Episode 706: Tornadoes have historically peppered the Great Plains states, but scientists now say the destructive storms appear to be shifting east. At least 22 tornadoes have been reported this week between the Plains and Midwest. However, this shifting severe weather trend isn’t the only one insurers are keeping an eye on. On today’s Unscripted… …

Episode 705: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making it tougher to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK awards this year. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with David Harkey, president of IIHS, about the challenge for auto manufacturers to offer better protection for backseat passengers and pedestrians.…

Episode 704: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO at NAMIC, talks with Bryan Falchuk, president and CEO at PLRB, to discuss how the industry is navigating the risks and opportunities of using generative AI in insurance.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 703: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky about changes to the state's unique insurance market during his first year in the role.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 702: The January property reinsurance renewal has set the stage for an interesting year ahead. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Aon’s Brad Melvin and Patrick Abbe about the shifting market dynamics and what we can expect in 2024.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 701: The 2024 legislative season is in full swing. On today’s Unscripted segment, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the association’s Vice President of State Affairs Jon Schnautz about new bills brewing in legislatures across the country and how they could impact the insurance industry.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 624: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Mark Berven, Nationwide Property & Casualty president and COO, about the new era of risk and how the company is responding to the changing environment affecting all aspects of the insurance industry.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 622: On today's Unscripted, Roy Wright, IBHS president and CEO, tells us about the latest wildfire mitigation research and shares how the organization educates homeowners to protect property from severe weather disruptions.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 621: Louisiana appears headed in a new direction when it comes to insurance regulations. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Tim Temple, Louisiana insurance commissioner-elect, about his plans to draw more insurance companies to the state's market.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.…

Episode 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.…

Episode 618: With the economic impact of insurance fraud registering a staggering $308.6B every year, the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud conducted a new study seeking to understand consumers’ psychological view of fraud, its criminality, and its impact on their lives. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the research author…

Episode 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 cul…

Episode 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 underwrit…

Episode 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 wit…

Episode 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 talk…

Episode 613: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety President David Harkey about how the organization continuously updates road safety standards to better protect drivers and deter distractions.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 612: On today's Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Gen Re's Kara Raiguel about how the reinsurance market has changed in the first part of 2023 and what companies can do in anticipation of the next renewal cycle.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 611: On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Guy Carpenter’s Mark Hope about how hurricane outcomes have changed over time and other weather trends impacting the industry.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 610: NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with the association's Regional Vice President Caitlin Murray about the 2023 Florida legislative session that included major reforms to significantly reduce litigation abuses and other issues that have raised costs for residents and insurers alike.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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 …

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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.…

Episode 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 ho…

Episode 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.Bởi NAMIC

Episode 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 sy…

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…

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 natio…

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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…

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.Bởi NAMIC

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.Bởi NAMIC

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 R…