The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Tracey Laws as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 1 December 2025. She will succeed Frank Nutter, who is retiring after an extraordinary 34-year tenure at the helm of the association, one of the longest and most influential in the RAA’s history. During his decades of leadership, Nutter played a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. reinsurance industry, advocating for policy and regulatory developments, and guiding the sector through significant economic and market challenges.
Tracey Laws brings a wealth of experience in government affairs, regulatory strategy, and corporate leadership, making her well-positioned to steer the RAA amid an evolving regulatory and risk environment. Since 2023, she has served as the head of government and regulatory affairs at GEICO, where she has managed legislative and regulatory engagement across key U.S. jurisdictions. Her work has centered on navigating complex policy landscapes and advancing strategic priorities for one of the nation’s largest auto insurers.
Before joining GEICO, Laws was Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs at Athene, where she played a critical role in regulatory strategy and public policy engagement within the life insurance and retirement services sectors. Earlier in her career, she served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Chubb, gaining extensive experience in corporate governance, legal oversight, and global insurance operations. This breadth of experience across property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and reinsurance-related regulatory matters equips her to address the multifaceted challenges currently facing the RAA.
The association faces a complex landscape that includes heightened regulatory scrutiny, climate and catastrophe risks, capital regulation, and the increasing integration of global reinsurance markets. Laws’ appointment reflects a strategic effort to strengthen the RAA’s advocacy, policy guidance, and industry engagement during a time of rapid change. Her leadership is expected to bring continuity while also fostering innovation and adaptation in response to emerging industry trends.
RAA officials highlighted that Laws’ proven track record in navigating regulatory environments and building collaborative relationships with policymakers and stakeholders will be instrumental in supporting the association’s mission. Her experience aligns with the organization’s ongoing efforts to guide the reinsurance sector, address evolving risk exposures, and ensure that member companies can thrive in an increasingly complex global market.
As Laws prepares to assume her new role, industry observers note that her combination of legal, regulatory, and executive expertise positions her to provide steady leadership, balancing advocacy and operational insight. Meanwhile, the retirement of Frank Nutter marks the end of a significant era, leaving a legacy of strengthened governance, policy influence, and industry advocacy that Laws will now build upon.
With her extensive background and strategic vision, Tracey Laws’ leadership is set to guide the RAA through the challenges and opportunities of the coming years, ensuring the association remains a key voice for the U.S. reinsurance industry.