NAMIC News

NAMIC Names Hair New Federal Affairs Director

John Hair, a veteran lobbyist with nearly eight years of experience, is joining the Washington, D.C., office of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), a trade association representing property/casualty insurance companies. Hair has been named as NAMIC’s newest …

NAMIC Honors SECURA’s Bykowski with Chairman’s Award

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies named John Bykowski, president and CEO of SECURA Insurance in Appleton, Wis., as the recipient of the 2013 Chairman’s Award during its 118th Annual Convention in Seattle. Bykowksi is a former NAMIC chairman …

NJM, Everett Cash Mutual Join NAMIC’s ‘Century Club’

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) announced that two Northeast-based member companies, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company and Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company, will be joining NAMIC’s “Century Club” in recognition of their 100th anniversary. New Jersey Manufacturers …

Brokers Urge Renewal of ‘Essential’ Federal Terrorism Insurance

The federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) is a “model” for public-private cooperation and should be renewed, insurance broker Marsh told lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Peter J. Beshar, executive vice president and general counsel of Marsh & McLennan Companies, testified …

Commentary: Rebuilding After Sandy, Building for the Future

Facing the largest natural disaster since Hurricane Katrina, America’s property/casualty insurers have already begun paying tens of thousands of claims to the victims of ‘Super Storm’ Sandy, honoring their commitments and helping policyholders get back on their feet. At this …

Louisiana Senator Vitter Named a NAMIC Federal Legislator of the Year

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has named Sen. David Vitter, R-La., one of its Federal Legislators of the Year for 2012. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., also won the award. “Senators Tester and Vitter played a leading role …

Five of Six NAMIC Members Joining ‘Century Club’ in Midwest

Six mutual insurance companies have been inducted into the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies’ (NAMIC) Century Club in recognition of 100 years of serving their policyholders. Five of the new members are located in the Midwest. With these new …

NAMIC Names Martin State Affairs Manager for Southwest Region

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) announced recently the appointment of Paul T. Martin as state affairs manager for the southwest region of the United States. Martin will be responsible for Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, …

Tetrault Named Counsel for Insurer Group NAMIC’s State, Policy Affairs

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has named Paul Tetrault to the position of state and policy affairs counsel. Tetrault has served as Northeast state affairs manager for NAMIC for more than six years. In his new position, …

Oregon’s ‘Second Lawsuit’ Legislation Tabled

The Oregon House Judiciary Committee on Monday tabled HB 4136, a bill its detractors said would have imported “the legacy of bad faith litigation” from neighboring states into Oregon. A handful of insurance trade associations urged the committee to reject …