National Vice President Candidate
Terri Hitchcock
Terri Hitchcock has spent over 40 years in the insurance industry, primarily focused on the property-casualty side of the house. She has served
- In various roles at insurance companies including Director of Regulatory Affairs, Chief Insurance Officer, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriting Specialist and Agency Underwriter
- As the Director of Product Design at an actuarial and insurance consulting firm
- As the Chief Insurance Officer and In House Counsel to an Insurtech
Terri’s industry experience has spanned all phases of compliance, insurance law, product development, contract drafting and review, insurance department relations and other insurance regulatory matters with special expertise in:
- Policy interpretation on coverage issues
- Insurance contract analysis for legal sufficiency
- Drafting insurance documents and corporate transactional
- Regulatory compliance of operating units countrywide
- Application of statutes and regulations in specific business situations
- Negotiation and analysis of reinsurance treaties
- Litigation management of matters including class actions and environmental matters
- Innovation in compliance as technology becomes more of force in the industry
- Teaching others about “all things insurance,” from the most basic concepts to the more complex compliance topics
Give a brief description of your current and past involvement with AICP, including any board positions, committee service and speaking engagements:
Strong participation on the L&D committee for the past 8 years, chairing over past 5 years; responsible for Compliance schools from their second year on; served on Marketing, Governance, Finance, Membership, and local committees. Serve on SCC board for five years and on the National board for the past year. I was the 2022 recipient of the AICP President’s Award fo rmy serivce to the organization.
What strengths and expertise would you bring to the position?
Ability to synthesize concepts and break them down for easy comprehension; Strong written and oral skills; As a member of boards of multiple national organizations since 2006, have the ability to see organizations from the top; Strong legal, P&C and supplemental A&H knowledge; Experienced panel member and conference speaker; Accountability
Where would you like to see AICP in the future and what would you do to support achieving that goal?
In addition to growth, I believe it is important for AICP to remain relevant and sustainable. It must appeal to multiple facets of the industry and bring in new members – whether from new areas of the industry, or those entering the field. Further, it is imperative that AICP commit to the success of its new organizational structure. Having served on the tsk force that developed the structure, I have the vision, the commitment, the desire and the tenacity to implement the structure, work to adopt necessary tweaks and ensure its making the organization stronger and more resilient.
If elected, how would you work with others in AICP to pursue the organization’s mission and vision, to meet member needs, and to enhance the value of AICP to the community?
A member of AICP since 2012 and part of committees and boards at the Chapter and National levels, I have been working with a variety of personalities with a plethora of experiences. In addition to serving as Treasurer, VP, President and Past President of the South Central Chapter, my participation has included speaking at our Chapter’s as well as other Chapters’ E-Days, a term on the National Board as Regional Director and multiple terms as the Chair of the Learning and Development Committee. All of these opportunities have given me perspective on the breadth of talents we have within AICP and enabled me to understand that it will take both imagination and energy to provide motivation and leadership to harness these abilities to increase the footprint of AICP. We need to energize current members and provide a meaningful AICP experience for all members and even those who join our events as non-members. This involves not only providing useful information, but making the programs fun and providing both mentoring and networking opportunities for ALL members.
Additional comments
Thank you for the opportunity to serve this valued organization to this point. I have benefited in innumerable ways from my association with AICP and hope to continue to provide service to AICP and its members in the future.
National Treasurer Candidate
Bri Dahl
Bri Dahl joined NAMIC in 2021, bringing with her more than two decades of experience in the mutual insurance industry. Her early years were spent in underwriting, initially in small commercial business then later working with commercial and farm lines before transitioning to a product development role. Bri’s experience with rate and product changes, as well as state expansion and policy processing system initiatives, has given her a broad perspective on compliance and its importance to every aspect of insurance. She is passionate about compliance and the success of mutual insurance companies. Her involvement with AICP has provided her with a valuable network of regulatory and compliance professionals from whom to draw expertise.
Give a brief description of your current and past involvement with AICP, including any board positions, committee service and speaking engagements:
I began by serving as secretary for the Northwest Chapter. After that I was elected vice president, to then serve as president and past president. To become more involved I chaired the national Membership Committee. I wanted to have a larger impact on the organization and ran for Regional Director, representing the Northwest Chapter. Over the course of a few years I ran for and served as the Northwest Chapter vice president, president and past president again, as well as another term as Regional Director. In 2019 I ran for and won the election for national vice president, to then serve as the association’s president and past president. To continue to contribute when my term was done I ran for national treasurer in 2022, the role I am currently seeking to serve in again through 2025 and 2026. In addition to my elected roles I have served on most of the association’s committees and contributed as a presenter at eday, annual conference and several media publications.
