Brian Deephouse Takes Charge as IIHS Board Chair for 2026

Brian Deephouse, currently serving as the Vice President and Chief Actuary at Auto Club Enterprises, has been appointed as the Chair of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Board of Directors for 2026. The organization announced his election today, marking a significant transition in leadership. Deephouse succeeds Ginger Purgatorio, Executive Vice President of Claims Enablement and Excellence at Allstate, who chaired the board in 2025.

In his new role, Deephouse emphasized the importance of the IIHS, stating, “IIHS has long played a central role in improving road safety, and I am honored to help guide the organization in its next chapter.” His leadership arrives at a crucial time as the IIHS focuses on enhancing highway safety measures and influencing policies that promote improved vehicular safety standards, which are integral to industry regulatory compliance requirements.

This leadership transition is pivotal for IIHS, an organization central to road safety assessments and automotive industry regulations. The appointment of a seasoned industry professional like Deephouse suggests a continued strategic alignment with efforts to integrate robust safety data analysis and actuarial science in promoting roadway safety initiatives and risk management.

For professionals in the insurance sector, this leadership change signals potential advancements and collaborative opportunities in road safety enhancements. Under Deephouse's direction, the IIHS Board is expected to pursue initiatives that align with contemporary insurance models and regulatory frameworks. For further details on the IIHS Board and its ongoing projects, industry members are encouraged to log into the IIHS portal to stay updated on regulatory developments and strategic industry shifts.