NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered

Episode 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. 

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 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.

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 withstand its effects. Plus, the renewed push to promote safety and accessibility of autonomous vehicles.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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. 

Episode 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. 

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

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 and affordable in these uncertain times.  Plus, a new program to educate the public about drone safety.