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NAMIC's Insurance UncoveredMissing Data in InsuranceEpisode 815: Insurance companies rely on data to optimize performance, mitigate risk, and meet the rising expectations of consumers… but new questions are being raised about what happens when there’s a lack of data or missing data? On today’s Unscripted… Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, sits down with Lindsey Klarkowski, policy vice president of data science, AI/ML, and cybersecurity at NAMIC, to better understand how insurers are tackling this emerging issue. Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-09-0422 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredFederal Tax and Spending Cuts Bill, NAMIC Award in InnovationEpisode 812: Today we’re uncovering, what President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill means for insurers and how NAMIC helped maintain stability for the state-regulated industry. Plus, NAMIC’s Award in Innovation goes to West Bend Insurance Company. How the organization's new technology is making a difference for agents and policyholders alike.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-07-0321 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredFEMA Phaseout, TPLF Tax Loophole, Legal Reform in the SoutheastEpisode 811: Legal reform has also been a major topic of debate this year among state legislators, especially in the Southeast. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Caitlin Murray, senior regional vice president at NAMIC, about the biggest advocacy changes to come out of the region during the 2025 legislative sessions.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-06-1919 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredProperty/Casualty Investment BenchmarkingEpisode 808: Capital markets for 2024 were nothing short of interesting. NAMIC’s latest PIPES Report is now available, which benchmarks property/casualty investment objectives, strategies, and performance. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Chris Myers, senior strategist at New England Asset Management, about how insurers’ investment portfolios fared in 2024.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-05-0116 minNAMIC's Insurance Uncovered2025 NAIC Spring MeetingEpisode 806: – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners hosted its Spring meeting in Indianapolis last week. While the event was lighter in content, there were still several important matters to discuss.Stepping in for Neil this week on our Insurance Unscripted segment, Erin Collins, senior vice president - state and policy affairs for NAMIC, talks with three of NAMIC’s policy vice presidents about the NAIC’s top priorities for the coming year.This episode of the Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-04-0328 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredChanging of the Guard: New Leadership in Washington & at NAMICEpisode 802: Less than a month into the new Congress, NAMIC has started to see results on key legislative issues in Washington. Plus on today's Unscripted, we'll meet NAMIC’s new Chair, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s CEO Mark Russell and discuss how he hopes to serve the industry in the year ahead.This week’s episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2025-01-2916 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Holborn's "Beat the Clock"Holborn - NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered sponsor - is also sponsoring a new book called "Beat the Clock - How the Property Catastrophe Underwriting Cycle Works." On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Frank Harrison, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Holborn, about the new educational resource that will serve generations of risk professionals for years to come.
2024-12-0424 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Election 2024 Industry AnalysisEpisode 719: On today's Unscripted... we're taking a closer look at the 2024 election results. Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Jimi Grande, senior vice president of federal and political affairs at NAMIC, about how the results could bring change to the property/casualty insurance industry and what opportunities may be ahead with a new administration and Congress. This week's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-11-1427 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: PFAS "Forever" ChemicalsEpisode 718: The impact of PFAS - or "forever" - chemicals on human health is a subject of increasing debate with implication for the insurance industry. The widespread presence of the substances has become a focal point of regulatory action and litigation. On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Tim Fletcher, senior emerging issues specialist at Gen Re, about the issue's potential impact on the industry.This episode of NAMIC’s Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-10-3018 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: FIO Hosts Artificial Intelligence RoundtableEpisode 717: The Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office recently hosted a roundtable discussion on insurers' use of artificial intelligence. Rachel Jrade-Rice, general counsel for NEXT Insurance, represented the mutual insurance industry at the event. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Jrade-Rice about some of the benefits and challenges associated with the technology. This episode of NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-10-1623 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: The 2024 Mutual FactorEpisode 716: NAMIC and Aon have partnered once again to release the 2024 Mutual Factor report. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Pat Abbe, executive managing director at Aon, and Sarah Schnettler, senior vice president of member experience at NAMIC, about the impact of the past 24-30 months on the mutual insurance industry.This episode of NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-10-0221 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: AAA Missouri Distracted Driving CampaignEpisode 715: NAMIC recently attended the Governors’ Highway Safety Association annual meeting where AAA Missouri received the Peter K. O’Rourke award for outstanding roadway safety advocacy. On today’s unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Angie Nelson, vice president of public and government affairs at AAA Missouri, about the company’s efforts to prevent distracted driving through a comprehensive public awareness campaign and statewide legislation.This episode of NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-09-1818 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: The Mutual GroupEpisode 714: The Mutual Group is an innovative new insurance platform designed to specifically help mutual insurance carriers improve their operational efficiency.On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO at NAMIC, talks with Tim Fleming, CEO at The Mutual Group, about what makes the company unique among mutuals. This episode of NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
2024-09-0422 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Electric VehiclesEpisode 713: NAMIC hosted a Congressional briefing to educate lawmakers on the state of electric vehicle markets and the unique aspects of EV technology that impact its insurability. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC’s Neil Alldredge, CEO of NAMIC, talks with Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance at Mitchell, about the briefing and key considerations for insurers and lawmakers as more data becomes available about EVs and their use.Guy Carpenter: Scenario Testing Our Mutual Future - Year Three
2024-08-0727 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Builders Mutual Wins Innovation Award for Jobsite SafetyEpisode 711: On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Mike Gerber, president and CEO of Builders Mutual, about the company's creative approach to improve jobsite safety for construction workers and employees. Builders Mutual's Jobs-Site Safety Institute has been recognized as the 2024 overall winner of NAMIC’s Award in Innovation.
