Michael L. Parson, 57th Governor of Missouri | Missouri Gov. Michael Parson
Michael L. Parson, 57th Governor of Missouri | Missouri Gov. Michael Parson
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the retirement of Chlora Lindley-Myers as Director of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI), effective December 31, 2024.
"Chlora has been a valued member of our Cabinet team since day one, and we greatly appreciate her service to the people of Missouri," Governor Parson stated. "Her leadership helped us reform and reshape DCI to increase its efficiency as well as earn top ranks for having the lowest licensing burdens in the nation. Teresa and I wish Chlora and her family the best in whatever this next chapter of life brings for them."
Director Lindley-Myers expressed gratitude for her tenure under Governor Parson's leadership, saying, "I am incredibly happy to have served the people of Missouri under Governor Parson's leadership."
Lindley-Myers was appointed on March 6, 2017, as Director of what was then known as the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration. Her appointment was confirmed by the Missouri Senate on April 13, 2017. In August 2019, following organizational changes that included incorporating the Public Service Commission and Office of Public Counsel into existing divisions, the department was renamed to its current title.
As chairperson of the Missouri Health Insurance Innovation Task Force—established by Executive Order 19-03 issued by Governor Parson—Lindley-Myers worked on initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable insurance options and healthcare services while focusing on reducing uninsured rates across Missouri.
During her leadership at DCI, she achieved reaccreditation twice with distinction from an accreditation body which praised her work in promoting a strong insurance market. She also oversaw efforts resulting in record amounts being returned to consumers through mediation work.
In addition to serving as an insurance regulator for four decades, Lindley-Myers made history by becoming the first Black woman elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
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