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The Nat Alliance NOW podcast series provides risk and insurance professionals with rich, nuanced
conversations that deepen learning and ensure the successful completion of National Alliance programs.
Monthly episodes feature active industry experts and guest hosts who explore trends and tackle
challenging course content.
Podcast: Higher Education Risk Management and the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this podcast, Steve Holland, CRM, ARM, REM, Chief Risk Officer for the University of Arizona, discusses the challenges faced by the university as a result of
Learning the Art of Insurance Sales
In this podcast, Mitch Dunford talks with Dynamics of Selling Co-Founder and one of the country’s top-performing insurance producers’ and agency owners, Jeff Wodicka. Tune in to hear
Producer Prospecting Post Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Producers to adjust many of their sales techniques. With face-to-face meetings no longer an option, Producers are engaging with clients through Zoom
News: Louisiana Bill Limiting Liability in Pandemic Signed into Law
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law on Saturday a bill that limits liability for businesses that could face lawsuits related to COVID-19 exposure. For more
Video: Business Income in the COVID-19 World
This 2-part video series addresses the question of coverage under standardized business income and extra expense coverage forms for COVID-19. As has been widely discussed in the
Podcast: Working From Home With Kids
In this COVID-19 Conversations podcast, Mitch Dunford talks with Dustyne Bryant, CIC, CISR, Wes Dyson, CIC and Paula Price, CISR about the joys and sorrows, the ups
Employee Benefits: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Important Updates
Paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) was signed
Health Care: The Coronavirus CARES Act Important Updates.
HSA/HCFSA/HRA funds may now be used to purchase certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs/medications and menstrual care products as qualified medical expenses (QMEs) starting January 1, 2020 and ongoing
Podcast: Online Learning Options with CEO William J. Hold, CRM, CISR
In this podcast, Chief Innovation Officer, Mitch Dunford interviews William J Hold, Chief Executive Officer, about the myriad of online professional development opportunities available to insurance agents
MEET THE HOSTS
Mitch Dunford is the Chief Marketing and Content Officer at the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. Before joining the National Alliance Mitch was CEO of Wells Media Group, Inc. Wells Media is the pubisher of Insurance Journal, Claims Journal, MyNewMarkets.com, Carrier Management Magazine and InsuraneJournal.tv. Mitch is a former police officer and Mitch and Cathy Dunford are the parents of six children.
Paul Martin is an academic director for the national Alliance where he works with Alliance faculty, agents and other industry professionals to deliver industry best education. During his career, Paul has been an adjuster, underwriter, special agent, company manager, independent agent and 20 years as an insurance educator in the state of Texas.
Bob has been a member of the National Faculty of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) since 1985 and was named as one of seven “Distinguished Faculty Members” of The National Alliance at the 45th anniversary celebration in 2014. He was named “Insurance Educator of the Year” in 1992 by the Professional Insurance Agents of Texas and was the 1992-1993 Watts Memorial Lecturer at the University of Richmond. He is the chair of the Jerry Montgomery Memorial Research Fund (JMMRF) of The National Alliance Research Academy and serves on the Academy’s Board of Directors. The JMMRF provides scholarships for college students pursuing their CIC and CRM designations through the University Associate CIC and CRM programs. These programs are currently offered at 29 colleges and universities across the United States. Bob also serves on the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children-Texas.
Kelly Surles, CIC, CPRM, CISR, ACSR is the Corporate Account Team Lead for The National Alliance. Her prior industry experience includes Personal Lines Account Manager, Personal Lines Manager, and Private Client Account Manager for three large independent insurance agencies in Austin. She served on the board of directors for Independent Insurance Agents of Austin for seven years, including her most recent role as President before joining The National Alliance.