chief legal officer.
