The Council Covers It

Join IHIC as we interview the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Director, Dr. Ngozi Ezike.  Dr. Ezike leads the charge in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois.  Listen in as Dr. Ezike explains the effectiveness of vaccinations, boosters, and monoclonal antibodies, the role of public health, as well as the importance of public/private partnerships.  You don’t want to miss this incredibl...

Financial literacy and insurance literacy go hand in hand with some of the most important chapters of your life.  For something so important, don’t you think it would be a good idea to take some time and understand the ins and outs of your finances and insurance?  Join us as ILHIC speaks with Chasse Rehwinkel, Acting Director of Banking for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Reg...

For this episode, ILHIC is hopping in the DeLorean to discuss Insurtech with expert, J.P. Wieske. Insurtech is the movement of technology-driven disruption across the global insurance ecosystem that seeks to transform the traditional concepts of risk sharing and management.   Industry is constantly adapting and innovating to enhance capacity, improve efficiency, and improve the customer experience...

Open Enrollment begins on November 1, 2021!   It’s getting cooler outside, sweaters are coming out of retirement, and the leaves are changing into deep reds and burnt oranges. While this time may signal pumpkin-spiced everything, it’s also the beginning of the annual Affordable Care Act’s Open Enrollment Period!  Join in the conversation as Open Enrollment Experts, Carol West and Paula Campbell, e...

Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they speak with Janis Potter, Executive Director of the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.  Janis explains the creation of the Association, its infrastructure, and the specific protections it gives to this State’s consumers.  The Illinois Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association is another critical player in the ins...

Join the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council as they discuss diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry with Dr. Leroy Nunery II, founder of PlūsUltré LLC , a strategic advisory firm that focuses on turnarounds, transformations, growth and innovation planning, resource development, talent development, governance training, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies.   In 201...

Join ILHIC as they discuss the process of accelerated underwriting with Nils Gyllenhammer, Vice President of Product Strategy for the Individual Life Division of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.  Listen in as they discuss what accelerated underwriting is, its accomplishments and hurdles, and how COVID-19 changed the industry landscape for this process.  

Welcome to the first episode of The Council Covers It.  In this episode, Kate and Laura will introduce themselves and the Illinois Life and Health Insurance Council.  The episode briefly explains the critical role that life and health insurance plays in our everyday lives and the importance of strong policies and processes that direct insurance infrastructure.   Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @...