NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered: Recent Episodes
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NAMIC's new podcast, Insurance Uncovered, will cover various topics that affect the property/casualty insurance industry. This podcast will also feature an interview segment called "Unscripted" that will include interviews with inside industry experts and staff on a variety of topics.
Episode 708: The insurance industry plays a vital role in our financial security and societal progress. Yet, translating innovative ideas into real impact can be a challenge. On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Phil Budden, senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about the critical link between innovation and the well-being of insurance companies and the communities they serve.
Episode 707: It’s more important than ever to get politically involved this election year. NAMIC talks with Randa Rawlins, retired president and CEO of Shelter Insurance, about how you can make a difference with state and federal legislators and regulators on behalf of the insurance industry.
Episode 706: Tornadoes have historically peppered the Great Plains states, but scientists now say the destructive storms appear to be shifting east. At least 22 tornadoes have been reported this week between the Plains and Midwest.
However, this shifting severe weather trend isn’t the only one insurers are keeping an eye on. On today’s Unscripted… NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter’s Kris Kaminski and Kim Roberts about ways risk managers are adapting to weather trends and other critical issues affecting the insurance industry.
Episode 705: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making it tougher to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK awards this year. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with David Harkey, president of IIHS, about the challenge for auto manufacturers to offer better protection for backseat passengers and pedestrians.
Episode 704: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO at NAMIC, talks with Bryan Falchuk, president and CEO at PLRB, to discuss how the industry is navigating the risks and opportunities of using generative AI in insurance.
Episode 703: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky about changes to the state's unique insurance market during his first year in the role.
Episode 702: The January property reinsurance renewal has set the stage for an interesting year ahead. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Aon’s Brad Melvin and Patrick Abbe about the shifting market dynamics and what we can expect in 2024.
Episode 701: The 2024 legislative season is in full swing. On today’s Unscripted segment, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the association’s Vice President of State Affairs Jon Schnautz about new bills brewing in legislatures across the country and how they could impact the insurance industry.
Episode 625: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Jimi Grande, NAMIC senior vice president of federal and political affairs, to recap this year’s congressional accomplishments on behalf of the insurance industry and discuss what’s ahead in 2024.
Episode 624: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Mark Berven, Nationwide Property & Casualty president and COO, about the new era of risk and how the company is responding to the changing environment affecting all aspects of the insurance industry.
Episode 623: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Tony Cotto, NAMIC director of auto and underwriting policy, about what insurers should consider as they identify and price emerging EV risks.
Episode 622: On today's Unscripted, Roy Wright, IBHS president and CEO, tells us about the latest wildfire mitigation research and shares how the organization educates homeowners to protect property from severe weather disruptions.
Episode 621: Louisiana appears headed in a new direction when it comes to insurance regulations. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Tim Temple, Louisiana insurance commissioner-elect, about his plans to draw more insurance companies to the state's market.
Episode 620: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Elizabeth Heck, NAMIC chair and president and CEO of Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company, about the broad impact of the association's advocacy efforts and her optimism that the industry will continue to embrace any challenge that comes its way.
Episode 619: This special episode of Insurance Uncovered takes you inside NAMIC's 128th Annual Convention. Hear from Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president & CEO, about how the association is supporting its membership through as it enters a new era of risk. Plus, Aon's Patrick Abbe shares the latest findings for the all-new Mutual Factor Report.
Episode 618: With the economic impact of insurance fraud registering a staggering $308.6B every year, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud conducted a new study seeking to understand consumers’ psychological view of fraud, its criminality, and its impact on their lives. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the research author Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope about who the report found is most likely commit insurance fraud and why.
Episode 617: Alfa Mutual Insurance Company is this year's overall winner for NAMIC's Award in Innovation. On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Alfa Mutual CEO Jimmy Parnell and Executive Vice President of Operations Tommy Coshatt to learn about the company’s innovative program develop emerging leaders and enhance company culture.
Episode 616: On today’s Unscripted, we’re bringing you a presentation from NAMIC’s Management Conference where NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge hosted a panel discussion about the current reinsurance market with representatives from Aon, Holborn, Gen Re, and Guy Carpenter. The conversation focuses on solutions for reinsurance capacity - including underwriting/pricing improvements and exposure management - given the challenges presented by the hard reinsurance market.
Episode 615: For the first time, NAMIC and Aon have published a midyear update to the annual Mutual Factor Report. It checks in mutuals at this midway point to reflect on events at the close of the prior year, the challenges that remain for our industry, and the opportunities that lie ahead. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Aon’s Patrick Abbe about the mid-year findings.
