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NEWSLETTER / OCTOBER 2025

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THE LATEST INSIGHTS ON INSURANCE

 

October was a busy month, with our experts participating in six different industry conferences taking place across the country, including NAMIC, ITC Vegas, TMPAA, HCIC, AICP, and Guidewire Connections.


We’ll wrap up our Fall streak as exhibitors at Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie, taking place from Nov 3-5th in Omaha, NE.


Congrats to our consultants and business development execs on a very successful month of sharing our expertise and getting the word out!


While some of the team has been on road, our experts have been hard at work drafting new blogs to share, along with our latest insights accompanying the new State Filings Pulse Q2 2025 release. We invite you to read on and get caught up!

RECENT BLOG POSTS

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BEST PRACTICES WHEN ADDRESSING TOUGH DOI RATE INTERROGATORIES

Objections arise for various reasons, including but not limited to regulatory changes, interpretation differences, and jurisdictional nuances. When the dreaded form or rate interrogatory is received, here are some best practices from our experienced insurance filing support teams.

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Q2 2025 STATE FILINGS PULSE: NEW YORK TOP FIVE OBJECTIONS, CALIFORNIA FILING REJECTION RATE SKYROCKETS, APPROVAL TIMES BY STATE AND MORE

Perr&Knight has published the Q2 2025 edition of State Filings Pulse, providing the latest insights into state-specific filing news, approval times by state, and other filing statistics.

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ADMITTED VS. NON-ADMITTED P&C INSURANCE: TOP SIX CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES

Unique insurance high-risk products are often eligible for the non-admitted market, but one needs to determine whether to launch the product on an admitted or non-admitted basis. Here are the top six factors you consider as you plan your product launch.

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Navigating AI Adoption in Insurance

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. 

 

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DID YOU KNOW?

 Statistical Reporting & Data Services Edition

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1. Automation isn’t just about speed—it’s about survival. Regulatory reporting requirements change constantly, and manual data prep can’t keep up. Perr&Knight’s automated ETL routines process data from both legacy and modern core systems at once, cutting reporting time and complexity while keeping every submission bureau-compliant.

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2. Noncompliance costs more than just fines. 

Late or inaccurate statistical reports can trigger penalties, but they also erode regulator trust. Perr&Knight’s validation tools catch data errors before submission, ensuring every file meets bureau-specific formatting rules—so your filings are accurate, consistent, and on time.

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3. Staying current is built into the system.

Most insurers chase circulars and publications to keep up with bureau updates. Perr&Knight’s service does it for you. Continuous monitoring and solution upgrades ensure your statistical reporting stays aligned with the latest industry and regulatory standards.

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4. The right partner changes the game.

With over 30 years of experience, Perr&Knight integrates technical automation with hands-on expertise. Whether clients need a project roadmap, workflow redesign, or a full managed solution, the result is the same: faster filings, lower operational costs, and fewer compliance headaches.

Contact Us to learn more about our expert-driven Statistical Reporting & Data Services.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie 

 

We are looking forward to returning to the Land of Buffet and Insurtech Innovation: Omaha, NE on November 3rd and 4th for Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie!


Taking place at Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center, Scott Knight, Managing Principal, and Paul Wolfe, Consulting Actuary, will both be in attendance and look forward to showcasing our comprehensive support for Insurtech innovators, from concept to reality. 


Be sure to stop by the booth or reach out in advance to grab some dedicated time with Scott or Paul!

 

Scott Knight – sknight@perrknight.com
Paul Wolfe – pwolfe@perrknight.com

OUR EVENTS
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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

John Hlavacek, Consulting Actuary

Mark Larson, Consulting Actuary

Mathew Itty, Quality Assurance Manager

Todd Kierstead, Sales Operations Assistant

Veronica Bradham, Accountant

Adam Bush, Quality Assurance Analyst

Amy Long, Project Manager

Sai Harsha Paladugu, Associate Programmer

Akhila Kodudula, Associate Programmer

Tejaswi Surineni, Project Manager

 

We are celebrating eight recent promotions: 

Darren Totten, Director PK1Cloud
Maria Polo Alvarez, Senior Project Manager PK1Cloud
Nathan Dumont, Senior Project Manager PK1Cloud
Derek Krause, Software Manager PK1 Cloud
Kaivin Qi, Senior Statistical Analyst
Emad Abdulhady, Senior Manager PK1Cloud
Olga Landa, Senior Manager PK1Cloud
Mitch Paden, Actuarial Team Leader

 

MEET OUR TEAM

HELPFUL RESOURCES 

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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.

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FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY

 

Whether you’re an established carrier or you are entirely new to the insurance market, Perr&Knight is your first stop and primary resource to convert your idea into a competitive, compliant and profitable product.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

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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.

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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 nearly 200 insurance professionals, including 30+ credentialed actuaries, Perr&Knight is among the largest independent actuarial and insurance consulting firms in the United States
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