Ned Gaines Named Acting Commissioner at Nevada Division of Insurance

Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez today announced the appointment of Ned Gaines as Acting Commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance effective July 2. 

As acting commissioner, Gaines is charged with protecting consumer rights and the public's interest in dealings with the insurance industry. The appointment follows the departure of Scott Kipper, who served as Commissioner since February 2023. Recruitment to fill the position on a permanent basis will be conducted. 

Acting Commission Gaines has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. He joined the Nevada Division of Insurance in April 2025 as the Chief Deputy Commissioner. Prior to that, he served 12 years with the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as the Deputy Commissioner of Rates, Forms and Provider Networks. Previously, he worked for several national property and casualty insurers as a compliance manager, claims manager, claims adjuster and agent.  

He earned a master's degree in public policy from Liberty University and a bachelor's degree in business and management from Excelsior College.  

Gaines holds multiple insurance professional designations. He is an active member of the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society and the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals where he served as president of the Northwest Chapter. 

About the Nevada Division of Insurance

The mission of the Nevada Division of Insurance is to protect the rights of Nevada consumers in their experiences with the insurance industry and to ensure the financial solvency of insurers. For more information about the Division of Insurance, visit DOI.NV.GOV or follow the Division on  X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube. 

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