Episode 614: On today's Unscripted, we'll learn about a new partnership that NAMIC has entered into to bring members a new service. You may recall that as part of NAMIC's new strategic framework, one of the goals of the association is to provide a mix of products to members that can help enhance their businesses. So NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge is talking with Mike Popoli of Bain Capital about a new offering of corporate-owned life insurance.
Episode 613: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety President David Harkey about how the organization continuously updates road safety standards to better protect drivers and deter distractions.
Episode 612: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Gen Re's Kara Raiguel about how the reinsurance market has changed in the first part of 2023 and what companies can do in anticipation of the next renewal cycle.
Episode 611: On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter’s Mark Hope about how hurricane outcomes have changed over time and other weather trends impacting the industry.
Episode 610: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the association's Regional Vice President Caitlin Murray about the 2023 Florida legislative session that included major reforms to significantly reduce litigation abuses and other issues that have raised costs for residents and insurers alike.
Episode 609: NAMIC will soon launch a quarterly Judicial Advocacy Update to inform the membership on the status of first-party litigation, provide updates on amicus activity, and examine issues where law and policy intersect.
On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Andrew Kirkner, the association's general counsel, about some of the challenges currently facing insurers on the judicial advocacy front.
Episode 608: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter's Blake Berman and Ariah Tough about an all-new paper that evaluates five new and expanded scenario tests to understand the effects of current market forces on the mutual insurance industry.
Episode 607: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety President Cathy Chase about ways our nation's leaders can take action to end distracted driving.
Episode 606: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with National African American Insurance Association National Board Member Ngozi Nnagi as she challenges insurers to address the industry’s talent challenges through better branding.
Episode 605: Host Cathy Imus talks with DRI Litigation Skills Committee Chair Chris Turney about social inflation and ways insurers can combat legal system abuse.
Check out the new policy paper from NAMIC and DRI here.
Episode 604: Gamma Iota Sigma - an international professional fraternity - connects risk management students with insurance industry professionals. On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with GIS Executive Director Grace Grant about what students are looking for most as they enter the industry.
Episode 603: A new reciprocal insurtech company prioritizes making insurance affordable and accessible for all. Through the use of technology, automation, and data, Branch aims to make obtaining home and auto insurance frictionless for customers.
On today’s Unscripted… NAMIC’s Neil Alldredge talks with Branch Co-Founder and CEO Steve Lekas about how the technology-driven company makes the insurance experience more efficient.
Episode 602: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Chief Strategy Officer Mark Vander Kooy about how the association's new strategic framework will strengthen the partnership between NAMIC and its members.
Episode 601: Emory Industrial Services' Chief Risk Officer Dr. Claire Muselman is leading the charge to change the way workers’ compensation claims are handled that leads to better experiences for injured workers. Season six of Insurance Uncovered kicks off as NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Muselman about her move to change the workers comp system into an advocacy-based model built on empathy.
Episode 525: Throughout 2022 on Insurance Uncovered, we spoke with several industry experts who explained how the effects of inflation influence decision making in every industry and household. Among the questions we tackled whether this inflationary era will be temporary or long lasting; and what can be done to minimize the impact on the insurance industry.
Episode 524: There is growing concern that a large volume of foreign-sourced money may be pouring into U.S. civil litigation against U.S. companies and industries through third party litigation funding. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform just released a new research paper discussing how the pervasive business model raises national and economic security risks.
On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the Chamber’s Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President Harold Kim about this new threat: the national security risk of third-party litigation funding.
Episode 523: NAMIC's Jimi Grande and Erin Collins discuss how shifting legislative control in state and federal governments could influence the property/casualty insurance industry.
Episode 522: NAMIC SVP of Federal and Political Affairs Jimi Grande talks with Senior Political Analyst Jim Ellis about election trends and outcome predictions in the final days leading up to the 2022 midterms.
Episode 521: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with University of South Carolina's Bob Hartwig to discuss the risks of severe weather events and the fragility of the Florida insurance market.
Episode 520: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with Aon's Patrick Abbe to break down the 2022 Mutual Factor assessing the mutual property/casualty insurance industry's market performance.
Episode 519: On this special episode of the podcast, we'll uncover all the highlights from NAMIC's 127th Annual Convention, including the NAIC panel discussion, the all-new economy power session, a special "Unscripted" interview with NAMIC's new Chair Jake Black, and more.
Episode 518: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with NAMIC’s Director of Financial and Tax Policy Jon Rodgers to discuss the latest international developments affecting the U.S. regulatory front.
