Officers
Officers
President
Karen Pollitt
Karen Pollitt - AXIS Insurance Company
Karen is a seasoned insurance compliance and product professional. She is currently Director, Product Development at AXIS Insurance Company, in the accident and health division.
Karen’s experience includes insurance regulatory affairs, managing state filings & statutory reporting, product development and contract drafting, advertising review, legislative/regulatory review and research and complaint handling. Her career began with the John Hancock Companies as a NASD Registered Representative, then with Combined International Insurance as a Group Contract Analyst. She was the Lead Compliance Analyst at Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company for 17 ½ years before becoming a Senior Contract & Compliance Consultant for 5 years working with Coulter & Associates, Inc.
Karen has served the AICP in numerous capacities including:
- National Executive Committee and Board of Directors:
Vice President 9/2019 – 10/2021
Regional Director – 9/2017 to 9/2019
Chapter Relations Chair – 9/2018 to 9/2019
Secretary 9/2013 – 9/2015 - Regional Chapter Board
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Past-President: 2009 – 2010
Mid-Atlantic Chapter President: 2008 – 2009
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Secretary: 2007-2008
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Sponsorship Chair 2017 to 2019 - National Committee Work: Marketing; Membership; Government Relations; Canadian Initiative
Karen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Thomas Jefferson University. She has earned the compliance designations of Associate, Insurance Regulatory Compliance, Associate Compliance Professional and Certified Compliance Professional
Vice President
Nancy Campbell, AIE, FLMI
Nancy Campbell - Assurance IQ, LLC
Nancy Campbell has been in the insurance industry for over 34 years. Nancy currently is the Compliance Director at Assurance IQ, LLC, an insurance agency that provides solutions for life, health, property & casualty, Medicare, pet insurance, mortgage, and personal finance. Prior to her most recent position, she was employed as Compliance Director with Symetra Life Insurance Company providing compliance oversight over individual life and annuities, with a focus on annuity suitability, replacements, and third-party distribution through banking channels. Nancy also was the Examiner-in-Charge for Life and Health Market Conduct for the State of Washington for several years, as well as Operations Manager and Customer Service Representative for two insurance brokerages.
In her free time, Nancy enjoys traveling and Seattle Seahawks football. Her favorite travel destinations include Las Vegas, Maui, London, and Mexico. As a season ticket holder of the Seahawks since 2005, Nancy and her husband Jim, through their involvement with various charities and NFL events, have met many fans from other cities and enjoy visiting other NFL cities to see friends and hosting friends during the NFL season. Their travels to see Seahawks games have included trips to San Francisco, Arizona, two trips to New York (once for Super Bowl XLVIII), and to London.
Nancy is also involved in charity work with the National MS Society, Mary’s Place, and Fanz 4 Good (formerly 12s Helping 12s).
Past President
Bri Dahl
Bri Dahl - NAMIC
Bri is a native Washingtonian with strong family roots in the region. She graduated from the same high school as her dad and grandpa. Her kids even go to the same schools now! Her insurance career began in 1999 with Mutual of Enumclaw. She spent 13 of her 21 years with the company in a compliance related role. Bri is currently part of the compliance team with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). Her involvement with AICP began in 2007. Bri has served the Northwest Chapter as secretary, vice president, president, past president and regional director. She has served the national organization in several committee roles and as a long serving member of the Board of Directors. Bri is also the President and Director of Rainier Volleyball Club, a non-profit youth sports program in her area. In her spare time, Bri enjoys travel with her family and friends, hiking and any extra time she can get with her kids.
Treasurer
Jim Antush, MCM
Jim Antush, MCM - Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau
Jim Antush is President of the Washington Insurance Examining Bureau (WIEB) and Vice President of Compliance & Actuarial Services for the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). In his compliance role at WSRB, he oversees all regulatory compliance, ratemaking and state filing functions of the organization. Prior to joining WSRB in 2011, Jim spent 18 years in the actuarial division of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, where he reviewed rate/rule filings for compliance with state laws and regulations and analyzed loss reserves in connection with financial examinations of domestic insurers.
Jim has been an active member of the AICP since joining in late 2011. Prior to his current position as AICP’s National Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, he served as Regional Director of the Northwest Chapter and Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Most recently, Jim was recognized and presented with the President’s Award at AICP’s 2018 Annual Conference.
Jim has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics-Actuarial Science from Central Washington University. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family and friends and cheering for his beloved Seahawks.
Secretary
Rona Finkelstein, JD
Rona Finkelstein, JD - Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company
Rona S. Finkelstein, Esquire, is Chief Compliance Officer for Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company. In this role, she oversees the company’s corporate regulatory compliance program. Since joining the company in 1988, Ms. Finkelstein has held various management positions, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Services. Prior to working there, she spent five years in private practice where she specialized in litigation.
Ms. Finkelstein graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, in 1983 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar that same year. While at the University of Baltimore, she received the American Jurisprudence award for civil litigation and was a member of the law school’s National Moot Court Team.
