Students’ Burning Questions for the Experts

We know that students have questions they are just itching to ask our ‘seasoned veterans’ and we gave them a chance!  Join Joshua Lopez and Julia Berdzik, our student members, in this informative interview with a couple of our very own AICP long-time members – Katie Gurnett and Sean Cox.  Listen in as they ask those questions you have been wanting answered and never had the opportunity to ask – the ones which will help guide you and give you insights into your compliance career.

Featuring: Sean Cox, President, First Consulting
Katie Gurnett, Compliance Manager, Government & Industry, Physicians Mutual

Hosted by: Julia Berdzik and Joshua Lopez

Sean Cox has been with First Consulting since 1995 and during that time has progressed through many different roles within the firm, including performing filing services, managing these filing teams, drafting, advertising compliance, licensing and marketing.  Experience includes group and individual life, annuity and health filings, personal and commercial property and casualty filings, and general compliance matters.  Sean has held numerous regional and national officer positions within the AICP, received the AICP President’s Award, and is a frequent speaker for multiple organizations.

Katie Gurnett is the Compliance Manager of Advertising for Physicians Mutual insurance Company and has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years.  She has experience with property and casualty, life, annuity and health products from inception to marketing.  Katie’s Advertising Review team is responsible for reviewing all company advertising for compliance and working with state insurance departments to gain approval.  She is a Past President of AICP and has held many positions within the organization.  Katie is a seasoned presenter for seminars for AICP and the Society of Actuaries.  She has been a guest lecturer for Creighton University and College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.  She has a B.S. in Math and MBA from Creighton University, as well as numerous industry designations.