Yes – there is a way to make sure your special fur-baby is covered for illnesses and accidents!  In fact, pet insurance is one of the fastest growing  segments of the insurance industry.  Learn why this is considered property and casualty, how it is marketed, the risk factors taken into account – as well as special inside information on the pets of our presenters.  Make sure to listen carefully to learn what special celebrity was the very first to have this specialized coverage!

Featuring: Cindi Burleson, Lecturer/Director of the Center for Insurance & Risk Management, University of Central Arkansas

Hosted by: Katie Gurnett, Compliance Manager, Government & Industry, Physicians Mutual

Dan Cotter answers questions from Karen Pollitt and Scott Whitaker regarding the pandemic’s impact on the world of insurance. They discuss challenges, lessons learned, and what has been most surprising among the different industry groups. Listen to find out the answers to such questions as when will all of this be over? and which state reacted best?

Featuring: Dan Cotter, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

Karen Pollitt and Scott Whitaker continue the discussion with Karen Melchert on how Covid-19 has impacted the insurance industry. Listen as they discuss how the industry has changed, and what the future of insurance will look like.

Featuring: Karen Melchert, Regional Vice President, State Affairs at American Council of Life Insurers – ACLI

Lisa Brown and Carol Emory join Karen Pollitt and Scott Whitaker in this final installment of Covid-19’s impact on the insurance industry. Learn about what challenges they have encountered and how policies and procedures have been reshaped.

Featuring: Lisa Brown, Senior Director of Market Conduct and Counsel, American Property Casualty Insurance Association

Producers have regulatory requirements that they must adhere to. Aside from just basic licensing for the states they operate in and lines of business that they sell, they must also adhere to regulations on rebating, conflict of interest, commissions, continuing education and agency bill. This podcast will examine the requirements specific to agents and brokers and in addition, will include specific requirements when acting as a surplus lines broker.

Featuring: Jack Chaskey, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Westmont Associates, Inc.

Dan Maher, Executive Director, Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY)

Matt Brasch and Rachel Galasso join Bri Dahl to discuss the importance and usefulness of the AICP job bank. Matt and Rachel detail their career paths and how they both used the job bank as a tool for career changes.

Featuring: Matt Brasch, Director of Corporate and Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Munich Re Digital Partners

Join AICP President Bri Dahl and Vice President Karen Pollitt as they discuss how they have benefited personally and professionally as members of AICP. They dive deep into their 10+ years of involvement with AICP as active members as well as leaders. Listen as they reflect on why they joined, how networking is so important in this industry, and how they have had to adapt during the pandemic.

Featuring: Bri Dahl, Pricing Analyst, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company

The world of underwriting is highly regulated and monitored. Essential to consumer protection and compliance with the laws and regulations in all states and D.C., insurance companies perform periodic examinations of their producers, third party administrators and managing general agents to review their conformity to underwriting guidelines and state requirements, knowing the repercussions of an insurance department examination that finds non-compliance. This podcast will examine the regulations governing the underwriting of policies, the types of proactive measures taken by insurance companies to ensure compliance, and the difficulties faced by companies that fail to ensure compliance.

Featuring: Dominic Serratore, Westmont Associates, Inc.

Creative spirits live in the marketing and advertising realm, and they want to use all their powers to tell the world about their great products and what they can do for the customer. Many times, these creative spirits battle with what they affectionately call “The Sales Prevention Unit” – or the compliance area- because in the ‘real’ world, insurance advertising is regulated both on the federal and state level – not to mention what the company’s brand standards might be. It is up to the Compliance Professional to guide these creative spirits to find a way to fulfill their marketing and advertising desires while still being in compliance with the laws. This requires the Compliance Professional to be creative, resourceful and a good listener – because sometimes the creative spirits don’t really need an entire universe – maybe a single star will do. Our podcast will go over the laws and regulations which govern different products, and give you tips and ideas on how to communicate with the creative spirits and ways to guide them in their journey.

Featuring: Randa Zalman, President & CEO, Insurance Marketing Institute

Regulatory compliance is an integral component of the insurance industry. Nearly every aspect of the industry is regulated by state or federal agencies. Everything from policy language to advertising can need review and/or approval from a regulatory authority. This podcast will give you a birds-eye view of what is regulated, and by whom, to lay the foundation for deeper discussions in the future.

Featuring: Holly Blanchard, Regulatory Insurance Advisors, LLC; Lee Davidson, Sr. Vice President, Berkley Accident and Health