The Only Governance Programs Designed by the Mutual Trade for the Mutual Industry

At NAMIC, we understand how important strong, competent governance is to the health and success of mutual insurance companies. That is why we designed interactive board education programs uniquely focused on the mutual property/casualty insurance industry.

Unlike non-industry-specific board training programs, NAMIC’s governance programs are customizable so they can be tailored to a company’s size, scope, and educational needs. This ensures mutual directors will be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively govern in this industry.

Instruction from industry-experienced faculty and the variety in the curriculum are key benefits, as is the convenience of hosting the program in your home office to avoid costly travel expenses. You set the date, you pick the program, and we’ll bring it to you.

Pricing is determined by number of courses desired and faculty required. This program is exclusive to NAMIC members.

Points of Contact
Lauren Holdcroft
Lauren Holdcroft
Certification & Customized Programs Manager
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Why You Should Book Your Program Today

  • Only governance programs designed by the mutual trade for the mutual industry
  • Uniquely specific to the mutual insurance industry company structure and organizing principles
  • Led by faculty with industry experience and expertise
  • Variety of programs are available for you to choose from
  • Offer unrivaled convenience – your location, your schedule, your agenda
  • Increasing regulatory scrutiny on governance practices and potential legal issues for boards of mutual insurance companies
  • Exclusively available to NAMIC member companies

What Others Are Saying


“The governance training session was engaging and informative. It provided a solid foundation for the board to understand the distinction between the board’s roles and responsibilities and senior management’s roles and responsibilities. The NAMIC training was definitely time well spent.”

Executive Vice President & CEO
Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Madison, Wis.
program held January 9, 2020

“We partnered with NAMIC to present an educational session titled ‘Corporate Governance and the Role of the Board.’ NAMIC staff made the process easy and enjoyable, and NAMIC faculty delivered an informative and engaging program.”

Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Hastings, Mich.
program held February 13, 2020

Course Descriptions

NAMIC’s interactive board education programs are uniquely focused on the mutual property/casualty insurance industry. Unlike non-industry -specific board training programs, NAMIC’s governance programs are fully customizable to ensure your mutual company’s directors will be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively govern in the industry. You build the agenda and NAMIC delivers the education to you.

The courses below provide general descriptions. All topics are fully customizable to your company objectives.

Customized Governance
Program Faculty

NAMIC’s customized governance programs are led by professional faculty who are experts in their respective fields. Faculty members are industry-experienced and their expertise will bring a great depth of knowledge to your program. In addition, all faculty members have been tried and tested in NAMIC programs.

Neil Alldredge
Neil Alldredge
President & CEO
Kurt Bock Headshot
Kurt Bock, CFA
COUNTRY Financial
Retired CEO
Erin Collins
Erin Collins
Senior Vice President, State & Policy Affairs
Gregg Dykstra Headshot
Gregg Dykstra, J.D.
Special Assistant to the President/CEO
Scot Ganow Headshot
Scot Ganow
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Sandra Parrillo
Sandra Glaser Parrillo, CPCU
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Lorie Graham Headshot
Lorie Graham
AmericanAg
Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Peter Pelizza Headshot
Peter J. Pelizza
Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Retired CEO
Michael Renetzky, Esq Headshot
Michael Renetzky, Esq.
Chicago Investment Adviser and Alternative Funds
Sarah Schnettler
Sarah Schnettler
Senior Vice President, Member Experience
Gary Thompson Headshot
Gary W. Thompson
Columbia Insurance Group
Retired President & CEO