What strengths and expertise would you bring to the position?
I have a strong analytical approach and bring over a decade of leadership within AICP to the treasurer position.
Where would you like to see AICP in the future and what would you do to support achieving that goal?
I would like to continue to refine the processes currently in place for managing the association’s financials and improve our financial position as we continue to recover from pandemic-related losses.
Director from Region I Candidate
Jon Brynga
I have been working in insurance for over 40 years. Have been dedicated to compliance for over 35 years. Worked for major insurers like Aetna and Travelers but also for smaller insurers like Hanover and First Comp. Currently Product Leader at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty. I live in Thompson, CT with my wife Doreen and 3 dogs and 3 cat. I am an avid gardener and dedicated Boston sports fan. I am a former UConn Huskie who managed the Football team for 4 years while at Storrs.
Give a brief description of your current and past involvement with AICP, including any board positions, committee service and speaking engagements:
Member for over 20 years. Former member of AICP GIR committee for 10 years. Presented many times at annual meetings.
What strengths and expertise would you bring to the position?
Leadership. Former Chief Compliance Officer, Committee Chairs, Board Chair, and managed for over 25 years. Strong communication skills, strong compliance background and expertise. Expert P&C knowledge and State laws and regulations and environment. Helped develop Complianceware for P&C while at WKFS predecessor Uniform Information Services.
With regard to the Director role for which you are applying, please provide a brief statement of the goals you would like to achieve and what would you do to support achieving those goals?
I would like to continue to bring AICP into the 21st century and take advantage of new technologies, social media, alliances with other organizations and further AICP’s leadership in Regulatory Compliance Education and support.
Have you served on the board of any association in the past? If so, please describe your role.
Former Chair of IRES Foundation Board and member for 16 years. Chaired two Foundation Schools and Agenda Chair for two schools. Former Chair of AIA Compliance Committee. Member of AICP for over 25 years.
Additional comments
I think with all the turnover in the industry it is a great opportunity for AICP to strengthen its role with new industry joiners, maximize how we can use social media to further our reach and objectives, and to encourage more member participation.
Director from Region II Candidate
Nicole Calhoun
A compliance professional with over 20 years of experience in the areas of underwriting, internal auditing, statutory filings and broker licensing.
She currently serves as the DE&I Co-chairperson in AICP and leads with enthusiasm with an affinity for collaboration.
She resides in northern Virginia and has a passion for all things interior design.
Give a brief description of your current and past involvement with AICP, including any board positions, committee service and speaking engagements:
For several years, I was a member of the conference planning committee where I acquired speakers and subject matter experts for conference sessions.
If seeking a Regional Director position, provide a brief description of your connection to the Region for which you are applying:
Although a native Floridian, my compliance career caught the attention of the Medmarc Insurance Group, who relocated me to the northern Virginia area in 2005 to join their regulatory compliance department. The DMV area is rich in American colonial history of which I have thoroughly enjoyed.
What strengths and expertise would you bring to the position?
I am known for my enthusiasm and good natured disposition. I believe a positive attitude and a little pep in your step is valuable currency and can be motivational.
I am always adding to my ability in the area of being resourceful. The old adage bears true, “there is more than one way to skin a cat.” I am always determined to figure it out.
I value teamwork. Group settings can be a treasure trove of solutions.
Integrity is one of my core values and has been instrumental in a successful 20+ year career as a compliance professional.
Where would you like to see AICP in the future and what would you do to support achieving that goal?
I’d like to see the association continue its efforts to engage all communities at large in order to better accurately mirror all demographics in society due to the importance of how insurance affects everyone.
Accomplishing this would not only enrich the association, but also go far in removing the mysterious shroud around the plethora of career opportunities represented in the association.
It’s a win-win!
If elected, how would you work with others in AICP to pursue the organization’s mission and vision, to meet member needs, and to enhance the value of AICP to the community?
I would endeavor to create an environment of approachability so members can feel confident sharing their ideas on how to add value to the association as a whole. My ask is simple, “Let’s talk. What say you?”
I think it’s imperative that we explore new ways to spark interest on the local level from both our members as well as community.
We must take advantage of the rarity of the multi-generational presence in the industry. This is the time for the great wealth of knowledge and experience transfer. We must seize the day before it’s too late!
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