Episode 517: Congressman Andy Barr joins us for today's Unscripted segment to discuss key issues on Capitol Hill that could impact the insurance industry. Plus, we're uncovering the IAIS' proposed criteria for evaluating the U.S. approach to group capital. Why NAMIC has concerns about the international comparison.
Episode 516: With harvest season quickly approaching, Westfield Insurance Risk Control Consultant Ben Peetz discusses prevention and suppression measures to help mitigate fire loss on farms.
Episode 515: Cybercrime numbers are frightening. Ransomware attacks occur approximately every 11 seconds, and cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small and midsize businesses. On today’s Unscripted… NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with NAMICO’s Laura Linstrum about steps insurers can take to improve their defense against cybercriminals.
Episode 514: On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC's Neil Alldredge sits down with Union Mutual President and CEO Lisa Keysar to learn about the company’s program to attract and retain talent that earned the Award in Innovation for Adaptability.
Episode 513: A new national estimate of insurance fraud losses shows an amazing $308.6 billion stolen every year, according to data from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. On Today’s Unscripted, the Coalition’s Executive Director Matthew Smith discusses steps insurance companies can take to lessen their vulnerability to fraud.
Episode 512: On today's Unscripted, we're wrapping up the series featuring NAMIC's Regional Vice Presidents as they share some of the major issues insurers are facing in state legislatures this year. Plus, NAMIC's concerns about new data privacy legislation and how it could impact the insurance industry.
Episode 511: Just in time for Hurricane Season, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a new law to reform and stabilize the insurance marketplace. Plus, New England Asset Management's Robb Barnum discusses the basics of ESG labeled bonds and their effect on the resilience of insurance companies.
Episode 510: Inflation isn’t a new risk for insurance carriers, but as rates continue to run hot across the globe its impact on the industry is likely to last for years to come. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with ITR Economics’ Senior Forecaster Connor Lokar about steps insurers can take to mitigate some of the complications that arise during periods of inflation.
Episode 509: On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with GenRe’s Glenn Frankel to discuss how insurers can address the key drivers behind this troubling trend.
Episode 508: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with the Governors Highway Safety Association's Pam Fischer to talk about the organization’s push to keep America’s roads safe.
Episode 507: Diversity and inclusion is a priority for insurers and NAMIC member companies have been vocal about their efforts to prioritize diversity. Mutual insurers have worked hard to expand the recruiting pipeline to the property/casualty insurance industry. On today’s Unscripted… NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with Shelter Insurance CEO Randa Rawlins to discuss the company’s own DEI practices, which started more than 30 years ago.
Episode 506: Back in January, we introduced you to a group of NAMIC advocates who are on the ground in states nationwide standing up for insurers’ interests. Today we’re continuing our series with two new Regional Vice Presidents – Caitlin Murray and Andrew Perkins who represent the southeast and Great Lakes regions respectively. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge sat down with them to discuss some of the major issues facing the insurance industry in state legislatures this year.
Episode 505: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with BuildStrong Coalition Executive Director Natalie Enclade about the Resilient AMERICA Act and why mitigation measures are crucial for reducing the impacts of environmental disasters. Plus, Guy Carpenter shares how insurers can mitigate their exposure to cyber loss with concerns of the escalating situation in Europe.
Episode 504: On this episode, NAMIC SVP of State Affairs Erin Collins sits down with Indiana Insurance Commissioner Amy Beard to talk about her new role and how the pandemic has created some lasting positive changes for the Indiana Department of Insurance.
Episode 503: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Born2Lead CEO Mike Koscielny about how the insurance industry workforce has changed dramatically since the onset of the pandemic and what insurers can do to recruit and retain employees in a virtual world.
Episode 502: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with South Carolina University's Dr. Bob Hartwig about his economic outlook and where insurers should focus for 2022.
Episode 501: For today’s Unscripted interview, we want to introduce you to some of the NAMIC advocates on the ground in states nationwide standing up for insurers’ interests. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge kicks off this new series with three Regional Vice Presidents to discuss some of the major issues facing the insurance industry in state legislatures this year.
Episode 425: On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC President and CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with NAMIC Director of Auto and Underwriting Policy Tony Cotto to discuss the new analysis showing most costs involved in providing auto insurance are driven by external forces outside auto insurers’ control.
Click here to read the full analysis.
Episode 424: It's a busy time for insurance regulators. On today's Unscripted, NAMIC Senior Vice President of State Affairs Erin Collins shares her thoughts on regulatory challenges at NAIC and NCOIL, and what's ahead for the insurance industry in state legislatures in 2022.
