Nancy G. Atkins was appointed commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Insurance on May 1. Formerly the Deputy Commissioner, she has worked in the insurance industry for 33 years, both as an agent and employee benefit manager. Before joining the Department of Insurance, she was director of sales and marketing at Bluegrass Family Health Inc. She is also a licensed nurse and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky and Advantage Care, Inc. Former Commissioner Maynard resigned to return to the private sector.