NAIC Announces Johnston Interim CEO as Anderson Departs

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) said late last week that its chief executive officer, Gary Anderson, stepped down to “pursue other endeavors.”

Anderson left the NAIC on Oct. 29. NAIC Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer Jeff Johnston will serve as interim CEO effective immediately.

Johnston has about 25 years of experience at Kansas City-based NAIC over two stints with the organization. His latest began in early 2012, when he returned as senior director, financial regulatory affairs after about four years away from NAIC.

Anderson, former Massachusetts insurance commissioner, was named NAIC’s CEO in March 2024 and started the role when he completed his service as commissioner. He held the position from October 2017 to April 2024.

NAIC did not announce plans to appoint a permanent CEO.