Episode 423: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with State Farm Associate General Counsel Richard Bates about his service as a regulatory advocate and how he foresees the insurance industry navigating today's most pressing regulatory issues.
Episode 422: NAMICO has a new CEO. Get to know Jennifer Hamilton as she discusses some of the major issues confronting professional liability insurers, including COVID-19 claims and cybersecurity.
Episode 421: For four years, NAMIC has partnered with Aon to publish a report on the mutual property/casualty insurance industry to assess its market performance. The 2021 report delivers a similar approach, as well as the impact of ratings agency criteria on mutual insurers, and independent agencies’ perceptions of mutuals. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Aon’s Chris Delhey and Patrick Matthews on the new findings in this year’s report.
Episode 420: NAMIC’s new Chair Steve Sliver was introduced on stage during the 126th Annual Convention. The Mutual Benefit Group president and CEO joined the property/casualty insurance industry more than 40 years ago and quickly realized the ability to serve others in this industry was a calling. On today’s unscripted, NAMIC president and CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Sliver about his desire to pay it forward during his year as Chair and to give back to the industry that has given him so much.
Episode 419: NAMIC's 126th Annual Convention is taking place now in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland. So we wanted to share a little taste of Convention with you on our podcast today. NAMIC’s Neil Alldredge addressed attendees during his first Convention as President and CEO. Check out what he had to say about the future of the association.
Episode 418: NAMIC President & CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter's Scott Rubenstein and Blake Berman about a new joint project to help association members better understand their exposures to certain emerging stress scenarios.
Episode 417: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with two-time NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship winner Anne Bowen about why she feels this generation of industry leaders is so eager to learn and grow professionally.
Episode 416: We’ve seen a new standard in flood frequency and severity in the US. To address some of those changes and growing concerns, NAMIC and Munich Re recently released a joint policy paper titled “Closing the Protection Gap for Flood Risk.” On today's Unscripted, NAMIC President and CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with Munich Re’s Vice President and Inland Flood Product Manager Serena Garrahan to discuss the need for clients and policyholders to have effective flood coverage that mitigates risk and builds stronger resiliency to severe weather.
Episode 415: NAMIC President and CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with this year's Award in Innovation overall winner, Harford Mutual President and CEO Steve Linkous, to discuss the company’s program to develop new and existing talent through the insurance industry pipeline.
Episode 414: For Chuck Chamness’s final episode hosting the Unscripted segment, he talks with Atlanta Insurance Coalition for Change President Liz Olsson about how the coalition’s work could be employed by NAMIC members to transform diversity, equity, and inclusion from a worthwhile concept to something that is actionable and sustainable for generations to come.
Episode 413: NAMIC has a new CEO. NAMIC made the announcement last week introducing Neil Alldredge as the new president and CEO of the association. So, we start with today’s Unscripted segment, as outgoing President and CEO Chuck Chamness sits down with Neil to welcome him to the new role.
Episode 412: NAMIC President & CEO Chuck Chamness talks with BuildStrong Coalition Executive Director Pamela Williams about ways building codes and pre-disaster mitigation can save lives and protect communities.
Episode 411: NAMIC President and CEO Chuck Chamness talks with GenRe’s Ridge Muhly about how social inflation is affecting the property/casualty insurance industry and how to identify and respond to shifting trends.
Episode 410: NAMIC President & CEO Chuck Chamness talks with Colorado State University research scientist Dr. Phil Klotzbach about his forecast for the 2021 hurricane season and the impacts of increasingly severe weather patterns.
Episode 409: On today's Unscripted, our Chuck Chamness talks with Insurance Evolution Partners’ Bryan Falchuk about how technology can pave carriers’ paths to success and shed light on how we as an industry can continue to evolve to meet our customers’ needs despite the disruption.
Episode 408: As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, many workplaces are planning ahead for what a return to the office will look like. On this episode's Insurance Unscripted, our Chuck Chamness talks with HR Consultant Gina Benedict about top safety considerations for organizations.
Episode 407: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual President and CEO John Smith about why the mission to help others is personal.
Episode 406: With dozens of bills targeting underwriting restrictions currently making the way through state legislatures, NAMIC advocates are hard at work to educate lawmakers on why risk-based pricing works. On today’s Unscripted, Chuck Chamness talk with NAMIC Vice President of State Affairs Erin Collins about the regulatory and legislative implications of equity and insurance moves around the country.