2024-06-2626 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Public ServiceEpisode 710: On today's Unscripted Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Andy Gerlach, Randolph Mutual manager, about why public service is a vital character trait for mutuals.Read more about Andy Gerlach in the latest edition of NAMIC's IN Magazine.
2024-06-1220 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2024 Federal Legislative OutlookEpisode 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.
2023-12-1330 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Considerations for Electric Vehicle RisksEpisode 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.
2023-11-1522 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Meet NAMIC Chair Liz HeckEpisode 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.
2023-10-0413 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAMIC's 128th Annual ConventionEpisode 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.
2023-09-2028 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2023 Award In InnovationEpisode 617: Alfa Mutual Insurance Company is this year's overall winner of 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 to develop emerging leaders and enhance company culture.
2023-08-2322 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Reinsurance Power SessionEpisode 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.
2023-08-0940 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2023 Mutual Factor Midyear ReportEpisode 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.
2023-07-2617 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Corporate-Owned Life InsuranceEpisode 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 Matt Popoli of Bain Capital about a new offering of corporate-owned life insurance.
2023-07-1220 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Judicial AdvocacyEpisode 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.
2023-05-0328 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Scenario Testing Our Mutual Future - Year TwoEpisode 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.
2023-04-1923 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2023 Distracted Driving Awareness MonthEpisode 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.
2023-04-0522 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Equitable OpportunitiesEpisode 606: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with National African American Insurance Association National Board Member Ngozi Nnaji as she challenges insurers to address the industry’s talent challenges through better branding.
2023-03-2224 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Combatting Social Inflation AbuseEpisode 605: Host Cathy Imus talks with Chris Turney, Chair of the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy’s Social Inflation Task Force, about social inflation and ways insurers can combat legal system abuse. Check out the new policy paper from NAMIC and DRI here.
2023-03-0826 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Insurance Careers MonthEpisode 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.
2023-02-2222 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Tech-Driven InsuranceEpisode 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.
2023-02-0832 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAMIC Strategic FrameworkEpisode 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.
2023-01-2522 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Empathy in Workers' CompEpisode 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.
2023-01-1126 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Third-Party Litigation FundingEpisode 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.
2022-11-3024 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2022 Midterm ElectionsEpisode 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.
2022-11-1623 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2022 Midterm Election PreviewEpisode 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.
2022-11-0227 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Hurricane IanEpisode 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.
2022-10-1929 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Mutual Factor 2022Episode 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.
2022-10-0519 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAMIC's 127th Annual ConventionEpisode 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.
2022-09-2117 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Global Insurance RegulationEpisode 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.
2022-09-0723 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Chat with Congressman Andy BarrEpisode 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.
2022-08-2435 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NCOIL Transparency Model, CybersecurityEpisode 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.
2022-07-2716 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Award in Innovation 2022Episode 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.
2022-07-1313 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Data Privacy, Crop Insurance, State Legislative UpdateEpisode 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.
2022-06-1522 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Managing Inflation RiskEpisode 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.
2022-05-1828 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Social InflationEpisode 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.
2022-05-0426 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving Awareness MonthEpisode 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.
2022-04-2029 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Prioritizing Diversity, Industry Support for UkraineEpisode 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.
2022-04-0619 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Legislative Updates from the Southeast & Great LakesEpisode 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.
2022-03-2328 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 100th Episode!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.
2022-03-0926 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Meet Indiana Insurance Commissioner Amy BeardEpisode 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.
2022-02-2317 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: The Road Ahead for AVs, The Great ResignationEpisode 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.
2022-02-0926 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2022 Economic OutlookEpisode 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.
2022-01-2629 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2022 Legislative Session Kick-OffEpisode 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.
