“Gen Re is a huge advocate and supporter of PAMIC. Over the course of my insurance career, I have worked in many different regions of the country and I can say with confidence there is not another State insurance organization like PAMIC. The combination of advocacy, education and networking is second to none.”

“There are so many memories from the past 20 or 25 years. Many of them indicate why PAMIC means so much to me professionally and personally.

My introduction to insurance industry associations started with PAMIC back in the 1990s. Larry Kauffman was the leader at the time and was a wonderful mentor and guide to the industry. I learned a lot from him and from those conferences and seminars. Some of the friends and connections I made then are still going strong 20+ years later.

“Of all the insurance industry associations, I believe PAMIC offers the most for its members. I learned early on that PAMIC understands that unique role that mutual insurance companies play in the marketplace. The organization works hard to cultivate relationships between the member companies – which in turn allows the member companies to grow and expand in ways that many outside the organization cannot. Building those business and personal relationships has not only helped me grow personally, but also professionally, giving me greater insight into the world of insurance. Each year it is a struggle for me to choose which committee to volunteer for as I thoroughly enjoyed my time working on each of the committees over the years.”

"For the past five-plus years, I have been grateful that my company, HSB, and my manager, Lee Fincher, have afforded me the opportunity to actively engage in industry events/organizations such as PAMIC.

My participation in the PAMIC Educational Committee has provided me with the opportunity to learn firsthand about the needs of the member mutual companies through the eyes of their leaders. It is great to see the process play out. Idea gathering, debating the pros/cons of various subjects and finding the right speaker to make a presentation on a subject brings out the passion of committee members. Our meetings are interactive and one can feel the enthusiasm the whole group shares as we work to find the best speakers for our fellow PAMIC members.