NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsNAMIC's new podcast, Insurance Uncovered, will cover various topics that affect the property/casualty insurance industry. This podcast will also feature an interview segment called "Unscripted" that will include interviews with inside industry experts and staff on a variety of topics.
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Episodes
Insurance Uncovered: Iowa Derecho, CEO Takes on New Role During Pandemic
August 19, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBEpisode 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 home as his first official act. Plus, a derecho leaves widespread damage across Iowa. How insurers are expediting claims even amid a pandemic.
Uncovered: Hurricane Isias, and Insurers Support the Hospitality Industry
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode 316: Chuck talks with Hospitality Insurance Group CEO Richard Welch about how the company supports its members by ensuring their insurance coverage has adjusted to the changing times. Plus, how states adjust their hurricane preparedness models in the midst of a pandemic.
Uncovered: Hurricane Isias, and Insurers Support the Hospitality Industry
August 05, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode 316: Chuck talks with Hospitality Insurance Group CEO Richard Welch about how the company supports its members by ensuring their insurance coverage has adjusted to the changing times. Plus, how states adjust their hurricane preparedness models in the midst of a pandemic.
Insurance Uncovered: Job Shield America Launches, and Lessons on Working from Home
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBEpisode 315: Chuck talks with Midwest Family Mutual's Aaron Boyd about why the company transitioned to remote work long before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19. Plus, NAMIC launches Job Shield America - a new campaign to enact needed federal liability protections as the pandemic continues.
Insurance Uncovered: Business Interruption in Court, NAMIC's Award in Innovation
July 08, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode 314: Chuck talks with Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia CEO Jeff Wrobel about company’s Award in Innovation project to protect policyholders from water damage and the associated repair costs.
Insurance Uncovered: Insurers Support COVID Relief, Cannabis Legislation Put on Hold
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBEpisode 313: Chuck talks with East Carolina University’s Brenda Wells about what insurers can expect as they get involved with the emerging cannabis industry. Plus, how insurers are helping those most vulnerable as we enter the fifth month of the coronavirus pandemic.
Insurance Uncovered: Diversity and Inclusion in the Insurance Industry
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBEpisode 312: Chuck sits down with former NAMIC Chairman John Hill to discuss how the industry can become a leader in creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces.
Insurance Uncovered: Preparing America for the Next Pandemic
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBEpisode 311: Chuck Chamness talks with NAMIC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Jimi Grande about the property/casualty insurance industry's joint solution to protect the nation's businesses and non-profits during future outbreaks.
Insurance Uncovered: Workers Compensation Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBEpisode 310: Chuck talks with MEMIC President and CEO Mike Bourque about workers compensation in the era of COVID-19. Plus a dangerous business interruption mandate is struck down in D.C. Why councilmembers agreed to remove it from their latest coronavirus relief legislation.
Insurance Uncovered: COVID-19 and Messaging from Insurers
April 29, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBEpisode 309: Chuck talks with I.I.I. President and CEO Sean Kevelighan about reputational issues for the insurance industry and the importance of messaging in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, a judicial advocacy update as more than 50 lawsuits against insurers emerge across the country.
Insurance Uncovered: Congress Backs Insurance Industry Amid Coronavirus
April 15, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 308: Chuck talks with Dr. Bob Hartwig for an in-depth discussion about the industry's economic outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, Congress backs the insurance industry. The timely letter sent to President Trump defending protections from retroactive business interruption coverage mandates.
Insurance Uncovered: Coronavirus & Regulatory Compliance
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode 307: Pandemic 2020. As social distancing orders are extended to protect the nation's health, legislators now look for a solution to stave off the effects of an economic downturn. Chuck talks with NAMIC's AVP of Corporate Affairs and Associate General Counsel Geoff Baker about the most important compliance trends to be aware of during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, how NAMIC has kept business interruption insurance out of the economic stimulus package that would have resulted in neg...
Insurance Uncovered: Coronavirus Special Edition
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBEpisode 306: 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. It's not longer business as usual as effects of COVID-19 ripple throughout all industries and the global economy. Chuck talks with GenRe's Vice President and Chief Medical Director Dr. Thomas Ashley about how the nation's expansive mitigation efforts will save lives. Plus, the evolving legislative and regulatory activity surrounding the coronavirus and its implications for the insurance industry.
Insurance Uncovered: Flood Mapping, Customer Satisfaction
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBEpisode 305: Chuck talks with J.D. Power's David Pieffer about the three things insurers should can do to improve the policyholder experience and increase customer satisfaction. Plus, the growing number of severe flooding events has led Congress to consider ways to improve federal flood mapping and address future flood risks.
Insurance Uncovered: Social Inflation, Trump's 2021 Budget, Autonomous Vehicles.
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode 304: Chuck talks with NAMICO President and CEO Tim Sullivan about what’s driving the social inflation trend, and what insurers can do to withstand its effects. Plus, the renewed push to promote safety and accessibility of autonomous vehicles.
