Namic Insurance Uncovered

Episode #201: Chuck talks with Rep. Denny Heck about the new makeup of the House Financial Services Committee and the emerging issues the insurance industry will face this session.  

Episode #121: Chuck talks with Ted Nickel, Wisconsin state insurance commissioner and former President of the NAIC about some of his greatest accomplishments as well as what he sees as the challenges ahead for the new NAIC leadership.

Episode #120: Chuck talks with Insurance Thought Leadership Chief Innovation Officer Guy Fraker about ways for companies to inexpensively start exploring new opportunities to innovate. Plus, the creative way blockchain is being used to make the subrogation process more efficient.

Episode #119: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about how a divided Congress could impact the insurance advocacy landscape for years to come.  Plus, the losses expected from the most destructive wildfire in California state history.

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 break down a new IIHS report that suggests legal marijuana may lead to more car crashes.

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 mutual sector.  And the destruction brought on by Hurricane Michael and how the new DRRA offers hope for the future.  Plus, Georgia's new Hands-Free Driving Law is already making an impact in the state.  

Episode #116: Chuck talks with NAMIC's new chairman Henry R. Gibbel about his long family history in the mutual insurance industry. Plus, the final steps that could put the new Disaster Recovery Reform provisions on the President’s desk this week. 

Episode #115: Chuck talks with Western National Mutual President and CEO Stu Henderson about methods for developing a strong communications plan. Plus, Hurricane Florence rains devastation on the Carolinas. What the damages could mean for the nation's flood insurance program. 

Episode #114: Chuck talks with former FEMA Director Chief David Paulison about his vision to make every home in America safe with stronger building codes. Plus, Tropical Storm Gordon reminds people of the importance to plan ahead for a disaster.

Episode #113: Chuck talks with Tom Karol, NAMIC's General Counsel - Federal, about emerging technologies and how the association is helping regulators address safety issues when it comes to automated vehicles and drones. Plus, the NAIC wrapped up its summer meeting facing a tight deadline to establish a group capital calculation standard. 

Episode #112: Chuck talks with Tim Koppenhaver, Executive Vice President at Loudoun Mutual, about the benefits that resulted from his three-week sabbatical. Plus, new research shows the importance of tracking state disaster spending. And an ALI Restatement is rejected in Ohio. Why that's a big win for the insurance industry.

Episode #111: Chuck talks with Kara Raiguel, President and CEO of Gen Re, about how long standing relationships within the mutual insurance industry can benefit members. Plus, NCOIL adopts a new towing model. And how members of NAMIC and the Build Strong Coalition are encouraging lawmakers to improve the country's response to damaging weather events.

Episode #110: Chuck talks with Eric Nelson, President and CEO of Mutual of Enumclaw, about his company's winning entry for the Award in Innovation. Plus, the U.S. House passes the International Insurance Standards Act. And where you can learn how to developnew policies and procedures as South Carolina becomes the first state to adopt the NAIC's new Data Security Model Law.

Episode #109: Chuck talks with Sean Kevelighan, President and CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, about how the industry can improve the public understanding of insurance. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers urge HUD Secretary Ben Carson to ask Congress for help with the massive crumbling foundation problem. 

Episode #108: Chuck talks with insurance consultant and attorney Kevin Kinross about mergers and acquisitions, as well as the impact CGAD has had on the property/casualty insurance industry. We also hear from Rep. Tom MacArthur about the amendment he’s designed to help save the National Flood Insurance Program Money.

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 a mutual insurance company. Plus, insurers answer tough questions about Automated Vehicles on Capitol Hill. What the future of AV regulation looks like for the industry.

What do football and insurance have in common? Find out when the new episode of “Insurance Uncovered” kicks off on May 30.

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 Hurricane Harvey and respond quickly to policyholders in need. Plus, how forecasting technology improvements will help insurers during disasters. 

Episode #105: Chuck talks with IIHS President David Harkey about the organization’s distracted driving research. Plus, easing the pain with blockchain. How this new technology can make the claims experience less burdensome for insurers and their policyholders. And commercial drone use takes a step forward as the House approves a five-year FAA reauthorization bill.

Episode #104: Chuck talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about insurance industry accomplishments in Washington. We also uncover distracted driving and how one state is modernizing laws against cell phone usage behind the wheel. Plus, disaster mitigation takes a major step forward to improve the resiliency of our country.