NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered
Episodes
Insurance Uncovered: Meet NAMIC Chair Steve Sliver
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 420: NAMIC’s new Chair Steve Sliver was introduced on stage during the 126th Annual Convention. The Mutual Benefit Group president and CEO j...
Insurance Uncovered: NAMIC Annual Convention Special
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 419: NAMIC's 126th Annual Convention is taking place now in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland. So we wanted to share a littl...
Insurance Uncovered: Scenario Testing Our Mutual Future
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 418: NAMIC President & CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter's Scott Rubenstein and Blake Berman about a new joint project to h...
Insurance Uncovered: NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship Promotes Bright Futures
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 417: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with two-time NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship winner Anne Bowen about why she feels this gen...
Insurance Uncovered: US Infrastructure Package, Curbing Flood Risk
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Insurance Uncovered: Award in Innovation 2021
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 415: NAMIC President and CEO Neil Alldredge sits down with this year's Award in Innovation overall winner, Harford Mutual President and C...
Insurance Uncovered: HUD Disparate Impact Rule, Atlanta Insurance Coalition for Change
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 414: For Chuck Chamness’s final episode hosting the Unscripted segment, he talks with Atlanta Insurance Coalition for Change President Liz O...
Insurance Uncovered: Meet NAMIC's New CEO
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: SELF DRIVE Act, BuildStrong Coalition
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 412: NAMIC President & CEO Chuck Chamness talks with BuildStrong Coalition Executive Director Pamela Williams about ways building codes an...
Insurance Uncovered: Prejudgment Interest, Hurricane Season, Social Inflation
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 411: NAMIC President and CEO Chuck Chamness talks with GenRe’s Ridge Muhly about how social inflation is affecting the property/casualty ins...
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP, Cannabis-Impaired Driving, 2021 Hurricane Season Forecast
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 410: NAMIC President & CEO Chuck Chamness talks with Colorado State University research scientist Dr. Phil Klotzbach about his forecast fo...
Insurance Uncovered: State Legislature Roundup, Mitigation, Insurtech Innovations
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 409: On today's Unscripted, our Chuck Chamness talks with Insurance Evolution Partners’ Bryan Falchuk about how technology can pave car...
Insurance Uncovered: Infrastructure, Cannabis, Returning to Work
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Insurance Uncovered: Insurance Philanthropy
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 407: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual President and CEO John Smith about why the mission to help others i...
Insurance Uncovered: Risk-Based Pricing Legislation
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 406: With dozens of bills targeting underwriting restrictions currently making the way through state legislatures, NAMIC advocates are hard at...
Insurance Uncovered: COVID-19 One Year Later
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 405: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with Professor Bob Hartwig about the impact the pandemic had on the insurance industry and the challeng...
Insurance Uncovered: Diversity & Inclusion at American Family Insurance
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 404: NAMIC's Chuck Chamness talks with American Family Insurance Chair and CEO Jack Salzwedel about his insights and strategies to foster...
Insurance Uncovered: Severe Weather Science
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 weathe...
Insurance Uncovered: A New Administration
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: New FAA Drone Rules, Record-Setting Weather Year
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 401: Chuck talks with NAMIC General Counsel-Federal Tom Karol about the new FAA drone rules that give insurers more flexibility for inspection...
Insurance Uncovered: Workers Compensation & Workplace Stress
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 325: Chuck Chamness talks with author Don DeCarlo about his new book "Workplace Stress: Past, Present, and Future" and how these cer...
Insurance Uncovered: Pandemic Priorities, and Lessons from a Long History in Business
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 324: After 100 years in business, Holborn has helped its customers survive a number of natural disasters. On this episode's Unscripted, C...
Insurance Uncovered: 2020 Election Breakdown, Hurricane Season, and Merging Mutuals
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 323: Chuck talks with Encova President and CEO TJ Obrokta about lessons learned from uniting unique company cultures under a new brand. Plus...