Insurance Uncovered: Infrastructure Resiliency, a Lesson in Mutual History
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 303: Chuck talks with Philadelphia Contributionship’s Carol Smith about the history of America’s first mutual insurance company and how it shaped today’s industry. Plus, how a new infrastructure proposal addresses the nation's resiliency.
Insurance Uncovered: CCPA, Bad Faith Bill Dies, Indiana University Athletics Director Fred Glass
January 22, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode 302: Chuck talks with Indiana University’s Fred Glass about how his insurance background made him uniquely qualified for his current role as university athletics director. Plus, New Jersey's Insurance Fair Conduct Act dies on the final day of the 2018-2019 legislative session. And what you need to know about compliance issues for insurance companies since the California Consumer Privacy Act went into effect this month.
Insurance Uncovered: New Jersey Bad Faith Bill, New NCOIL Model Laws
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode 301: Chuck talks with NCOIL President and Indiana State Representative Matt Lehman about NCOIL's new new model laws and how his background in insurance prepared him for this new role. Plus, New Jersey could soon be home to the worst bad faith bill in the country. How you can help NAMIC defeat two proposals up for a vote next week.
Insurance Uncovered: Wildfires, Auto Glass AOB, Future Talent Engagement
December 10, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode 224: Chuck Chamness talks with Gamma Iota Sigma CEO Noelle Codispoti about best practices for insurers to effectively tell their story and engage with the next generation of talent. Plus, the unusual step California is taking to ban insurers from canceling policies in fire-prone areas.
Insurance Uncovered: IAIS Annual Conference, NFIP, ALI Restatement of Law on Liability Insurance
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBEpisode 223: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Tom Karol about the continued threat the ALI Restatement of Law on Liability Insurance poses to the industry. Plus, TRIA moves another step closer to reauthorization. And Team USA stands up for the U.S. state-based system of insurance during IAIS' Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP Delay, Resiliency, and Innovation
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBEpisode 222: Chuck talks with Church Mutual President and CEO Rich Poirier about how the commitment to innovation will keep the organization moving forward. Plus, resiliency takes center stage at the Florida Chamber Insurance Summit. And why NAMIC expresses disappointment in the federal government's decision to delay implementation of the NFIP's new pricing formula.
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP Delay, Resiliency and Innovation
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBEpisode 222: Chuck talks with Church Mutual President and CEO Rich Poirier about how the commitment to innovation will keep the organization moving forward. Plus, resiliency takes center stage at the Florida Chamber Insurance Summit. And why NAMIC expresses disappointment in the federal government's decision to delay implementation of the NFIP's new pricing formula.
Insurance Uncovered: TRIA Bill Moves Forward, Drone Safety
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 221: Chuck talks with Liz Heck, President and CEO of Greater New York Mutual, about how TRIA works to keep terrorism risk insurance available and affordable in these uncertain times. Plus, a new program to educate the public about drone safety.
Insurance Uncovered: The 2019 Mutual Factor, TRIA Reauthorization, California Consumer Privacy Act
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBEpisode 220: Chuck talks with Aon Researcher Patrick Matthews about the expanded 2019 Mutual Factor. Plus, how a hearing this week could move Congress closer to a long-term solution for the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. And newly approved changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act could cost companies a total of up to $55 billion in initial compliance costs.
Insurance Uncovered: Resiliency, Auto Glass AOB Reform, Meet NAMIC's New Chairman
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBEpisode 219: Chuck talks with First Maxfield CEO Randy Druvenga as he takes over the role of NAMIC Chairman. Plus, the latest states to recognize Resiliency Week and how lawmakers are promoting disaster preparedness. And Florida Sen. Doug Broxson shares the path towards reforming auto glass assignment of benefits.
Insurance Uncovered: Insurance Capital Standard, State-Based Insurance System
September 18, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode 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-based system of insurance. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee presses Team USA to vote no on adopting the insurance capital standard being developed by the IAIS
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Dorian, Resiliency Week, IBHS
September 04, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 217: Chuck talks with IBHS President and CEO Roy Wright about how legislators, insurers, and individuals alike share responsibility for a resilient future. Plus, several states make the move to adopt Resiliency Week to educate residents about the importance of pre-disaster mitigation. And the latest on Hurricane Dorian as the record-setting storm approaches the U.S.
Insurance Uncovered: Blockchain, Hurricane Season Forecast, Measuring Resiliency
August 21, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode 216: Chuck talks with American Association of Insurance Services CEO Ed Kelly about new features that set OpenIDL apart from other blockchain programs in the market. Plus, the unique approach by FEMA to measure a community's resilience. And a new forecast as we prepare for the most active month of hurricane season. How an uptick in expected storms reinforces the need for stronger mitigation efforts.
Insurance Uncovered: First for Drones, Distracted Driving Solution, Award in Innovation
August 07, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode 215: Chuck talks with Larry Shaw, President and CEO of MMG Insurance, about the company's secret sauce to attracting young talent. Plus, while cellphones are partly to blame for distracted driving, insurers can also use them as part of the solution. And an FAA approved drone test flight could be a major step forward for the insurance industry.
