Andrew Beal

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  Nelson sticks to NAIC preservation of state system

  By Liz Festa  |  January 23, 2013

  The former senator will serve as a guard against federal incursion of state-based regulation.

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  Sen. Ben Nelson named new NAIC CEO

  By Liz Festa  |  January 22, 2013

  The former Nebraska senator has reportedly already met with Washington insurance officials to smooth the way.

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  Sen. Nelson said to be top pick for NAIC CEO

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  January 21, 2013

  A new CEO will face regulatory pressures as well as the need to integrate reforms with state regulatory systems.

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  NAIC’s Vaughan leaving November 30

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  November 19, 2012

  The search firm is said to be looking for someone with political credentials at the state level. COO Andrew Beal will be in charge in the interim.

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  Is the NAIC a Trade Group or Official Standard-Setter?

  By Elizabeth Festa & Arthur D. Postal  |  December 19, 2011

  Long considered a trade association, and formally defined as an educational foundation, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners plans to re-define itself as a "standard-setting" group, even though critics note it does not have the authority to do so.