NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered

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 Unscri...

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 pra...

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...

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.