Ms. Finkelstein has made presentations on compliance topics at the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Fund’s (AASCIF) Law Workshop. Additionally, she has presented on workers’ compensation topics on behalf of IWIF, The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc., and the Safety Council of Maryland.
Ms. Finkelstein has been a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) since 2009. She has served previously as Vice-President, President, Past President, and Regional Director of AICP’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Additionally, Ms. Finkelstein serves on the board of directors for Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. and Kids’ Chance of America.
Regional Directors
Regional Directors
Great Lakes Chapter
Michael Hartman, FLMI, AIRC
Michael Hartman, FLMI, AIRC - Dearborn National Life Insurance Company
Michael is a seasoned insurance professional with 32 years of experience in the insurance industry, 29 in a regulatory compliance and state filing role. Currently he is the Manager of the Regulatory Oversight & Compliance area for Dearborn Life Insurance Company and oversees product filings for all product lines; state statutory reporting; legislation monitoring and reporting; legislation research; TPA licensing; Department of Insurance and consumer complaints and grievances for the Dearborn enterprise; and works with the Privacy Officer with privacy breaches.
A member of the Dearborn Group family since 2006, Michael started as a product filing analyst. He has served in his current role since 2014. Previously, he worked at Protective Life Insurance (formerly Zurich Life Insurance Company of America), First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance Company and Federal Kemper Life Insurance Company all within compliance related roles.
Michael has earned the compliance designations of FLMI, AIRC, ARA, AAPA, AIAA, PCS, and CCP.  He is a member of the Life and Health Compliance Association (LHCA) and has been a member of the AICP since 2006. His involvement in the AICP is listed below.
- Regional Director, Great Lakes Chapter – 2018 – present
- Chapter Outreach Committee – 2018 – present
- Chapter Outreach Committee chairperson – 2021 – present
- National Conference Planning Committee – 2017 – 2019
- Chapter Conference Planning Committee – 2017 – present
Midwest Chapter
Carmen Brown
Carmen Brown - Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Carmen Brown is a Manager in the Product Drafting & State Filing Department with Jackson National Life Insurance Company. Carmen partners with multiple business units across the organization to develop, implement and maintain product specific documents, such as policy pages, new business application forms, product specification documents, and commission specification documents. Carmen has over 20 years of industry experience; primary focus in Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity. Carmen obtained an Associate’s degree in Marketing & Management from Lansing Community College.
New England Chapter
Rachel Galasso
Rachel Galasso - Markel Specialty
Rachel has been an AICP member since 2014 and has many years of experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry. This experience includes everything from agency relations to product regulatory compliance. She is currently a Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Markel Specialty.
Rachel has served the AICP in numerous capacities including:
- Regional Director – 9/2019 to present
New England Chapter Past President:Â 2017 – 2018
New England Chapter President: 2016 – 2017
New England Chapter Vice President: 2015 – 2016
- National Committees: Education (L&D), ATLaS and Chapter Outreach
Rachel is currently pursuing the Associate Compliance Professional (ACP) designation with a concentration in property & casualty through the AICP. She has also earned an AINS designation and just recently starting working towards an Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC™) from The Institutes Risk & Insurance Knowledge Group.
Rachel has been an active member of the following groups or committees. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Product Steering Committee, Life & Health Compliance Association, Massachusetts Justice of the Peace Association and the Association of Notaries.
Northwest Chapter
Dawn Wellenbrink
Dawn Wellenbrink - Standard Insurance
Dawn has worked in the insurance industry for over 16 years. As a Compliance Analyst, she’s been responsible for The Standard’s Individual Annuity suitability program; conducting and drafting the department’s annual audits, as well as providing the department’s suitability and replacement trainings. She reviews and files various products, forms and advertising materials, assists with data calls and market conduct exams, as well as drafting compliance advisories. Having worked on both sides of the business, she adds a unique perspective.
Dawn is a native Oregonian and has been married to her husband Scott for the past twenty-three years. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family and hunting for vintage treasures.
Dawn has been a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) since 2016 and was the acting Northwest Chapter Secretary from 2018 – 2021. This month she’s been elected as the chapter’s new Regional Director.
Western Chapter
Lori Dreaver Munn
Lori Dreaver Munn - AAIS
Lori Dreaver Munn is currently the Government & Industry Engagement Manager with the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS). Lori has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry, with an emphasis on compliance. Lori has developed established relationships with state insurance departments and insurance trade associations. A longstanding member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP), and the former Society of State Filers (SSF. Lori has served as president, vice-president, treasurer, and regional director of the AICP’s western chapter, and has been a contributing writer for the AICP journal/blog as well as involved on several committees.
Committee Chairpersons
Committee Chairpersons
Brand & Marketing
Sara McClain
Sara McClain - Liberty Mutual Insurance
Sara is the Assistant Director of Product Research in the Accident and Health group at Liberty Mutual. After a decade of working on insurance products ranging from personal auto to group critical illness insurance, she currently focuses her efforts exclusively on pet health insurance, on which work includes market research, form development, project management, product launches and product training.
Sara has been a member of the AICP since 2015. She has served previously as the Planning & Events Chair as well as the Regional Director of AICP’s New England Chapter, where she received the chapter’s Volunteer of the Year award in 2017.
