Regional Director Candidates
Terri Hitchcock
Terri Hitchcock’s insurance career has spanned the past 40 years, mostly on the insurance company side, in disciplines that include legal, compliance, underwriting, product design, company operations, reinsurance, and litigation management. She has been a member for AICP for 9 years and encourages those who have not yet joined to do so and take advantage of the incredible opportunities to develop professionally and to meet some incredibly talented industry professionals.
What skills do you bring to the office? What qualifications make you a viable candidate for the office?
I have served on non-profit boards at a national level for a number of other non-profits over the past 25 years. I have been an attorney in the insurance industry for 40+ years. I am a collaborator and an effective communicator, both orally and in writing. I bring out of the box thinking to the table and try to synthesize issues to basic pieces in order to “eat the elephant” “one bite at a time.”
What would be your goals for office if you are elected?
Ensure that AICP sustains itself as a relevant organization in the industry, affording members – longstanding as well as newbies – valuable opportunities for professional growth and education. With the current economy and belt-tightening and increased regulatory scrutiny, I believe AICP can offer its members valuable tools and networking opportunities not available elsewhere. We need to capitalize on what we offer and expand our quiver of arrows.
If elected, how would you use your office to work with others in the AICP to pursue the AICP’s current goals and objectives, to meet member needs, and to enhance the AICP’s value in our insurance compliance community?
Ensure that the work we do supports the mission and the strategic plan. As a volunteer organization, we must remove static, white noise and rabbit holes that distract and detract from our vital goals. I also believe that people skills are invaluable. Picking up the phone as opposed to email blasts is a more effective way to work with a team. Eating the elephant one bite at a time (breaking down a large project into manageable pieces) is a must. And knowing how to synthesize seemingly confusing or complex concepts into understandable pieces is a must for AICP to meet its goals. Too often we look at the big picture and do not break things down and use our committees, task forces and volunteers effectively. Getting more people involved also keeps members engaged. They meet more members, enjoy the camaraderie and are more likely to stick around.
Where would you like to see the AICP in the future and what would you do to move the AICP toward the vision?
AICP will become the PREMIER Insurance Compliance Organization. Regulators will contact us for advice. Corporations will use us for education of its personnel. Professionals will use us for the aforementioned as well as for a source of networking.
Vice President Candidates
Allison Smith
Allison Smith has 6+ years in the insurance industry, primarily focused on insurance regulation and compliance. She is currently pursuing the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and has participated in Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP) since 2019.
What skills do you bring to the office? What qualifications make you a viable candidate for the office?Â
I have 6 years of industry experience. I am confident in my ability to learn the process quickly and be a valuable asset to the South Central Board.
What would be your goals for office if you are elected?Â
My goal is to be helpful to the fellow board members and be a part of keeping the South Central Chapter growing and engaging with members.
If elected, how would you use your office to work with others in the AICP to pursue the AICP’s current goals and objectives, to meet member needs, and to enhance the AICP’s value in our insurance compliance community?Â
The current South Central VP (Dana Sewell) is a colleague of mine so I feel that I would be supported in learning the ropes of the AICP board. I hope to use my membership and board involvement to engage with others in the industry and bring new members to the chapter.
Where would you like to see the AICP in the future and what would you do to move the AICP toward the vision? Â
I would like to assist the South Central Chapter with planning more in-person events to engage with others in the insurance compliance community.
Chapter Financial Liaison Candidates
Heather Vincent
I have 10 years as an experienced Compliance Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance, direct sales, leisure, travel & tourism industries. Skilled in Compliance Regulation, Communication, Organization, Leadership, Customer Service, Code Enforcement, Litigation Preparation, Social Media Management, and Project Management.
What skills do you bring to the office? What qualifications make you a viable candidate for the office?Â
Record keeping and organization is not just a passion for me, more of a medical OCD diagnosis. All facets of legal and compliance work peek my interest. Being able to serve and provide my talents to my local chapter would be an honor.
What would be your goals for office if you are elected?Â
Keeping the South Central chapter involved and providing any assistance for our division as necessary.
If elected, how would you use your office to work with others in the AICP to pursue the AICP’s current goals and objectives, to meet member needs, and to enhance the AICP’s value in our insurance compliance community?Â
I believe this position within my chapter has had a vacancy for quite some time. I would much like to step up and fill this position; meeting the needs one chapter at a time so we may all succeed as an association.
Where would you like to see the AICP in the future and what would you do to move the AICP toward the vision? Â
As a new member and newbie to the industry, the continuation of this association success is vital for the future generation of insurance compliance professionals. In such a highly regulated industry there is an increasing need for compliance professionals. Promoting the AICP membership, increasing member engagement, networking, and further involving the future generations of our industry may call for more chapter events. With growth and knowledge wealth sharing, I would like to see a biannual association event.