Insurance Uncovered: Election Countdown, Underwriting Factors, State Farm Keys to Success
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: The 2020 Mutual Factor
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 321: Chuck talks with 2020 Mutual Factor authors Chris Delhey and Neil Alldredge about why this year’s market performance analysis is more t...
Insurance Uncovered: Introducing NAMIC's New Chair
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 320: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new Chair - Merchants Mutual CEO Bob Zak about the upcoming year and challenges facing the industry.
Insurance Uncovered: Wildfires & Hurricanes, NAMIC Mutual Foundation Scholarship
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 319: Chuck talks with scholarship winner and University of North Texas student Stacy Rodriguez about what this scholarship program has meant t...
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Laura, Cybersecurity in a Pandemic
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 318: Chuck talks with NAMICO's Lisa Sladek about how COVID-19 has impacted cybersecurity and insurance. Plus, how remote work has allowed...
Insurance Uncovered: Iowa Derecho, CEO Takes on New Role During Pandemic
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Uncovered: Hurricane Isias, and Insurers Support the Hospitality Industry
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 316: Chuck talks with Hospitality Insurance Group CEO Richard Welch about how the company supports its members by ensuring their insurance cov...
Insurance Uncovered: Job Shield America Launches, and Lessons on Working from Home
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 315: Chuck talks with Midwest Family Mutual's Aaron Boyd about why the company transitioned to remote work long before anyone had ever he...
Insurance Uncovered: Business Interruption in Court, NAMIC's Award in Innovation
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 314: Chuck talks with Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia CEO Jeff Wrobel about company’s Award in Innovation project to protect policyhold...
Insurance Uncovered: Insurers Support COVID Relief, Cannabis Legislation Put on Hold
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 313: Chuck talks with East Carolina University’s Brenda Wells about what insurers can expect as they get involved with the emerging cannabis...
Insurance Uncovered: Diversity and Inclusion in the Insurance Industry
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Insurance Uncovered: Preparing America for the Next Pandemic
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 311: Chuck Chamness talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about the property/casualty insurance industry&ap...
Insurance Uncovered: Workers Compensation Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 310: Chuck talks with MEMIC President and CEO Mike Bourque about workers compensation in the era of COVID-19. Plus a dangerous business inte...
Insurance Uncovered: COVID-19 and Messaging from Insurers
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 309: Chuck talks with I.I.I. President and CEO Sean Kevelighan about reputational issues for the insurance industry and the importance of mess...
Insurance Uncovered: Congress Backs Insurance Industry Amid Coronavirus
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 308: Chuck talks with Dr. Bob Hartwig for an in-depth discussion about the industry's economic outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic. P...
Insurance Uncovered: Coronavirus & Regulatory Compliance
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 307: Pandemic 2020. As social distancing orders are extended to protect the nation's health, legislators now look for a solution to stave...
Insurance Uncovered: Coronavirus Special Edition
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 306: 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. It's not longer business as usual as effects of COVID-19 ripple throughout all industries and the global ...
Insurance Uncovered: Flood Mapping, Customer Satisfaction
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: Social Inflation, Trump's 2021 Budget, Autonomous Vehicles.
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
Insurance Uncovered: Infrastructure Resiliency, a Lesson in Mutual History
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 303: Chuck talks with Philadelphia Contributionship’s Carol Smith about the history of America’s first mutual insurance company and how it...
Insurance Uncovered: CCPA, Bad Faith Bill Dies, Indiana University Athletics Director Fred Glass
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 302: Chuck talks with Indiana University’s Fred Glass about how his insurance background made him uniquely qualified for his current role as...
Insurance Uncovered: New Jersey Bad Faith Bill, New NCOIL Model Laws
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 301: Chuck talks with NCOIL President and Indiana State Representative Matt Lehman about NCOIL's new new model laws and how his backgroun...
Insurance Uncovered: Wildfires, Auto Glass AOB, Future Talent Engagement
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 224: Chuck Chamness talks with Gamma Iota Sigma CEO Noelle Codispoti about best practices for insurers to effectively tell their story and eng...
