This week, National Lenders General Agency announced the appointment of Robert Rudnai as vice president of risk and compliance, bringing valuable experience from a Texas regulatory agency.

In this role, National Lenders said Rudnai will oversee enterprise-wide risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance initiatives as the company continues to expand its national footprint.

Management highlighted Rudnai arrives with extensive regulatory and insurance experience, having recently served with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) as a captive insurance specialist.

At TDI, Rudnai was responsible for licensing, financial oversight, and regulatory supervision of Texas-domiciled captive insurance companies, working closely with industry participants and other states’ department of insurance to ensure compliance, solvency, and sound governance practices for the industry.

Rudnai’s background also includes earlier roles within TDI as a financial analyst and manager of the company licensing and registration office, where he was responsible for reviewing all new insurers wishing to enter the Texas insurance market, and supported regulatory decision-making related to insurance entities operating within the state.

“Robert’s regulatory background and leadership experience strengthen our executive team in a very meaningful way,” National Lenders president Ken Terkel said in a news release. “His deep understanding of risk, compliance, and governance enhances our ability to serve our partners with confidence as we continue to grow nationally.”

National Lenders chief operating officer Eric Hurst added, “We are extremely excited to welcome Robert to National Lenders. Robert brings a rare combination of regulatory insight and real-world insurance expertise.

“His experience at the Texas Department of Insurance gives him a deep understanding of compliance expectations, risk management, and governance, which will be invaluable as we continue to scale responsibly and strengthen our compliance infrastructure across all jurisdictions,” Hurst went on to say.

Now with National Lenders, Rudnai will lead its risk and compliance strategy, working closely with executive leadership, insurance partners, regulators, and external stakeholders to support regulatory adherence, operational discipline, and long-term growth.

“I’m excited to join National Lenders at such an important stage of the company’s growth,” Rudnai said. “The firm’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and strong governance aligns closely with my professional background, and I look forward to helping support its continued expansion.”