Episode 405: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with Professor Bob Hartwig about the impact the pandemic had on the insurance industry and the challenges that still lie ahead one year after shutdown.
Episode 404: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with American Family Insurance Chair and CEO Jack Salzwedel about his insights and strategies to foster a culture of inclusion.
Episode 403: It may only be February, but spring and summer storms will be here before you know it. So, are you prepared for the next extreme weather event? Chuck Chamness talks with Guy Carpenter Research Meteorologist Dr. James Waller about the science behind the shifting trends in severe weather events.
Episode 402: On this week’s episode of Insurance Unscripted, NAMIC’s Chuck Chamness brings you a unique opportunity to hear from two of our nation’s elected federal officials - Reps. Julia Brownley and Brian Steil - about what to expect from the new administration and the Congress, and those issues critical to the insurance industry.
Episode 401: Chuck talks with NAMIC General Counsel-Federal Tom Karol about the new FAA drone rules that give insurers more flexibility for inspections and claims adjusting. Plus, 2020 sets an unprecedented number of new weather records.
Episode 325: Chuck Chamness talks with author Don DeCarlo about his new book "Workplace Stress: Past, Present, and Future" and how these certain stressors may result in workers compensation claims.
Episode 324: After 100 years in business, Holborn has helped its customers survive a number of natural disasters. On this episode's Unscripted, Chuck Chamness talks with Holborn Chairman and CEO Frank Harrison about how those long-term relationships have made a difference in the company’s success.
Episode 323: Chuck talks with Encova President and CEO TJ Obrokta about lessons learned from uniting unique company cultures under a new brand. Plus, we'll break down election trends with implications for the insurance industry. And with less than three weeks remaining, the 2020 Hurricane Season could still break records.
Episode 322: Chuck talks with State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord about why the company's culture is driven by helping others. Plus, what issues are top of mind for insurers with less than a week left until the election. And how a bill in New Jersey proposing to limit underwriting factors could force insurers to break the law.
Episode 321: Chuck talks with 2020 Mutual Factor authors Chris Delhey and Neil Alldredge about why this year’s market performance analysis is more timely and relevant than ever.
Episode 320: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new Chair - Merchants Mutual CEO Bob Zak about the upcoming year and challenges facing the industry.
Episode 319: Chuck talks with scholarship winner and University of North Texas student Stacy Rodriguez about what this scholarship program has meant to her and what insurers can do to attract young talent to the industry.
Episode 318: Chuck talks with NAMICO's Lisa Sladek about how COVID-19 has impacted cybersecurity and insurance. Plus, how remote work has allowed adjusters to get Hurricane Laura survivors the help they need faster.
Episode 317: Chuck talks with Employers Mutual Casualty CEO Scott Jean about his first day on the job and the decision to send employees to work from home as his first official act. Plus, a derecho leaves widespread damage across Iowa. How insurers are expediting claims even amid a pandemic.
Episode 316: Chuck talks with Hospitality Insurance Group CEO Richard Welch about how the company supports its members by ensuring their insurance coverage has adjusted to the changing times. Plus, how states adjust their hurricane preparedness models in the midst of a pandemic.
Episode 315: Chuck talks with Midwest Family Mutual's Aaron Boyd about why the company transitioned to remote work long before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19. Plus, NAMIC launches Job Shield America - a new campaign to enact needed federal liability protections as the pandemic continues.
Episode 314: Chuck talks with Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia CEO Jeff Wrobel about company’s Award in Innovation project to protect policyholders from water damage and the associated repair costs.
Episode 313: Chuck talks with East Carolina University’s Brenda Wells about what insurers can expect as they get involved with the emerging cannabis industry. Plus, how insurers are helping those most vulnerable as we enter the fifth month of the coronavirus pandemic.
Episode 312: Chuck sits down with former NAMIC Chairman John Hill to discuss how the industry can become a leader in creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces.
Episode 311: Chuck Chamness talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about the property/casualty insurance industry's joint solution to protect the nation's businesses and non-profits during future outbreaks.
Episode 310: Chuck talks with MEMIC President and CEO Mike Bourque about workers compensation in the era of COVID-19. Plus a dangerous business interruption mandate is struck down in D.C. Why councilmembers agreed to remove it from their latest coronavirus relief legislation.
Episode 309: Chuck talks with I.I.I. President and CEO Sean Kevelighan about reputational issues for the insurance industry and the importance of messaging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a judicial advocacy update as more than 50 lawsuits against insurers emerge across the country.