Insurance Uncovered: IAIS Annual Conference, NFIP, ALI Restatement of Law on Liability Insurance
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 223: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Tom Karol about the continued threat the ALI Restatement of Law on Liability Insurance poses to the industr...
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP Delay, Resiliency, and Innovation
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 222: Chuck talks with Church Mutual President and CEO Rich Poirier about how the commitment to innovation will keep the organization moving fo...
Insurance Uncovered: TRIA Bill Moves Forward, Drone Safety
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Insurance Uncovered: The 2019 Mutual Factor, TRIA Reauthorization, California Consumer Privacy Act
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 220: Chuck talks with Aon Researcher Patrick Matthews about the expanded 2019 Mutual Factor. Plus, how a hearing this week could move Congre...
Insurance Uncovered: Resiliency, Auto Glass AOB Reform, Meet NAMIC's New Chairman
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
Insurance Uncovered: Insurance Capital Standard, State-Based Insurance System
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Dorian, Resiliency Week, IBHS
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 217: Chuck talks with IBHS President and CEO Roy Wright about how legislators, insurers, and individuals alike share responsibility for a resi...
Insurance Uncovered: Blockchain, Hurricane Season Forecast, Measuring Resiliency
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 216: Chuck talks with American Association of Insurance Services CEO Ed Kelly about new features that set OpenIDL apart from other blockchain ...
Insurance Uncovered: First for Drones, Distracted Driving Solution, Award in Innovation
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 215: Chuck talks with Larry Shaw, President and CEO of MMG Insurance, about the company's secret sauce to attracting young talent. Plus, ...
Insurance Uncovered: Disaster Mitigation Forum, CLAIM Act, Private Flood Insurance
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 mar...
Insurance Uncovered: Cybersecurity, Drones, Economic Forecast
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 213: Chuck talks with former FBI Cybersecurity Special Agent Chris Tarbell about what insurers can do to protect their data from cyber crimina...
Insurance Uncovered: International Regulations, TRIA, FEMA Flood Data
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 212: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Michelle Rogers about the latest international developments on affecting the U.S. insurance market. Plus,...
Insurance Uncovered: On-Demand Insurance, Customer Service
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
Insurance Uncovered: Michigan No Fault Auto Reform, and Preparedness Made Personal
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: Wildfire Preparedness, Auto Tariffs, Mutuality
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 209: Chuck talks with Ross Buchmueller, President and CEO of PURE Insurance, about how the relatively young insurance company takes an innovat...
Insurance Uncovered: AOB Reform Passes, Meet NAIC Newcomer, Proactive Underwriting
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 208: Chuck talks with West Virginia Insurance Commissioner James Dodrill about his first NAIC meeting and how things are doing during his firs...
Insurance Uncovered: AM Best Innovation Rating, Distracted Driving Data, Florida AOB
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 207: Chuck talks with AM Best's Matt Mosher about how the ratings company plans to score insurance companies for its innovation efforts. ...
Insurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving, TRIA, Resiliency Week
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP Changes, Credit-Based Insurance Scoring, Marijuana Industry
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #205: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Assistant Vice President of Public Policy and Federal Affairs Jon Bergner about the growing world of canna...
Insurance Uncovered: Tornadoes Shift East, Florida AOB Bill, Mutual Membership
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #204: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Neil Alldredge about how to make the most of your mutual member...
Insurance Uncovered: VA Bad Faith, FAA Drone Regulations, Industry Support in Congress
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Insurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving, HUD Disparate Impact, Ask the Regulator
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #202: Chuck talks with former state regulator Jim Wrynn about his career developing national and international regulations and policies govern...
Insurance Uncovered: Government Shutdown, Drones, Insurance Careers
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #201: Chuck talks with Rep. Denny Heck about the new makeup of the House Financial Services Committee and the emerging issues the insurance in...
