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| NEWSLETTER / JULY 2025 View in browser THE LATEST INSIGHTS ON INSURANCE   Summer’s sizzling over here with a number of new blogs and news updates! Read on for expert insights into value-based care contracting and how insurance companies are responding to the tariffs, learn about some new, free PK resources to download, and last but not least…announcing our new partnership with AAIS! RECENT BLOG POSTS Provider Considerations for Value-Based Care Contracting   Value-based care contracting aims to improve patient outcomes while controlling costs by linking payments to performance and quality metrics. However, as the popularity of this paradigm grows, providers must carefully navigate the complexities involved to ensure sustainability and success. Based on our experience as an actuarial consulting firm assisting provider organizations in structuring these agreements, here are six critical considerations you should know: Read More PERR&KNIGHT PARTNERS WITH AAIS TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS PROCESSES FOR MEMBERS We’re excited to announce our partnership with AAIS, bringing our services directly to its Members, including our industry-leading State Filings and Bureau Monitoring and Maintenance services and software. Read More HOW ARE INSURANCE COMPANIES RESPONDING TO THE 2025 TARIFFS? As U.S. policymakers ramp up tariffs on imported vehicles, auto parts, and construction materials in 2025, insurers are already adjusting rates, underwriting, and reserves to stay ahead of rising claims costs. In this post, we explore how carriers are responding and what it means for the industry. Read More 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 Q1 RECIPIENTS OF THE NEW PERR&KNIGHT CHARITABLE GRANT PROGRAM Perr&Knight is pleased to announce the Q1 recipients of the new Perr&Knight charitable grant program, which empowers PK employees to nominate causes and organizations close to their heart. Read More DID YOU KNOW?  Bureau Monitoring & Maintenance Edition  …that bureaus like ISO can release dozens of updates daily? Perr&Knight tracks all bureau circulars and alerts you only to those that matter—no more manual sorting. …that not every bulletin applies to your business? Our system filters by bureaus, states, circular types, and lines of business-- so you're only notified of relevant updates. …that missed bureau adoptions can mean compliance risk? Perr&Knight identifies and files the required updates for you—accurately and on time.  …that standard adoption filings are ideal for automation? Our platform handles repetitive filing tasks, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.   …that you can view adoption status in real time? Adoption Manager outlines the adoption requirements, noting whether a filing is required with the applicable state department of insurance. …that you can have peace of mind knowing your access is secure? Grant secure login access to client users across departments (e.g., underwriting, IT, product development) who need to view circular information. Contact Us to learn more about our industry-leading Bureau Monitoring & Maintenance services! CONTACT UPCOMING EVENTS 130th Annual NAMIC Conference     Perr&Knight will be exhibiting at the upcoming 130th Annual NAMIC Conference (130th Annual?!? Wow!), taking place in San Diego from September 28th to October 1st, 2025. CEO Tim Perr, Director of Product Design Scott Whitaker, and Director of Business Development Core Services, Dean Ferdico will all be in attendance and looking forward to meeting with you; reach out in advance to grab some dedicated time! ITC VEGAS 2025   Perr&Knight will be Vegas-bound again for the world’s largest insurance conference, ITC Vegas, taking place from October 15-17th at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center.   Joining over 9,000 of our insurance industry colleagues and friends, we’ll be exhibiting and looking to share our expertise and latest products with the Insurtech community. We’ll be at the conference with our best, including CEO Tim Perr; Director of Business Development Core Services Dean Ferdico; Consulting Actuary Mike Covert; Consulting Actuary and Director, Risk Strategies & Solutions Kyle Hales, and Director, Insurance Technology Consulting Bob Cericola. Stop by the booth or even better, reach out to us in advance to set up some dedicated time with our experts! OUR EVENTS Welcoming Our New Team Members We are thrilled to announce that we have several new team members who have joined Perr&Knight:   Join us in welcoming:  Bradley Jones, Senior Actuarial Consultant Carlos Jara, Senior Front End Developer Chase Walker, Project Manager Chris Mercer, Senior Consultant Hrant Virabyan - Software Engineering Intern Joseph Hlavacek, Consulting Actuary Kasey Destache, Human Resources Manager Mark Larson, Consulting Actuary Mohit Rayalacheruvu, Junior Programmer Rebecca Williams, Business Analyst   Richard Gong, Actuarial Consultant    We are celebrating four recent promotions:  Kwasi Gilbert, Senior Statistical Consultant Paul Wolfe, Consulting Actuary Stephen Chang, Senior Statistical Consultant Teresa Cinelli, Senior Manager - Statistical Reporting Services MEET OUR TEAM HELPFUL RESOURCES  CAPTIVES 101 In this Guidebook to Captive Insurance, we explore all aspects of self-insurance. We define what a captive insurer is, why companies form captives, and what types of companies are most suited for captive insurance. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE AI ADOPTION FRAMEWORK FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES   Our new ebook, AI Adoption Framework for Insurance Companies, is designed specifically to address the complexities and risks of AI adoption and help insurance companies leverage the power of AI.  DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE 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 StateFilings.com, the leading cloud-based state filings management solution. With offices nationwide and more than 160 insurance professionals, including 30+ 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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