Articles by Andrew G. Simpson

Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.

Insurance Pros in Politics: Georgia’s Kingston Brought His CPCU to Congress

Jack Kingston is U.S. Representative for the First Congressional District of Georgia, which encompasses 17 counties in Southeast Georgia including the entirety of the state’s coastline. He has represented the district since 1983. But the Savannah resident — and former …

NAIC Accepting Consumer Liaison Applications

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Consumer Liaison Program. The Consumer Liaison Program gives individuals who are qualified consumer representatives of consumer organizations a way to participate in NAIC meetings. The NAIC …

Industry Told TRIA Won’t Be Renewed Until 2014

The property/casualty insurance industry should not count on Congress reauthorizing the federal terrorism reinsurance program this year or in time for January renewals, according to a key insurance lobbyist working on the issue on Capitol Hill. If Congress agrees to …

Insurers, Customers Were Kept Safe from 2008 Financial Crisis: GAO Report

At a time when efforts are underway to require additional supervision of some large insurers, a new government report concludes that the insurance industry’s own practices and the policies of state and federal regulators successfully shielded most of the $1 …

Industry Told TRIA Won’t Be Renewed Until 2014

The property/casualty insurance industry should not count on Congress reauthorizing the federal terrorism reinsurance program this year or in time for January renewals, according to a key insurance lobbyist working on the issue on Capitol Hill. If Congress agrees to …

How Carriers, Agents Can Adapt As Small Commercial Buyers Move Online

Small Commercial Buyers Moving Online: Who Are They? What Do They Want?

Women (Not Men) Get Asked: Can You Have It All?

Can you have it “all”? It’s one of the questions that women in business get asked a lot but men are never asked. It’s also one of the questions fielded by a panel of women insurance industry executives who were …

How Women Can Rise to Executive Level in P/C Insurance Industry

Networking is the single biggest thing women can do to facilitate their rise up the corporate ladder in the property/casualty insurance industry, according to four women who have done just that. And being a sponsor is one of the best …

TRIA Debate Heats Up with Charge ‘Nervous Nelly’ P/C Insurers Enjoy $7B ‘Subsidy’

A consumer advocacy group says the property/casualty insurance industry has been getting a sweet deal worth about $7 billion as a result of the federal government’s program to help pay terrorism insurance claims after private insurance is exhausted. An industry …