Episode 718: The impact of PFAS - or "forever" - chemicals on human health is a subject of increasing debate with implication for the insurance industry. The widespread presence of the substances has become a focal point of regulatory action and litigation. On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Tim Fletcher, …

Episode 717: The Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office recently hosted a roundtable discussion on insurers' use of artificial intelligence. Rachel Jrade-Rice, general counsel for NEXT Insurance, represented the mutual insurance industry at the event. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Jrade-Rice a…

Episode 716: NAMIC and Aon have partnered once again to release the 2024 Mutual Factor report. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Pat Abbe, executive managing director at Aon, and Sarah Schnettler, senior vice president of member experience at NAMIC, about the impact of the past 24-30 months on the mutual …

Episode 715: NAMIC recently attended the Governors’ Highway Safety Association annual meeting where AAA Missouri received the Peter K. O’Rourke award for outstanding roadway safety advocacy. On today’s unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Angie Nelson, vice president of public and government affairs at AAA Missouri, ab…

Episode 714: The Mutual Group is an innovative new insurance platform designed to specifically help mutual insurance carriers improve their operational efficiency. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO at NAMIC, talks with Tim Fleming, CEO at The Mutual Group, about what makes the company unique among mutuals. This episode of NAM…

Episode 713: NAMIC hosted a Congressional briefing to educate lawmakers on the state of electric vehicle markets and the unique aspects of EV technology that impact its insurability. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC’s Neil Alldredge, CEO of NAMIC, talks with Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance at Mitchell, about the briefing and key considerat…

Episode 712: In the mutual industry’s centuries-old history, insurers have adapted to the ever-changing environment. On today’s Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual CEO John Smith about the state of the market and where mutual insurers should be looking for opportunities to grow all while providing a superi…

Episode 711: On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Mike Gerber, president and CEO of Builders Mutual, about the company's creative approach to improve jobsite safety for construction workers and employees. Builders Mutual's Jobs-Site Safety Institute has been recognized as the 2024 overall winner of NAMIC’s A…

Episode 710: On today's Unscripted Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Andy Gerlach, Randolph Mutual manager, about why public service is a vital character trait for mutuals. Read more about Andy Gerlach in the latest edition of NAMIC's IN Magazine.Af NAMIC

Episode 709: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Brian Dix, executive director of the Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa, about severe weather in the Midwest and how the insurance industry is supporting policyholders through these crises.Af NAMIC

Episode 708: The insurance industry plays a vital role in our financial security and societal progress. Yet, translating innovative ideas into real impact can be a challenge. On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Phil Budden, senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about the critical lin…

Episode 707: It’s more important than ever to get politically involved this election year. NAMIC talks with Randa Rawlins, retired president and CEO of Shelter Insurance, about how you can make a difference with state and federal legislators and regulators on behalf of the insurance industry.Af NAMIC

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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af NAMIC