Public Policy | Working Groups | Natural Catastrophe Working Group
Working Group Purpose – Assist in the development of natural catastrophe-related positions, as well as climate-related positions, on both the federal and state levels. Monitor, advise, communicate, and proactively impact legislative and regulatory issues involving natural catastrophes.
General Working Group Value Proposition – Provide a platform to enable NAMIC members to contribute to policy formation in response to current and emerging natural catastrophe issues and climate risks while being regularly apprised of regulatory or legislative policy activities and issues.
General Working Group Responsibilities – The working group will:
Identify and, where appropriate, evaluate federal- and state-level legislative and regulatory issues surrounding natural catastrophes.
Provide regular opportunities for providing critical input and information-sharing in the development of policy positions on issues relevant to natural catastrophes.
Develop recommendations to the State Affairs Committee, Federal Affairs Committee, NAMIC Board of Directors, and staff for formulating and adopting association positions, programs, and public policies on natural catastrophes.
Identify trends and opportunities for education on the importance of a strong and risk-based private insurance market.