Sara is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising/ Public Relations, as well as an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She currently lives near South Bend, Indiana with her husband and eight-year-old stepson. Sara is an avid runner and in her free time enjoys coaching a team for the youth nonprofit Girls on the Run.
Conference Planning
Katie Gurnett, AIRC, CCP
Katie Gurnett, AIRC, CCP - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Katie Gurnett has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years – both in P&C and L&H. She is the Compliance Manager at Physicians Mutual Insurance Company in Omaha, Nebraska. She has held several leadership positions in both the Heartland Chapter of AICP and on the National Board. She has been awarded the AICP Heartland Chapter President Award, the National AICP President Award and the National AICP Lennon Award. She has written several articles for the AICP Journal as well as other publications. She has taught sessions for the AICP and the Society of Actuaries, as well as been a guest lecturer for Creighton University and College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. She has served as the Life Insurance representative on the NAIC SERFF Advisory Board.
Katie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Business Administration. She has earned designations of CPCU, CLU, LTCP, HIPAAP, AAPA, AIRC, HIA, FLMI, and CCP.
Finance
Jim Antush, MCM
Jim Antush, MCM - Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau
Jim Antush is President of the Washington Insurance Examining Bureau (WIEB) and Vice President of Compliance & Actuarial Services for the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB). In his compliance role at WSRB, he oversees all regulatory compliance, ratemaking and state filing functions of the organization. Prior to joining WSRB in 2011, Jim spent 18 years in the actuarial division of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, where he reviewed rate/rule filings for compliance with state laws and regulations and analyzed loss reserves in connection with financial examinations of domestic insurers.
Jim has been an active member of the AICP since joining in late 2011. Prior to his current position as AICP’s National Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, he served as Regional Director of the Northwest Chapter and Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Most recently, Jim was recognized and presented with the President’s Award at AICP’s 2018 Annual Conference.
Jim has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics-Actuarial Science from Central Washington University. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with family and friends and cheering for his beloved Seahawks.
Governance
Dan Cotter
Daniel Cotter, JD - Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
Dan is an experienced attorney who has served in a variety of legal roles in his career, including as general counsel of a large life insurance company, as well as extensive experience in private practice. Dan’s mix of clients includes insurance companies and other financial institutions, IT and consulting companies, and nonprofits. He has been working on privacy and cybersecurity issues since 1996, including development of terms and conditions and disclaimers on Fortune 500 websites in the late 1990s. He has been the chief privacy officer of several companies and law firms, and has extensive experience as in-house counsel. Dan is experienced in dealing with complex insurance regulatory issues and transactions, and substantial reorganizations of holding company systems. Throughout his career, he has negotiated thousands of contracts from simple to complex, including outsourcing. He also has substantial experience with internal investigations and employment-related issues.
Learning & Development
Rona Finkelstein, JD
Rona Finkelstein, JD - Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
Rona S. Finkelstein, Esquire, is Chief Compliance Officer for Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company. In this role, she oversees the company’s corporate regulatory compliance program. Since joining the company in 1988, Ms. Finkelstein has held various management positions, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Legal Services. Prior to working there, she spent five years in private practice where she specialized in litigation.
Ms. Finkelstein graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, cum laude, in 1983 and was admitted to the Maryland Bar that same year. While at the University of Baltimore, she received the American Jurisprudence award for civil litigation and was a member of the law school’s National Moot Court Team.
Ms. Finkelstein has made presentations on compliance topics at the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Fund’s (AASCIF) Law Workshop. Additionally, she has presented on workers’ compensation topics on behalf of IWIF, The Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc., and the Safety Council of Maryland.
Ms. Finkelstein has been a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) since 2009. She has served previously as Vice-President, President, Past President, and Regional Director of AICP’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Additionally, Ms. Finkelstein serves on the board of directors for Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. and Kids’ Chance of America.
Membership
Scott Whitaker, MCM
Scott Whitaker, MCM - Perr&Knight
Scott Whitaker is the Director of Product Design with Perr&Knight. In this position, he is responsible for management of the Product Design practice area. Scott oversees the services provided by the Property & Casualty and Accident & Health product design teams including product development, policy form content reviews, compliance reviews, competitor form comparisons and regulatory compliance research. He also leads the work associated with compliance testing and operational gap analysis services.
Scott joined Perr&Knight in 2020 bringing more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Just prior to joining Perr&Knight, he was the Regulatory Compliance Manager and Assistant Secretary at EMC Insurance Companies. Before EMC, Scott spent 20 plus years at Nationwide Insurance in Claims and Compliance. He also worked at Marsh/Mercer as an Operations Manager for Life and Health Employee Benefits.
Scott’s expertise and professionalism is evidenced by his position on the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (“AICP”) Board of Directors. He is a frequently requested speaker at AICP annual conferences and E-Days. He also serves a Director on the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society (“IRES”) Foundation’s Board. Scott holds his Market Conduct Management (“MCM”) designation and attended Wright State University where he studied Business Administration.