Insurance Uncovered: NAIC, Covered Agreement, International Regulations
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #121: Chuck talks with Ted Nickel, Wisconsin state insurance commissioner and former President of the NAIC about some of his greatest accompli...
Insurance Uncovered: It's Not Too Late to Innovate
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #120: Chuck talks with Insurance Thought Leadership Chief Innovation Officer Guy Fraker about ways for companies to inexpensively start explor...
Insurance Uncovered: 2018 Midterm Election Special
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #119: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about how a divided Congress could impact the insurance a...
Insurance Uncovered: Midterm Election Preview, Drug-Impaired Driving, Autonomous Vehicles
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Michael, Hands-Free Driving Law, Mutual Factor
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Insurance Uncovered: FAA Reauthorization, Blockchain, New NAMIC Chairman
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #116: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new chairman Henry R. Gibbel about his long family history in the mutual insurance industry. Plus, the fin...
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Florence, Disaster Recovery, Business Communications
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #115: Chuck talks with Western National Mutual President and CEO Stu Henderson about methods for developing a strong communications plan. Plus...
Insurance Uncovered: Building Codes, National Preparedness Month
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #114: Chuck talks with former FEMA Director Chief David Paulison about his vision to make every home in America safe with stronger building co...
Insurance Uncovered: NAIC Review, Emerging Technologies, Marijuana
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #113: Chuck talks with Tom Karol, NAMIC's General Counsel - Federal, about emerging technologies and how the association is helping regul...
Insurance Uncovered: State Disaster Spending, NFIP, ALI Restatement, Sabbaticals
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #112: Chuck talks with Tim Koppenhaver, Executive Vice President at Loudoun Mutual, about the benefits that resulted from his three-week sabba...
Insurance Uncovered: Disaster Reform, Disparate Impact Rule, Towing Model
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #111: Chuck talks with Kara Raiguel, President and CEO of Gen Re, about how long standing relationships within the mutual insurance industry c...
Insurance Uncovered: Innovation, Data Security Compliance
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #110: Chuck talks with Eric Nelson, President and CEO of Mutual of Enumclaw, about his company's winning entry for the Award in Innovatio...
Insurance Uncovered: Crumbling Foundations, Innovation, Telematics
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #109: Chuck talks with Sean Kevelighan, President and CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, about how the industry can improve the publi...
Insurance Uncovered: Corporate Governance, NFIP, & Bad Faith Bill
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #108: Chuck talks with insurance consultant and attorney Kevin Kinross about mergers and acquisitions, as well as the impact CGAD has had on t...
Insurance Uncovered: Automated Vehicles and Football
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Next Week on Insurance Uncovered: Archie Griffin
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do football and insurance have in common? Find out when the new episode of “Insurance Uncovered” kicks off on May 30.
Insurance Uncovered: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Insurance Uncovered: Insurance & Technology, Drones, Distracted Driving
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #105: Chuck talks with IIHS President David Harkey about the organization’s distracted driving research. Plus, easing the pain with blockcha...
Insurance Uncovered: Insurance in Washington, Distracted Driving, Disaster Mitigation
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #104: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about insurance industry accomplishments in Washington. W...
Insurance Uncovered: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, & Compliance
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #103: Chuck talks with NAMICO President and CEO Tim Sullivan about cybersecurity. We also uncover confusion surrounding blockchain and how the...
Insurance Uncovered: Insuring Marijuana, NCOIL on Opioids, & Talent Gap
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #102: Chuck talks with Butler University Risk Management Professor Zach Finn about ways to address the talent gap. We also uncover the stigma ...
Insurance Uncovered: IBHS Mitigation Study, Big Data, NFIP, & St. Baldrick’s
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #101: Insurance Uncovered talks retirement and disaster safety with the head of the IBHS, reports on happenings at the spring NAIC meeting, an...
Introducing NAMIC Insurance Uncovered
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about NAMIC's new podcast, Insurance Uncovered. We will cover various topics that effect the property/casualty insurance industry. ...