NAMIC's Insurance Uncovered

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  Scholarship and the Future of the Industry 14.08.2026 13мин

  Today, we're uncovering how the NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation is helping the next generation of the property/casualty insurance industry professionals. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge chats with Sarah Schnettler, NAMIC senior vice president of member experience and the foundation's executive director, about the caliber of students applying for the scholarship. Alldredge also talks with Dimas Alvarez, a recent scholarship recipient and University of South Florida senior, about why insurance is th...
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  Congressional Testimony Behind the Scenes 31.07.2026 22мин

  Today, we're uncovering what it's like for a NAMIC member to testify before a congressional committee. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge and Shelter Insurance's Brian Waller discuss the recent House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on FEMA reform and Waller's experience as a witness. We'll also hear from two of the nearly 40 NAMIC Mutual Insurance Foundation Scholarship recipients. They share their reactions to being selected for this year's award and what the scholarship means to ...
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  AI and the Award in Innovation 17.07.2026 21мин

  Today, we're uncovering the winning innovative submission for the 2026 Award in Innovation, sponsored by Guy Carpenter. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Charlie Wendland, Branch's chief claims officer, about his team's initiative to transform first notice of loss process efficiency through artificial intelligence. This episode is sponsored by Holborn. Register for the Agricultural Risk Conference. Read Lindsey Stephani's "Pro Se and Trial Bar Use of AI."
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  Revisiting the Importance of Data Governance 03.07.2026 24мин

  Today, we're wrapping up our series of revisiting some of our most-listened-to Unscripted segments of 2025. We’re returning to a topic that not everyone thinks about or talks about but it critical in our data-driven industry … data governance. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge chatted with Data Governance Institute founder Gwen Thomas. They talk about how and why data governance is everyone’s responsibility. Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Revisiting Early Misconceptions About Artificial Intelligence 19.06.2026 23мин

  Today, we’re revisiting another one of 2025’s most popular episodes. This Unscripted segment uncovers some of the early misconceptions about artificial intelligence. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge spoke with Lindsey Klarkowski Stephani, NAMIC's resident AI expert. Today’s episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Revisiting the Subrogation Issue 05.06.2026 15мин

  Today, we’re revisiting another one of 2025's most popular episodes. This particular Unscripted segment uncovers an advocacy topic that generated a lot of attention last year: subrogation. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge spoke with Zelle attorney Steve Badger about this important legal recovery process. Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Revisiting the Importance of Relationships in the Mutual Industry 22.05.2026 22мин

  Today, we’re revisiting another one of the most listened-to Unscripted segments in the past year. This segment highlights the importance of relationships and just how close knit the mutual insurance industry can be. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge spoke with Michael Bourque and Matt McHatten, two member company CEOs who have know each other since Cub Scouts. Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Revisiting Reinsurance Market Conditions and Global Liquidity 08.05.2026 20мин

  Today, we’re revisiting another one of the most listened-to Unscripted segments in the past year or so. NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge's talked with Adam Manus, Holborn’s president and chief brokerage officer, about global liquidity and how it had been shaping the reinsurance market conditions. Today’s episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Revisiting Holborn's "Beat the Clock" 24.04.2026 21мин

  Today, we're uncovering one of our most-listened-to "Unscripted" segments. Listen to Neil Alldredge, NAMIC's president and CEO, and Frank Harrison, Holborn's chairman of the board and CEO, discuss Holborn's book "Beat the Clock: How the Property Catastrophe Underwriting Cycle Works." This episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Affordability, Reform, and the Fight Over Insurance Regulation 06.03.2026 21мин

  Today we're uncovering... How NAMIC is urging the White House to tackle rising insurance costs—without undermining state-based regulation.And why proposed insurance reforms in states like New York and Illinois could have major consequences for consumers and market stability.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Autonomous Vehicles and the Road Ahead for Insurance 20.02.2026 26мин

  Today we're uncovering... A major insurance bill in Oregon narrowly fails after concerns about expanded bad faith litigation.Rhode Island lawmakers hear warnings that proposed bad faith legislation could drive insurers out of the state.A federal judge raises red flags about third-party litigation funding and its impact on the court system.Congress takes up critical questions around autonomous vehicle safety, liability, and insurance readiness.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Disaster Response in a Riskier World 06.02.2026 25мин

  Today we’re uncovering… How potential changes to FEMA could reshape disaster response—and what insurers need to prepare for now. Plus, why a new South Dakota bill could leave wildfire victims with little recourse. Today's episode of Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
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  2026 State & Federal Legislative Sessions Heat Up 16.01.2026 25мин

  Today we’re uncovering… Legislative sessions are heating up, and NAMIC’s advocacy team is on the front lines - often as the only voice - stopping bad ideas and driving forward the ones that matter. Plus… meet NAMIC’s new Chair. We’ll chat with FMNE Insurance Company CEO Mark Walz about how he hopes to serve the industry in the year ahead. Today's episode of Insurance Uncovered is sponsored by Holborn.
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  AI Oversight, No-Fault Savings, and a Federal Legislative Outlook for 2026 05.12.2025 26мин

  Today we’re uncovering… Florida lawmakers take aim at artificial intelligence in insurance. We’ll explain what new oversight could mean for carriers and claims handling.Plus, Michigan’s no-fault reform is paying off—drivers are seeing nearly 19% premium reductions. What’s behind the savings?And, a new survey reveals consumers want action on lawsuit abuse as legal costs drive premiums higher.Finally, on Unscripted, NAMIC CEO Neil Alldredge talks with Jimi Grande to spotlight key issues in Wash...
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  Grinnell Mutual CEO Jeff Menary on Industry Leadership 13.11.2025 31мин

  Today we're uncovering... The end of the government shutdown and what it means for the National Flood insurance program. Plus, a tale of true leadership. Grinnell Mutual CEO Jeff Menary reflects on decades of industry leadership as he prepares for retirement Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Fix Our Forests Act, Mutual Industry Relationships 24.10.2025 25мин

  Today we're uncovering... Wildfire mitigation. The NAMIC-supported legislation to "Fix Our Forests" takes an important step forward.Plus, we talk with two member company CEOs from Maine about the importance relationships within the mutual insurance industry.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  2025 Mutual Factor 14.10.2025 22мин

  Today we're uncovering... The 2025 Mutual Factor - We'll discuss how the industry has fared in this new era of risk.Plus, lawmakers are taking a closer look at insurers' use of artificial intelligence. How laws and regulations already protect consumers from potential AI errors.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Government Shutdown Impact on NFIP, Mutual Large Loss Development 25.09.2025 22мин

  Today we're uncovering... How a government funding lapse would impact the National Flood Insurance Program and those who depend on its coverage.The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is up for reauthorization. How NAMIC is leading the effort for it's long-term extension.We dive into Guy Carpenter's comprehensive analysis of mutual large loss development.Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.
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  Missing Data in Insurance 04.09.2025 22мин

  Episode 815: Insurance companies rely on data to optimize performance, mitigate risk, and meet the rising expectations of consumers… but new questions are being raised about what happens when there’s a lack of data or missing data? On today’s Unscripted… Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, sits down with Lindsey Klarkowski, policy vice president of data science, AI/ML, and cybersecurity at NAMIC, to better understand how insurers are tackling this emerging issue. To...
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  Staged Accident Fraud Prevention 14.08.2025 18мин

  Episode 814: Today we're uncovering accident fraud prevention. We’ll talk with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud's Brent Walker about the growing problem and what lawmakers are doing to stop it. Today's episode is sponsored by Holborn.