Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Podcast

Sean Cox, President of First Consulting is joined by Chris Anderson, Compliance Manager at Independence Pet Holdings to explore how insurance companies can creatively market their products while staying within regulatory bounds. From navigating updates to model laws and implementing compliant processes, to managing social media influencers, sweepstakes, and promotional offers — this episode offers...

Unpacking the evolving DEI landscape in insurance and what it really means for team members' sense of belonging and engagement. Join the discussion with Nicole Calhoun, Research and Development at ProAssurance Group; Corrine House, DE&I Program Manager at ProAssurance; and Andrew Deutsch, Sr. Product & Strategy Director at Intact Insurance.

In this episode, we sit down with the President of the AICP to explore the many benefits of attending the AICP Annual Conference. From valuable networking opportunities to educational sessions tailored for compliance professionals, we cover it all—plus practical tips to help first-time and returning attendees get the most out of their conference experience.

In this episode, Sean Cox sits down with Dean Lambert, the Director of the Life Insurers Council to explore the unique challenges faced by small to mid-size life insurance companies and discuss practical strategies for doing more with less—through innovation, collaboration, and resourceful leadership.

Mattia Scharfstein, VP of Product Development, P&C at Sompo International, joins hosts Sean Cox, president at First Consulting, and Bri Dahl, a public policy analyst at NAMIC, to dive into the essentials of Market Conduct in the insurance industry, focusing on how carriers can take a proactive stance. Learn how to prepare effectively for a Market Conduct exam before it happens, develop a stron...

Join Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, as he sits down with Lou Penn to discuss the Affordable Care Act and how it can provide health insurance to those who don’t otherwise have access to a health plan. This podcast explores the purpose of the ACA, the various levels of plans that are offered as well as other key features. Featuring:...

When catastrophes happen, insurance companies are expected to respond quickly to assist insureds who have suffered a loss as a result of the catastrophe.  Many states require that these companies have plans in place prior to the event and that these plans are filed with the state, including contact information. Join Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Philadelphia Insu...

Join Will Biernat, a recent Insurance and Risk Management graduate from the University of Central Arkansas, and AICP student engagement committee member, as he sits down with Cynthia Burleson and Sean Cox to discuss the completely different paths they took into the broad field of Insurance Compliance, while utilizing many of the same strategies to help them advance their careers. Cynthia now serve...

Join Wendy Hicks, Senior Contract and Compliance Consultant at Coulter and Associates, Inc., as she sits down with HGI Global Chairman, Larry Oney, to discuss how his journey, with all of the challenges he faced and successes he experienced, helped to shape the DE&I program at HGI Global. Featuring: Larry Oney, Chairman, HGI Global Hosted by: Wendy Hicks, Coulter and Associates, Inc.

A pronoun is a term used to substitute a person’s name when referred to in the third person. In recent years, many of us find ourselves being invited to “offer our pronouns” in meetings or in writing, in both social and professional situations.  Here are a few examples of pronouns people may offer: He/him/his She/her/hers They/them/their A combination of the above What does all of this mean?  Why...

What happens to those insurance customers who have difficulty getting insurance because of their size or the nature of their business, such as a company that manufactures explosives? They may be able to find coverage in the surplus lines market. Join Sam Garro , Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Philadelphia Insurance Companies, as he sits down with Andrew Adams , President at...

Alicia Crenshaw, Sr. Director of Compliance at Acceptance Insurance sits down with Acceptance’s Sr. Director of Culture and Engagement, Pam Magee, who previously served as the Director of Diversity and Development at Broadcast Music, Inc., to discuss the evolution of DE&I at Acceptance, why allyship is important, and what DE&I might look like for the next generation of young professionals....

Susan Johnson is the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at The Hartford, responsible for leading enterprise-wide DEI initiatives and aligning them with business, sustainability and talent strategies.  She partners with leaders across the organization to create inclusive and equitable work environments and realize a culture that enables all employees to be and do their best. S...

In keeping with AICP’s initiative of promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awareness and implementation solutions in the workplace, we are pleased to feature yet another industry leader. AXIS, a specialty insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Bermuda, is generating fresh insights as the company has successfully invested in intentional DEI practices. Join Constance Jackson, Senior Regulatory...

Join our host, Katie Gurnett, as she sis down with Paul Huang, the Acting Associate Administrator for the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA), and Brock Long, the former Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hagerty Consulting's Executive Chairman, to discuss the role of NFIP and FEMA in flood insurance, mitigation, and financial resiliency.  W...

Most of us have either planned or attended a special event such as a wedding, baby shower, concert, conference, fair, etc. But did you know there is special insurance coverage for these events? Because these events are limited in time, scope and variety, there is special insurance coverage available to insure them. Join your host Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Phi...

Workers’ Compensation is an interesting niche of insurance related to on-the-job accidental injuries and occupational diseases for covered employees. Join host Rona Finkelstein, Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer at Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company as she sits down with Peter Strauss, Executive Director at Montana Self Insurers Association, and Lyndsey Meninger, Esq., Director o...

Join Trevor Gandy, Managing Director, Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at Markel Corporation as he joins Jennifer Montoro of Everest Insurance to discuss the shift in the workplace and the impact of contemporary events within the political climate. They’ll also discuss measuring inclusivity and diversity within the workplace. Lastly, Trevor will talk about ongoing DE&I initiatives within Markel...

The entertainment industry has coverage needs that are very different than other industries. Movie sets, concerts, off-site filming locations, and entertainers all need special coverages. What are these special coverages and how do they differ from traditional insurance for homeowners and offices? Join your host Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Philadelphia Insuranc...

Join Ivy Kusinga, Chief Culture and Talent Officer for Chubb Insurance as she joins Jennifer Montoro of Everest Insurance and shares with us her story of overcoming adversity and triumph and what it means to be the Chief Culture and Talent Officer of one of the largest P&C Insurers. Ivy and Jenn will have a frank and open conversation about racial and gender dynamics, rejecting falsehoods and...

You’ve finished your studies; you have that diploma in hand and now the real work begins – finding a job!  Join our host Ilana Kauffman in a conversation with Cindi Burleson and Katie Gurnett about the things you should do, have, and think about when looking for that perfect job.  They’ll discuss networking, skills, internships and so much more!  In fact, there is so much informatio...

Privacy issues permeate the insurance industry and the laws are changing rapidly.  Join host Dan Cotter as he sits down with Fred Karlinsky to discuss some of the privacy laws and regulations that impact the insurance industry. Featuring: Fred Karlinsky, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice, Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney & Co...

We know that students have questions they are just itching to ask our ‘seasoned veterans’ and we gave them a chance!  Join Joshua Lopez and Julia Berdzik, our student members, in this informative interview with a couple of our very own AICP long-time members – Katie Gurnett and Sean Cox.  Listen in as they ask those questions you have been wanting answered and never had the opportunity t...

Join Maisie Soetantyo, founder and principal of Autism Career Pathways, in her discussion with Thomas Houck of Thomson Reuters as she redefines the concept of meaningful employment for neurodivergent coworkers   and discusses how organizations can embrace an authentic inclusivity culture.  For more information, visit  www.autismcareerpathways.org . Featuring: Maisie Soetan...

Establishing and running a DEI program for employees can be daunting, but Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is rising to the challenge with success. Join your host Thomas Houck of Thomson Reuters as he sits down with Constance Jackson of Allianz to discuss the DEI program Constance helped pioneer at her company in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy of 2020. Featuring: Constance Jackson, A...