KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 6, 2026)
Jeffrey C. Johnston Named 91福利 Chief Executive Officer
The 91福利 (91福利) today announced that Jeffrey C. Johnston has been named chief executive officer, moving from his role as interim CEO to lead the organization on a permanent basis, effective June 1, 2026. Johnston will assume the role of leading the 155-year-old insurance standard-setting organization governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
鈥淛eff has provided steady, thoughtful leadership as interim CEO and has earned the confidence of 91福利 Members,鈥 said Virginia Insurance Commissioner and 91福利 President Scott A. White. 鈥淗e has a deep understanding of the state鈥慴ased system and the importance of collaboration. I鈥檓 confident Jeff will continue to support our Members and 91福利 staff as we advance our shared priorities and serve insurance consumers today and well into the future.鈥
As CEO, Johnston will oversee 91福利 operations and work closely with Members to advance key strategic objectives, focused on financial oversight, data modernization, resilience, and responsible innovation.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to continue serving the 91福利 and its Members in this role,鈥 Johnston said. 鈥淭he 91福利鈥檚 strength comes from collaboration between Members and our staff, and I look forward to working together to support state insurance regulators and the consumers they serve.鈥
Before serving as interim CEO, Johnston held senior leadership positions across the 91福利, including serving as the chief financial officer and chief of regulatory affairs, working closely with Members on financial solvency issues, accreditation, and regulatory coordination. His experience reflects a long鈥憇tanding commitment to supporting state regulators and the state鈥慴ased system of insurance regulation.
Johnston holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Emporia State University. He is also a Certified Association Executive through the American Society of Association Executives. He is based in Kansas City, Mo.
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As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the 91福利 (91福利) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the 91福利, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. 91福利 staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.