2022-01-1227 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: What's Driving Auto Insurance Costs?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.
2021-12-1519 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Legislative Sprint to End 2021Episode 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.
2021-12-0124 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Regulatory AdvocacyEpisode 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.
2021-11-1627 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: The 2021 Mutual FactorEpisode 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.
2021-10-2019 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Meet NAMIC Chair Steve SliverEpisode 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.
2021-10-0617 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAMIC Annual Convention SpecialEpisode 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.
2021-09-2213 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Scenario Testing Our Mutual FutureEpisode 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.
2021-09-0823 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship Promotes Bright FuturesEpisode 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.
2021-08-2517 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: US Infrastructure Package, Curbing Flood RiskEpisode 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.
2021-08-1118 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Award in Innovation 2021Episode 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.
2021-07-2818 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: HUD Disparate Impact Rule, Atlanta Insurance Coalition for ChangeEpisode 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.
2021-07-1425 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Meet NAMIC's New CEOEpisode 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.
2021-06-3023 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: SELF DRIVE Act, BuildStrong CoalitionEpisode 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.
2021-06-1623 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Prejudgment Interest, Hurricane Season, Social InflationEpisode 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.
2021-06-0221 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NFIP, Cannabis-Impaired Driving, 2021 Hurricane Season ForecastEpisode 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.
2021-05-1920 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Insurance PhilanthropyEpisode 407: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual President and CEO John Smith about why the mission to help others is personal.
2021-04-0724 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Risk-Based Pricing LegislationEpisode 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.
2021-03-2420 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: COVID-19 One Year LaterEpisode 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.
2021-03-1024 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Diversity & Inclusion at American Family InsuranceEpisode 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.
2021-02-2425 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: A New AdministrationEpisode 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.
2021-01-2730 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: New FAA Drone Rules, Record-Setting Weather YearEpisode 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.
2021-01-0616 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Introducing NAMIC's New ChairEpisode 320: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new Chair - Merchants Mutual CEO Bob Zak about the upcoming year and challenges facing the industry.
2020-09-3016 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Wildfires & Hurricanes, NAMIC Mutual Foundation ScholarshipEpisode 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.
2020-09-1621 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Job Shield America Launches, and Lessons on Working from HomeEpisode 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.
2020-07-2224 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Business Interruption in Court, NAMIC's Award in InnovationEpisode 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.
2020-07-0820 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Diversity and Inclusion in the Insurance IndustryEpisode 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.
2020-06-1027 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Preparing America for the Next PandemicEpisode 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.
2020-05-2727 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Coronavirus & Regulatory ComplianceEpisode 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.
2020-04-0120 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: New Jersey Bad Faith Bill, New NCOIL Model LawsEpisode 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.
2020-01-0822 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: IAIS Annual Conference, NFIP, ALI Restatement of Law on Liability InsuranceEpisode 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.
2019-11-2719 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NFIP Delay, Resiliency, and InnovationEpisode 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.
2019-11-1323 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Resiliency, Auto Glass AOB Reform, Meet NAMIC's New ChairmanEpisode 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.
2019-10-0217 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Insurance Capital Standard, State-Based Insurance SystemEpisode 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
2019-09-1821 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Disaster Mitigation Forum, CLAIM Act, Private Flood InsuranceEpisode 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.
2019-07-2421 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: International Regulations, TRIA, FEMA Flood DataEpisode 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.
2019-06-2621 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Michigan No Fault Auto Reform, and Preparedness Made PersonalEpisode 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.
2019-05-2927 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving, TRIA, Resiliency WeekEpisode #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.
2019-04-0322 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NFIP Changes, Credit-Based Insurance Scoring, Marijuana IndustryEpisode #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.
2019-03-2022 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Tornadoes Shift East, Florida AOB Bill, Mutual MembershipEpisode #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.
2019-03-0621 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: 2018 Midterm Election SpecialEpisode #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.
2018-11-1426 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: FAA Reauthorization, Blockchain, New NAMIC ChairmanEpisode #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.
2018-10-0316 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: NAIC Review, Emerging Technologies, MarijuanaEpisode #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.
2018-08-2224 minNAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Disaster Reform, Disparate Impact Rule, Towing ModelEpisode #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.
2018-07-2526 min
NAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Lessons Learned from Hurricane HarveyEpisode #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.
2018-05-1617 min
NAMIC's Insurance UncoveredInsurance Uncovered: Insurance in Washington, Distracted Driving, Disaster MitigationEpisode #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.
2018-04-1818 min
NAMIC's Insurance UncoveredIntroducing NAMIC Insurance UncoveredFind 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.
2018-03-2300 min