GARDINER, Maine - State insurance regulators are lucky that Maine Insurance Superintendent Brian Atchinson is used to facing challenges.
Whether it is reviving Maine's collapsing workers compensation market or facing a contested race for president of the National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners, Mr. Atchinson has demonstrated an ability to cope with problems that come his way.
The latest test emerged shortly after he was elected NAIC president in December.
Executive Vp David B. Simmons, the organization's top staff member, announced unexpectedly that he wanted new challenges after four years at the helm and' tendered his resignation, effective March 15 (BI, Jan. 15).
"You always get thrown a few curveballs," said Mr. Atchinson, who turned 42 last week.
He then responded with his usual balanced approach.
While offering heartfelt praise to Mr. Simmons for his dedicated service, Mr. Atchinson and other officers were quickly working to isolate Mr. Simmons from regulatory policy matters, though Mr. Simmons is still handling management duties. That protects both a job-hunting Mr. Simmons and the NAIC from the appearance of impropriety.
It's "extremely important" to find the right person, Mr. Atchinson said. "The position is a very demanding one. A lot of …
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