National Association of Insurance Commissioners CEO Ben Nelson To Step Down On January 31, 2016
Oct 8, 2015
Senator Ben Nelson announced today, October 8, 2015, that he will not renew his contract as CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). His current term ends on January 31, 2016, after which he will ultimately return to his private law practice in Nebraska and Washington, D.C. and spend more time with his family. Meanwhile, Senator Nelson plans to be available in a consulting role to the NAIC as needed during this transition.
“I have truly appreciated the opportunity to return to the NAIC following my retirement from the U.S. Senate,” Senator Nelson said. “October 1, 2015 marks 50 years since I commenced my work supporting state insurance regulation.”
Senator Nelson began his career with the Nebraska Department of Insurance on October 1, 1965 as Supervisor of Claims and Inquiries, going on to serve as Director of that agency from 1975 to 1976. He held the position of NAIC Executive Vice President from 1982 to 1985.
Later, he served as Governor of Nebraska from 1991 to 1999 and as a United States Senator from 2001 to 2013. Senator Nelson was then hired as NAIC CEO in January 2013.
“On behalf of the officers and members of the NAIC, I want to thank Senator Nelson for his service to our organization,” said Monica J. Lindeen, NAIC President and Montana Insurance Commissioner. “His unique combination of experience made him a natural choice to lead our organization. He has been a staunch proponent of the state-based regulatory system both here and abroad. We wish him all the best in his future ventures.”
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