Episode 308: Chuck talks with Dr. Bob Hartwig for an in-depth discussion about the industry's economic outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, Congress backs the insurance industry. The timely letter sent to President Trump defending protections from retroactive business interruption coverage mandates.
Episode 307: Pandemic 2020. As social distancing orders are extended to protect the nation's health, legislators now look for a solution to stave off the effects of an economic downturn. Chuck talks with NAMIC's AVP of Corporate Affairs and Associate General Counsel Geoff Baker about the most important compliance trends to be aware of during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, how NAMIC has kept business interruption insurance out of the economic stimulus package that would have resulted in negative consequences for the insurance industry.
Episode 306: 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. It's not longer business as usual as effects of COVID-19 ripple throughout all industries and the global economy. Chuck talks with GenRe's Vice President and Chief Medical Director Dr. Thomas Ashley about how the nation's expansive mitigation efforts will save lives. Plus, the evolving legislative and regulatory activity surrounding the coronavirus and its implications for the insurance industry.
Episode 305: Chuck talks with J.D. Power's David Pieffer about the three things insurers should can do to improve the policyholder experience and increase customer satisfaction. Plus, the growing number of severe flooding events has led Congress to consider ways to improve federal flood mapping and address future flood risks.
Episode 304: Chuck talks with NAMICO President and CEO Tim Sullivan about what’s driving the social inflation trend, and what insurers can do to withstand its effects. Plus, the renewed push to promote safety and accessibility of autonomous vehicles.
Episode 303: Chuck talks with Philadelphia Contributionship’s Carol Smith about the history of America’s first mutual insurance company and how it shaped today’s industry. Plus, how a new infrastructure proposal addresses the nation's resiliency.
Episode 302: Chuck talks with Indiana University’s Fred Glass about how his insurance background made him uniquely qualified for his current role as university athletics director. Plus, New Jersey's Insurance Fair Conduct Act dies on the final day of the 2018-2019 legislative session. And what you need to know about compliance issues for insurance companies since the California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect this month.
Episode 301: Chuck talks with NCOIL President and Indiana State Representative Matt Lehman about NCOIL's new new model laws and how his background in insurance prepared him for this new role. Plus, New Jersey could soon be home to the worst bad faith bill in the country. How you can help NAMIC defeat two proposals up for a vote next week.
Episode 224: Chuck Chamness talks with Gamma Iota Sigma CEO Noelle Codispoti about best practices for insurers to effectively tell their story and engage with the next generation of talent. Plus, the unusual step California is taking to ban insurers from canceling policies in fire-prone areas.
Episode 223: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Tom Karol about the continued threat the ALI Restatement of Law on Liability Insurance poses to the industry. Plus, TRIA moves another step closer to reauthorization. And Team USA stands up for the U.S. state-based system of insurance during IAIS' Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Episode 222: Chuck talks with Church Mutual President and CEO Rich Poirier about how the commitment to innovation will keep the organization moving forward. Plus, resiliency takes center stage at the Florida Chamber Insurance Summit. And why NAMIC expresses disappointment in the federal government's decision to delay implementation of the NFIP's new pricing formula.
Episode 221: Chuck talks with Liz Heck, President and CEO of Greater New York Mutual, about how TRIA works to keep terrorism risk insurance available and affordable in these uncertain times. Plus, a new program to educate the public about drone safety.
Episode 220: Chuck talks with Aon Researcher Patrick Matthews about the expanded 2019 Mutual Factor. Plus, how a hearing this week could move Congress closer to a long-term solution for the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. And newly approved changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act could cost companies a total of up to $55 billion in initial compliance costs.
Episode 219: Chuck talks with First Maxfield CEO Randy Druvenga as he takes over the role of NAMIC Chairman. Plus, the latest states to recognize Resiliency Week and how lawmakers are promoting disaster preparedness. And Florida Sen. Doug Broxson shares the path towards reforming auto glass assignment of benefits.
Episode 218: Chuck talks with U.S. Rep. Ted Budd about what NAMIC members can do to keep the pressure on top federal legislators to protect our state-based system of insurance. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee presses Team USA to vote no on adopting the insurance capital standard being developed by the IAIS
Episode 217: Chuck talks with IBHS President and CEO Roy Wright about how legislators, insurers, and individuals alike share responsibility for a resilient future. Plus, several states make the move to adopt Resiliency Week to educate residents about the importance of pre-disaster mitigation. And the latest on Hurricane Dorian as the record-setting storm approaches the U.S.
