Joel Kopperud

Joel Kopperud is the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ vice president of government affairs. He focuses on legislative and regulatory activity affecting employer-provided benefits, property/casualty insurance regulation and federal natural catastrophe policies. He is a regular contributor to Leader’s Edge magazine.

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Insurance Opportunity in India Is Knocking

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The relaxed limits on foreign direct investment mean massive opportunity in India, which has very little insurance and needs far more.

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If the Regulations Don't Fit, You Must…

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The OECD is taking a shortsighted approach to consumer protection by recommending one-size-fits-all regulations across the globe.

The Gristle in Dodd-Frank

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An unintended consequence of Dodd-Frank means that some insurers are unfairly being held to capitalization standards designed for banks.

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Beware the Algorithm!

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Lawyers and consumer advocates are demonizing algorithms any time a decision goes against a policy holder. Let's talk about them less.

How to Navigate Social Inflation

Facing increasingly complex claims, insurers must modernize, shift their cultures to prioritize efficiency and empathy, and seek legal reforms. 

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Managing Loss Control With Location Intelligence

By combining historical aerial imagery, property condition data, and AI, insurers can optimize underwriting, inspections, and fraud reduction.

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A Practical Approach to AI in Insurance

Insurers can use AI to solve specific problems without causing major disruptions.

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AI in Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Caution

AI's potential to transform insurance clashes with the industry's risk-averse nature, creating a complex landscape for insurers to navigate.

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Why Obesity Rates Won't Stop Rising

The government must partner with organizations and insurers to increase the availability of obesity medications.

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How Business Rules Engines Can Slash Time to Market

The systems streamline the management of business rules, letting insurers adapt swiftly and efficiently without the need for intervention by IT. 

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