News Release(Updated) State Insurance Regulators Lead Global Conversation at 2026 NAIC International Insurance ForumMay. 7, 2026

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2026) (Updated) State Insurance Regulators Lead Global Conversation at 2026 NAIC International Insurance Forum 5/7/26 – Post updated with Virginia Insurance Commissioner and NAIC President Scott A. White's keynote address as prepared for delivery Each May, state and international insurance regulators, policy experts, and industry professionals gather in our nation’s capital for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) International Insurance Forum. Over a day and a half, this event features panel discussions led by state insurance regulators, focused chats, and presentations exploring not only the top issues on the minds of consumers and insurance sector leaders today but also the emerging stories shaping tomorrow’s conversations. It’s an opportunity for attendees to connect, inform the collective dialogue through sharing their individual experiences, and gain new insights to help strengthen the global insurance marketplace. In addition to spotlighted conversations and speeches, this year’s Forum, taking place May 7–8, features five panels: Cyber Security and Operational Risk – Staying One Step Ahead Financial Literacy – Increasing Access in an Age of Connectivity Health and Technology – Collecting Data, Reducing Risk Regulation in the New Era of Finance Addressing Natural Catastrophe Protection Gaps Visit the 2026 International Insurance Forum section of the NAIC website to learn more and see the full agenda . **** President's Keynote (as prepared for delivery) Distinguished colleagues, partners, and friends from across the international insurance community—thank you for joining us and for the opportunity to speak with you today. I would like to welcome you to the 2026 NAIC International Insurance Forum. It’s great to be back at such a lovely venue this year for another day and a half of outstanding discussions and networking. Before we go further, I’d also like to acknowledge an announcement we made yesterday, naming Jeff Johnston as the NAIC’s CEO, effective June 1, 2026. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jeff for many years and know he will do very well in this role. Congratulations, Jeff. As we gather, I am proud to let you know that you’re part of another record-breaking year for the Forum. We have 300 registrants from 20 jurisdictions, and this includes speakers from six continents. We strive to make this event a showcase of the international nature of the insurance sector, and we have done so again this year. Our sector is being reshaped by risks, challenges, and opportunities that cross state and international borders, including increasingly severe natural catastrophes, rapid technological changes, evolving investment markets, and shifting consumer expectations. Regulators around the world face the same balancing act: how to protect policyholders while enabling innovation and maintaining safe, stable, and competitive markets. As individual U.S. state insurance regulators, we have learned over the years that we are only as strong as our neighbors, and the same holds true across international borders. That is what makes engagement with our colleagues around the globe so important as we strive to ensure a sound environment for insurance consumers. That engagement keeps us quite busy. For example, in 2025, NAIC Members and staff participated in 35 different international events, leveraging the diverse perspectives and skills of our membership and staff to engage with our counterparts abroad. We are making strides to further enhance existing relationships. As of April, this includes the NAIC becoming an associate member of ASSAL, the Association of Insurance Supervisors of Latin America. We also maintain our dedication to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and other multilateral organizations, and we are heartened to see insurance and resiliency issues become areas of focus for organizations such as the International Monetary Fund during its spring and annual meetings. Also, this week, our International Fellows Program, which is now in its 21st year, is completing its spring session, with 209 Fellows participating from 42 jurisdictions. Both numbers are records for our virtual version of the program. As the risks, challenges, and opportunities facing the insurance sector continue to evolve, three words speak directly to this situation and capture state insurance regulators’ approach: leadership, modernization, and resilience. While this thinking drives our domestic goals and strategic priorities, it also signals how the U.S. state based system intends to collaborate globally and contribute to a safer, more adaptive insurance sector. The NAIC emphasizes leadership rooted in our 56 members representing every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. As we think about our Members, I want to take a moment to remember two of our former colleagues who recently passe