Episode 216: Chuck talks with American Association of Insurance Services CEO Ed Kelly about new features that set OpenIDL apart from other blockchain programs in the market. Plus, the unique approach by FEMA to measure a community's resilience. And a new forecast as we prepare for the most active month of hurricane season. How an uptick in expected storms reinforces the need for stronger mitigation efforts.
Episode 215: Chuck talks with Larry Shaw, President and CEO of MMG Insurance, about the company's secret sauce to attracting young talent. Plus, while cellphones are partly to blame for distracted driving, insurers can also use them as part of the solution. And an FAA approved drone test flight could be a major step forward for the insurance industry.
Episode 214: Chuck talks with Keith Wolfe, President of US P&C at Swiss Re, about how improved flood modeling technology has made entering the market easier than ever. Plus, the cannabis industry gets some help from Congress with the CLAIM Act proposal. And the NAMIC-led BuildStrong Coalition hosts a forum to highlight mitigation opportunities following the enactment of disaster reform.
Episode 213: Chuck talks with former FBI Cybersecurity Special Agent Chris Tarbell about what insurers can do to protect their data from cyber criminals. Plus, an early sign from the FAA that drones could soon be flying overhead. And an economic forecast for insurers with recommendations for how mutuals can plan ahead for 2020.
Episode 212: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Michelle Rogers about the latest international developments on affecting the U.S. insurance market. Plus, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is up for reauthorization in 2020. The proactive move by Congress to prevent a lapse in coverage.
Episode 211: Chuck talks with PEMCO President and CEO Stan McNaughton about his thoughts about the unique way PEMCO sets itself apart and earns the loyalty of its policyholders.
Episode 210: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Paul Martin about why advocating preparedness is not only part of his job it's a way of life. Plus, how Michigan's well-intentioned no-fault auto reform could have an unintended effect for auto policyholders.
Episode 209: Chuck talks with Ross Buchmueller, President and CEO of PURE Insurance, about how the relatively young insurance company takes an innovative approach to create a sense of belonging among its policyholders. Plus, what insurers can learn from the deadliest and costliest wildfire season in California history. And a trade dispute with China could increase costs for auto manufacturing and repairs.
Episode 208: Chuck talks with West Virginia Insurance Commissioner James Dodrill about his first NAIC meeting and how things are doing during his first months on the job. Plus, AOB Reform heads to the Governor's desk, but not before one Florida lawyer's last-ditch effort to game the system.
Episode 207: Chuck talks with AM Best's Matt Mosher about how the ratings company plans to score insurance companies for its innovation efforts. Plus, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin voices his support for state-based insurance regulation. And why it's important for your company to get started using telematics to collect distracted driving data.
Episode #206: Chuck talks with Georgia State Rep. John Carson about the success of the states newly enacted Hands-Free Driving Law. Plus, we'll discuss NAMIC's effort to educate Congress about the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before it expires next year.
Episode #205: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Assistant Vice President of Public Policy and Federal Affairs Jon Bergner about the growing world of canna-business including issues and complexities surrounding insurers involvement in the marijuana industry.
Episode #204: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Neil Alldredge about how to make the most of your mutual membership. They discuss how your involvement with NAMIC can strengthen your company and increase the impact of our industry.
Episode #203: Chuck talks with Congresswoman Gwen Moore about how she will support the insurance industry in her new role on the House Ways and Means Committee. Plus, a big win in Virginia as a problematic bad faith bill ends in Virginia. And how your organization can get prepared with the latest talent trends to stay competitive in this rapidly evolving market.
Episode #202: Chuck talks with former state regulator Jim Wrynn about his career developing national and international regulations and policies governing the insurance industry.
Episode #201: Chuck talks with Rep. Denny Heck about the new makeup of the House Financial Services Committee and the emerging issues the insurance industry will face this session.
Episode #121: Chuck talks with Ted Nickel, Wisconsin state insurance commissioner and former President of the NAIC about some of his greatest accomplishments as well as what he sees as the challenges ahead for the new NAIC leadership.
Episode #120: Chuck talks with Insurance Thought Leadership Chief Innovation Officer Guy Fraker about ways for companies to inexpensively start exploring new opportunities to innovate. Plus, the creative way blockchain is being used to make the subrogation process more efficient.
Episode #119: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about how a divided Congress could impact the insurance advocacy landscape for years to come. Plus, the losses expected from the most destructive wildfire in California state history.
Episode #118: Chuck talks with the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety about what it will take to have less distraction on the roads. Plus, we break down a new IIHS report that suggests legal marijuana may lead to more car crashes.
