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posted on Aug. 2, 2005

NAMIC Committees and Boards

The association's volunteer leadership provides the direction that makes NAMIC truly a member- driven organization. Products and services suggested by members are brought to life through the dedicated work of NAMIC boards and committees. Additionally, they provide talented individuals with an outlet to serve their industry in a way that benefits all NAMIC member companies.

Accounting and Investment Committee

The Accounting Committee evaluates model accounting laws and regulations being developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and other regulatory and legislative bodies, that may impact the financial operations of NAMIC member companies. The committee develops strategies and procedures in response to these issues on behalf of the NAMIC membership. The committee typically meets on a quarterly basis, with ad-hoc conference calls as needed.

Claims Arbitration Committee

The committee is comprised of claims/subrogation professionals who serve as the arbitrators on cases filed with the NAMIC Arbitration Service.

Claims Committee

Keeping NAMIC's membership apprized of the most current topics in the loss adjustment process is just one of the responsibilities of the Claims Committee. This group investigates and reports on prevalent claims issues, supports and promotes attendance at NAMIC Claims Conference and Property Loss Adjustment Fundamentals School.

Convention Planning Committee

The Convention Planning Committee manages gives direction on all aspects of NAMIC's annual convention. This committee concentrates on education programs, speakers and format for each convention. Committee members meet once per year, with ad-hoc conference calls as needed.

Farm Mutual Conference Board

The board oversees educational seminars and other conference activities, including oversight of the conference budget. Board directors serve three-year terms, meeting quarterly. Members of the board also serve as the planning committee for the Annual Convention.

Federal Affairs Committee

The Federal Affairs Committee keeps the membership and the NAMIC Board of Directors updated on the status of federal legislative issues, as well as recommending positions and lobbying strategies on pending federal legislative issues.

Federal Tax Steering Committee

The Federal Tax Steering Committee assists NAMIC member companies in areas related to federal tax legislation, tax planning, tax compliance, general education and related areas as requested by NAMIC members and the NAMIC Board of Directors. These activities include, but are not limited to: publishing printed materials, working with other NAMIC committees and interaction with other trade groups. The committee is currently working issues such as the small company tax exemption, catastrophe reserve legislation, Bermuda tax haven proposals, and possible alternative tax systems for the industry.

Group Insurance Trustees

The Group Insurance Trustees direct the group benefit programs, and oversee plan performance. The Trust offers members a selection of group benefits including life, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, medical and dental options. The life insurance and LTD plans are fully insured with a major insurance carrier. The medical, dental and short-term disability plans are self insured through the Trust. Trustees serve two-year terms and meet quarterly.

Human Resource Committee

The Human Resources Committee is responsible for a human resources "community" within the NAMIC membership, focusing primarily on education and resources for company staff members. Responsibilities also include administration of the annual NAMIC online salary survey, production of appropriate education events, and the creation of an online community for staff involved in the human resource function to network and share resolutions to current HR issues.

Loss Control Committee

The Loss Control Committee supports NAMIC member companies in all aspects of the loss control process, including: loss prevention, risk management, farm safety and personal and commercial lines issues. This committee investigates and reports on current loss control issues, supports and promotes attendance at NAMIC Loss Control Seminars and provides input on NAMIC's educational offerings. The committee also publishes the Farm Inspection and Loss Prevention Manual, the "Farm Inspection" video, the wood-burning stoves booklet and many other topical brochures.

Merit Society - Board of Directors

NAMIC's Merit Society promotes professionalism in the insurance industry, encourages individual professional development of persons associated with NAMIC member companies and recognizes those individuals who demonstrate educational attainment, service or contributions to NAMIC, state associations and the insurance industry.

PAC Trustees

Oversees policies regarding political action activities of the association and all collections, distributions, and expenditures by the NAMIC-PAC

Property Casualty Conference Board

Created with the merger of the CCIC and NAMIC in 1998, the Board oversees all activities of the PC Conference, focusing currently on the oversight of education programs and programs and services to benefit members of the PC Conference. Board directors serve three-year terms, and meet quarterly. Members of the board also serve as the planning committee for CEO Roundtables and the Annual Convention.

Pension Administration Committee

Two pension programs are offered to employees of NAMIC member companies. A Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Program are offered through the NAMIC Pension Trust and are administered through NAMIC and the Pension Administration Committee. The Pension Administration Committee meets twice per year, and provides oversight to the pension programs.

Regulatory Steering Committee

The Regulatory Steering Committee identifies key financial and market regulatory proposals being considered by the NAIC that affect NAMIC members. The committee works with NAMIC staff to develop strategies to address these issues. The committee also helps to develop and prioritize NAMIC's key regulatory issues. The committee typically meets on a quarterly basis, with ad-hoc conference calls as needed.

State Affairs Committee

The State Affairs Committee advises the association on state legislative and regulatory developments regarding property/casualty issues around the county. The committee also helps to select the issues NAMIC will advocate in the states, through collaborative relationships with state insurance trade associations. The committee typically meets on a quarterly basis, with ad-hoc conference calls as needed.

Seminar Planning Committees - Farm Mutual Conference

Various planning committees coordinate and present several technical education seminars each year. The seminar strategies and program agendas are developed and coordinated via committees from various member companies. The committees typically have one planning meeting per year held at the NAMIC headquarters, with two or three additional conference calls throughout the year. Committee members are also expected to attend the actual program/seminar and assist in the recruitment of new committee members. Planning committees exist for the following seminars:

• Leadership Forum
• Education/PFMM Certification
• Farm Underwriting

Seminar Planning Committees - Property Casualty Conference

Various planning committees coordinate and present several technical education seminars each year. The seminar strategies and program agendas are developed and coordinated via committees from various member companies. The committees typically have one planning meeting per year held at the NAMIC headquarters, with two or three additional conference calls throughout the year. Committee members are also expected to attend the actual program/seminar and assist in the recruitment of new committee members. Planning committees exist for the following seminars:

• Personal Lines
• Commercial Lines Underwriting
• Human Resources
• CFO/Financial Focus
• Management Conference Advisory

Task Forces and Working Groups

As various issues arise where member input is needed, representatives from member companies will meet to guide the association staff in their work. Some examples of recent task forces are:

• Congressional Contact Program
• Directors Education for P/C Companies
• Mutual Corporate Governance
• Natural Disaster Insurance
• Terrorism Risk Insurance Act