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AICP: Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals

Membership Benefits

AICP Facts

It was founded in 1985 as the Society of State Filers;
In 1998 the name was changed to Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals to reflect the diverse membership and activities of the organization;
AICP celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010;
National Organization is supported by nine local chapters;
It has over 1,500 members from over 600 different insurance companies representing P&C and L&H backgrounds; and
It has regulator members from over 28 different states.

AICP Focus

Our primary focus is two-fold:

To provide educational opportunities to our membership; and
To create an environment where our members can network with others (industry/regulators) concerning compliance-related topics.

Why You Should Join the AICP

You will be a member of a professional organization with people of like-minded goals regarding insurance compliance;
You will have access to the knowledge and experience of dedicated professionals throughout the insurance industry;
You will be a member of a nationally recognized and respected organization dedicated to improving the relationships between Regulators and the insurance industry; and
You will have access to parts of the AICP website and other resources containing valuable information that will make you a more informed insurance professional.

AICP Activities

Quarterly newsletter, The Journal for Insurance Compliance Professionals
National Conference
Local Chapter Educational Days (E-Days)
Informational sharing via the AICP website's automated e-mail alert system and member discussion forum
Resource for the NAIC and other Regulatory bodies on compliance issues

AICP Annual Conference

Our premier educational event;
2010 Annual Conference theme "Trail to New Frontiers" was held in Dallas, TX;
Attended by more than 610 compliance professionals;
Offered over 65 concurrent educational sessions;
Presentations from over 32 regulators representing 18+ states and the NAIC;
Inclusion of industry trade organizations NAIC, ACLI, & AHIP;
2011 Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, FL on September 25-28.

AICP Chapter Education Days (E-Days)

E-Days are mini Annual Conferences at the Chapter level;
Below are some highlights from 2010 Chapter E-Days:

Gulf States - Regulators from AL, GA, LA, MS, and SC attended and topics such as "Top Regulatory Changes Over Past Year" and "Treatment of Catastrophe Insurance and Losses in the Gulf States" were discussed;

Heartland - Update on key initiatives from Iowa Insurance Dept. Commissioner Susan Voss and Deputy Commissioner Jim Mumford, Eric Nordman from NAIC spoke about defective drywall issues, and panel discussing social networking featuring speakers Mr. Mumford, Jennifer Osborn of Polsinelli Shugart, and Randa Zelman of Redstone Inc.;

Mid-Atlantic - Two E-Days -First in Wilmington, DE with DE Insurance Department- keynote address by Commissioner Karen Stewart, and breakout sessions regarding ERISA, Healthcare Reform, and many others - Second in Washington DC - keynote address by MD Associate Commissioner Randi Johnson, and breakout sessions regarding Medicare Supplement issues, IIPRC Update, and many others;

Midwest Forum - Held in Columbus, OH, at offices of Nationwide Insurance, attended by Ohio Director of Insurance Mary Jo Hudson, who gave overview of Ohio legislative issues, as well as representatives from Wolters Kluwer, NAMIC, Lisa Cooper and a panel of advertising experts on topics such as market conduct and advertising compliance - and the day concluded with a tour of the "new home" of the Ohio Department of Insurance;

Northwestern - Highlights included Federal vs. State Regulation and HealthCare Reform. Other topics included 2010 AICP Key initiatives, Issues Regarding Suitability of Sales, Market Conduct Oversight and a services seminar presented by the Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau. Other speakers were representatives from OR and WA DOI, Wolters Kluwer, and Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal;

South Central - Keynote speaker was Louisiana Senator Jean-Paul J. Morrell. Louisiana Deputy Commissioner Karen Winfrey presented Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on the Industry. Kathy Donovan (Wolters Kluwer Financial Services) and Fred Karlinsky (Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate) presented Top Regulatory Changes for 2010 and Industry Updates;

Western - Held in San Francisco at California DOI and law offices of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, "Hot Topics" discussion led by CDI Deputy Commissioner Joel Laucher, P&C Round Table with CDI Bureau Chiefs Mike Edwards, Rick Holbrook, and Larry Lastofka

AICP Certification Programs

Associate Compliance Professional (ACP)
Certified Compliance Professional (CCP)

Property/Casualty Track
Life Track
Health Track
Regulator Track

Continuing Education (CE)

AICP Mission Statement

The Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals serves the insurance compliance community by promoting relationships, exchanging information and providing learning opportunities within a dynamic regulatory environment.

AICP Code of Ethics

The AICP is dedicated to promoting regulatory competence and awareness for the improvement of regulatory compliance within the insurance industry. In furthering this objective, each member should maintain high ethical standards and assume a personal obligation to exercise self-discipline in promoting regulatory compliance. This Code of Ethics applies to all members.

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