Gary Anderson has stepped down as the chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the organization announced late last week. Anderson officially left the role on October 29 to pursue other opportunities.
Taking over as interim CEO is Jeff Johnston, the NAIC’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer. Johnston has been with the NAIC for around 25 years, working in various roles during two separate periods. He returned to the organization in early 2012 as senior director of financial regulatory affairs after a four-year break.
Anderson, who previously served as the insurance commissioner of Massachusetts, was named NAIC’s CEO in March 2024. He began his tenure in the position after finishing his term as commissioner. Before stepping down this month, he led the NAIC from October 2017.
At this time, the NAIC has not shared any plans on selecting a permanent CEO. Meanwhile, Johnston will lead the organization on an interim basis as it moves forward.