Episode #117: Chuck talks with former I.I.I. president Dr. Bob Hartwig about the new benchmark analysis that validates long-held assumptions about the mutual sector. And the destruction brought on by Hurricane Michael and how the new DRRA offers hope for the future. Plus, Georgia's new Hands-Free Driving Law is already making an impact in the state.
Episode #116: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new chairman Henry R. Gibbel about his long family history in the mutual insurance industry. Plus, the final steps that could put the new Disaster Recovery Reform provisions on the President’s desk this week.
Episode #115: Chuck talks with Western National Mutual President and CEO Stu Henderson about methods for developing a strong communications plan. Plus, Hurricane Florence rains devastation on the Carolinas. What the damages could mean for the nation's flood insurance program.
Episode #114: Chuck talks with former FEMA Director Chief David Paulison about his vision to make every home in America safe with stronger building codes. Plus, Tropical Storm Gordon reminds people of the importance to plan ahead for a disaster.
Episode #113: Chuck talks with Tom Karol, NAMIC's General Counsel - Federal, about emerging technologies and how the association is helping regulators address safety issues when it comes to automated vehicles and drones. Plus, the NAIC wrapped up its summer meeting facing a tight deadline to establish a group capital calculation standard.
Episode #112: Chuck talks with Tim Koppenhaver, Executive Vice President at Loudoun Mutual, about the benefits that resulted from his three-week sabbatical. Plus, new research shows the importance of tracking state disaster spending. And an ALI Restatement is rejected in Ohio. Why that's a big win for the insurance industry.
Episode #111: Chuck talks with Kara Raiguel, President and CEO of Gen Re, about how long standing relationships within the mutual insurance industry can benefit members. Plus, NCOIL adopts a new towing model. And how members of NAMIC and the Build Strong Coalition are encouraging lawmakers to improve the country's response to damaging weather events.
Episode #110: Chuck talks with Eric Nelson, President and CEO of Mutual of Enumclaw, about his company's winning entry for the Award in Innovation. Plus, the U.S. House passes the International Insurance Standards Act. And where you can learn how to developnew policies and procedures as South Carolina becomes the first state to adopt the NAIC's new Data Security Model Law.
Episode #109: Chuck talks with Sean Kevelighan, President and CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, about how the industry can improve the public understanding of insurance. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers urge HUD Secretary Ben Carson to ask Congress for help with the massive crumbling foundation problem.
Episode #108: Chuck talks with insurance consultant and attorney Kevin Kinross about mergers and acquisitions, as well as the impact CGAD has had on the property/casualty insurance industry. We also hear from Rep. Tom MacArthur about the amendment he’s designed to help save the National Flood Insurance Program Money.
Episode #107: Chuck talks with two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin about his playbook for success on the football field and on the board of a mutual insurance company. Plus, insurers answer tough questions about Automated Vehicles on Capitol Hill. What the future of AV regulation looks like for the industry.
What do football and insurance have in common? Find out when the new episode of “Insurance Uncovered” kicks off on May 30.
Episode #106: Chuck talks with Paul Ehlert, NAMIC Chairman and President and CEO of Texas-based Germania Mutual, about what is was like to experience Hurricane Harvey and respond quickly to policyholders in need. Plus, how forecasting technology improvements will help insurers during disasters.
Episode #105: Chuck talks with IIHS President David Harkey about the organization’s distracted driving research. Plus, easing the pain with blockchain. How this new technology can make the claims experience less burdensome for insurers and their policyholders. And commercial drone use takes a step forward as the House approves a five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
Episode #104: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about insurance industry accomplishments in Washington. We also uncover distracted driving and how one state is modernizing laws against cell phone usage behind the wheel. Plus, disaster mitigation takes a major step forward to improve the resiliency of our country.
Episode #103: Chuck talks with NAMICO President and CEO Tim Sullivan about cybersecurity. We also uncover confusion surrounding blockchain and how the new technology benefits insurers. Plus, how to determine which compliance information to trust.
Episode #102: Chuck talks with Butler University Risk Management Professor Zach Finn about ways to address the talent gap. We also uncover the stigma surrounding marijuana insurance. Plus, how NCOIL plans to update its repackaging model to address price gouging among bad actors.
Episode #101: Insurance Uncovered talks retirement and disaster safety with the head of the IBHS, reports on happenings at the spring NAIC meeting, and shows how insurers and friends are helping raise money for children’s cancer research.
Find out more about NAMIC's new podcast, Insurance Uncovered. We will cover various topics that effect the property/casualty insurance industry. This podcast will also feature an interview segment called "Unscripted" that will include interviews with inside industry experts and staff on a variety of topics.