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Leadership Update: NAIC Appoints 2026 Committee Leaders

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has announced the leadership appointments for its 2026 committee teams. NAIC President and Virginia Insurance Commissioner, Scott A. White, highlighted the diverse skills these leaders bring to support the state-based regulatory system. He emphasized that their primary focus will be on maintaining a resilient and adaptable regulatory framework in the ever-evolving insurance industry.

The NAIC's committees play a crucial role in driving forward regulatory strategies, ensuring transparency, and fostering collaboration among state insurance regulators. Each committee is responsible for analyzing complex issues, formulating strategic recommendations, and engaging with key stakeholders. This ensures that their solutions meet the changing demands of regulatory compliance and the broader insurance sector.

Leadership Appointments for 2026

The leadership appointments for the 2026 committees are as follows:

  • Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee: Chair Doug Ommen, Commissioner, Iowa Insurance Division; Vice Chair Anita G. Fox, Director, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
  • Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee: Chair Grace Arnold, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce; Vice Chair John F. King, Commissioner, Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
  • Property and Casualty Insurance (C) Committee: Chair Michael Conway, Commissioner, Colorado Division of Insurance; Vice Chair Glen Mulready, Commissioner, Oklahoma Insurance Department.
  • Market Regulation and Consumer Affairs (D) Committee: Chair Ann Gillespie, Director, Illinois Department of Insurance; Vice Chair Angela L. Nelson, Director, Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.
  • Financial Condition (E) Committee: Chair Nathan Houdek, Commissioner, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance; Vice Chair Justin Zimmerman, Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.
  • Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee: Chair Sharon P. Clark, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Insurance; Vice Chair Larry D. Deiter, Director, South Dakota Division of Insurance.
  • International Insurance Relations (G) Committee: Chair Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance; Vice Chair Timothy J. Temple, Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Insurance.
  • Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee: Chair Michael Yaworsky, Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation; Vice Chair Karima M. Woods, Commissioner, District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.

These committees are set to spearhead efforts in exploring new regulatory areas such as AI-driven prior authorization delays and addressing emerging industry challenges in risk management and underwriting. They will also promote increased stakeholder engagement to effectively meet the evolving needs of insurance carriers and payers.

(Source: NAIC)