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| NEWSLETTER / JANUARY 2026 View in browser THE LATEST INSIGHTS ON INSURANCE   Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be an important year for Perr&Knight, with the introduction of new service areas, expert-led webinars, and ongoing industry conference participation. We also have the debut of PK1Cloud, our integrated SaaS platform for analytics, product design, and compliance—all in one! In addition, keep up with our latest blogs and news announcements, get the latest edition of our free, quarterly State Filings Pulse, and help us celebrate our growth as a company by welcoming new staff and recognizing our latest promotions. We invite you to read on! RECENT BLOG POSTS Q3 2025 STATE FILINGS PULSE: TEXAS COMMON FILING ISSUES, CALIFORNIA FILING REJECTION/WITHDRAWAL RATE AT NEARLY 40%, APPROVAL TIMES BY STATE AND MORE   Perr&Knight has published the Q3 2025 edition of State Filings Pulse, providing the latest insights into state-specific filing news, approval times by state, and other filing statistics. Read More ADAPTING WITH CONFIDENCE: PREPARING FOR WHAT’S NEXT IN ELECTRONIC FILING Electronic state filings are evolving as the NAIC introduces SERFF modernization, shifting filings to a cloud-based system. The real challenge isn’t the technology—it’s how well organizations align around it. Read More TESTING OF POLICY ADMIN SYSTEM OUTPUT IS ESSENTIAL FOR COMPLIANCE Testing your policy administration system isn’t just best practice—it’s key to regulatory compliance. Discover how proactive PAS testing helps insurers, MGAs, and program administrators catch errors early and stay prepared for market conduct exams. Read More HOW TO CUT YOUR STATE FILINGS DATA ENTRY TIME AND EXPENSE IN HALF: A PK1CLOUD FILINGS CASE STUDY For years, state filing teams have managed information across SERFF, internal databases, and various tracking tools, often duplicating work and increasing the risk of human error. The case of one top-20 national insurance carrier demonstrates how a centralized solution can transform that status quo – cutting administrative hours in half, reducing filing errors, and increasing operational confidence. Read More OPENIDL WELCOMES PERR&KNIGHT AS A NEW MEMBER, STRENGTHENING INDUSTRY COLLABORATION ON DATA STANDARDS openIDL, an open-source Linux Foundation project modernizing insurance data, recently welcomed Perr&Knight as its newest member.  As one of the insurance industry’s leading actuarial consulting and technology firms, Perr&Knight brings expertise in actuarial services, data management, regulatory reporting, and product development. Read More SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The PK1Cloud Software Group is proud to announce the release of the new SaaS software platform, PK1Cloud (perrknight.com/pk1cloud).    PK1Cloud is Perr&Knight’s integrated platform of insurance services, built to move products from concept to market with speed and certainty. From strategy and rate development to filings, compliance, and beyond, it delivers the operational horsepower carriers, MGAs, and program administrators need to simplify complexity, reduce friction, and compete more effectively.  For more info on PK1Cloud, contact Mark Nawrath, Principal & Director of Business Development at mnawrath@perrknight.com.     UPCOMING EVENTS World Captive Forum 2026    Perr&Knight is looking forward to exhibiting once again (Booth 107) at the World Captive Forum, taking place at the JW Marriott Olando Grande Lakes Resort on February 5th and 6th.   Dean Ferdico, Principal and Director of Business Development, Core Services, and Kyle Hales, Principal and Director of Risk Strategies & Solutions, will both be in attendance. If attending, plan to reach out in advance to Dean at dferdico@perrknight.com or Kyle at khales@perrknight.com. NAMIC Commercial and Personal Lines Seminar     Scott Whitaker, Principal and Director of Product Design, and his team will be in attendance at the upcoming NAMIC Commercial and Personal Lines Seminar, taking place at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel,  March 4th-6th.    Reach out to Scott in advance at swhitaker@perrknight.com to set up some dedicated time to talk about how we can help with your insurance product and compliance challenges. InsurTech NY 2026 Spring Conference     Perr&Knight will be attending and exhibiting at the InsurTech NY Spring Conference, taking place at Chelsea Pier, Pier 60 in New York City on March 30th and 31st. Dean Ferdico, Principal and Director of Business Development, Core Services, and Mike Covert, Principal and Consulting Actuary, will both be in attendance. Contact Dean or Mike in advance of the meeting to set up some dedicated time to talk: dferdico@perrknight.com or mcovert@perrknight.com.   OUR EVENTS Welcoming Our New Team Members We are thrilled to announce that we have several new team members who have joined Perr&Knight.    Welcome to our New Team Members: Juan-Antonio Orozco, Associate AI Developer Charles Wilson, Senior Software Developer Melissa Marrs, State Filings Analyst II Leah Lyon, State Filings Analyst II Joshua Davis, Consulting Actuary Jeff Lamy, Consulting Actuary Asa Worden, Statistical Analyst   We are celebrating 7 recent promotions:  Amy Weires, Manager, PK1Cloud Software Andy Garay, Chief Information Officer Jill Klesta, Senior Statistical Analyst Nergal Givarkes, Senior Software Developer Svetlana Lagodina, Senior Test Automation Engineer Michael Shockley, Senior Actuarial Consultant Kyle Firth, Senior Actuarial Consultant   MEET OUR TEAM HELPFUL RESOURCES  NAVIGATING AI ADOPTION IN INSURANCE   Artificial intelligence holds tremendous potential for insurance companies, but many face uncertainty around where to start and how to manage risks. In this blog, we present an eight-phase AI adoption framework that provides guidance for moving forward with confidence.  READ MORE TIM PERR TALKS EFFICIENT ADOPTION FILINGS AND BUREAU MONITORING WITH AAIS VIEWS   In a recent discussion with AAIS Views for their Industry Interview series, Tim Perr, Managing Principal and CEO, provided his perspective to AAIS members on why adoption filings remain complex, the risks of mismanagement, and how Perr&Knight helps insurers streamline the process through PK1Cloud. READ MORE WE ARE HIRING We encourage independent thinking and creative problem-solving in a supportive environment where your skills can shine. Browse our list of open positions and submit your resume today. VIEW CURRENT OPENINGS ABOUT PERR&KNIGHT For over 30 years, Perr&Knight has provided exemplary insurance consulting and software solutions to the property & casualty and life, accident & health industries. Services include actuarial consulting, risk strategies & solutions, applied AI consulting, product development, insurance policy and forms consulting, regulatory compliance, compliance and operational assessments/training, state filings, licensing, technology consulting, statistical reporting, data services, predictive analytics, and bureau monitoring & maintenance. Software includes PK1Cloud, Perr&Knight’s integrated insurance platform delivering filings, licensing, actuarial, and compliance services faster, smarter, and scalable. With offices nationwide and nearly 200 insurance professionals, including 35+ credentialed actuaries, Perr&Knight is among the largest independent actuarial and insurance consulting firms in the United States. VISIT OUR WEBSITE Perr&Knight, 401 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 960, Santa Monica, California 90401 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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