Insurance Uncovered: Disaster Mitigation Forum, CLAIM Act, Private Flood Insurance
July 24, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEpisode 214: Chuck talks with Keith Wolfe, President of US P&C at Swiss Re, about how improved flood modeling technology has made entering the market easier than ever. Plus, the cannabis industry gets some help from Congress with the CLAIM Act proposal. And the NAMIC-led BuildStrong Coalition hosts a forum to highlight mitigation opportunities following the enactment of disaster reform.
Insurance Uncovered: Cybersecurity, Drones, Economic Forecast
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode 213: Chuck talks with former FBI Cybersecurity Special Agent Chris Tarbell about what insurers can do to protect their data from cyber criminals. Plus, an early sign from the FAA that drones could soon be flying overhead. And an economic forecast for insurers with recommendations for how mutuals can plan ahead for 2020.
Insurance Uncovered: International Regulations, TRIA, FEMA Flood Data
June 26, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 212: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Michelle Rogers about the latest international developments on affecting the U.S. insurance market. Plus, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is up for reauthorization in 2020. The proactive move by Congress to prevent a lapse in coverage.
Insurance Uncovered: On-Demand Insurance, Customer Service
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 9.15 MBEpisode 211: Chuck talks with PEMCO President and CEO Stan McNaughton about his thoughts about the unique way PEMCO sets itself apart and earns the loyalty of its policyholders.
Insurance Uncovered: Michigan No Fault Auto Reform, and Preparedness Made Personal
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode 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, how Michigan's well-intentioned no-fault auto reform could have an unintended effect for auto policyholders.
Insurance Uncovered: Wildfire Preparedness, Auto Tariffs, Mutuality
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 9.53 MBEpisode 209: Chuck talks with Ross Buchmueller, President and CEO of PURE Insurance, about how the relatively young insurance company takes an innovative approach to create a sense of belonging among its policyholders. Plus, what insurers can learn from the deadliest and costliest wildfire season in California history. And a trade dispute with China could increase costs for auto manufacturing and repairs.
Insurance Uncovered: AOB Reform Passes, Meet NAIC Newcomer, Proactive Underwriting
May 01, 2019 15:00 - 21 minutes - 9.7 MBEpisode 208: Chuck talks with West Virginia Insurance Commissioner James Dodrill about his first NAIC meeting and how things are doing during his first months on the job. Plus, AOB Reform heads to the Governor's desk, but not before one Florida lawyer's last-ditch effort to game the system.
Insurance Uncovered: AM Best Innovation Rating, Distracted Driving Data, Florida AOB
April 17, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBEpisode 207: Chuck talks with AM Best's Matt Mosher about how the ratings company plans to score insurance companies for its innovation efforts. Plus, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin voices his support for state-based insurance regulation. And why it's important for your company to get started using telematics to collect distracted driving data.
Insurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving, TRIA, Resiliency Week
April 03, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBEpisode #206: Chuck talks with Georgia State Rep. John Carson about the success of the states newly enacted Hands-Free Driving Law. Plus, we'll discuss NAMIC's effort to educate Congress about the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act before it expires next year.
Insurance Uncovered: NFIP Changes, Credit-Based Insurance Scoring, Marijuana Industry
March 20, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBEpisode #205: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Assistant Vice President of Public Policy and Federal Affairs Jon Bergner about the growing world of canna-business including issues and complexities surrounding insurers involvement in the marijuana industry.
Insurance Uncovered: Tornadoes Shift East, Florida AOB Bill, Mutual Membership
March 06, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBEpisode #204: Chuck talks with NAMIC's Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Neil Alldredge about how to make the most of your mutual membership. They discuss how your involvement with NAMIC can strengthen your company and increase the impact of our industry.
Insurance Uncovered: VA Bad Faith, FAA Drone Regulations, Industry Support in Congress
February 20, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.89 MBEpisode #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 Committee. Plus, a big win in Virginia as a problematic bad faith bill ends in Virginia. And how your organization can get prepared with the latest talent trends to stay competitive in this rapidly evolving market.
Insurance Uncovered: Distracted Driving, HUD Disparate Impact, Ask the Regulator
February 06, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBEpisode #202: Chuck talks with former state regulator Jim Wrynn about his career developing national and international regulations and policies governing the insurance industry.
Insurance Uncovered: Government Shutdown, Drones, Insurance Careers
January 23, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: NAIC, Covered Agreement, International Regulations
December 12, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: NAIC, Covered Agreement, International Regulations
December 12, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: It's Not Too Late to Innovate
November 28, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: 2018 Midterm Election Special
November 14, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: Midterm Election Preview, Drug-Impaired Driving, Autonomous Vehicles
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: Hurricane Michael, Hands-Free Driving Law, Mutual Factor
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBEpisode #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.
Insurance Uncovered: FAA Reauthorization, Blockchain, New NAMIC Chairman
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBEpisode #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.