Policy Outlook: Insurance

Introducing our innovative monthly Policy Outlooks. These concise 30-45 minute virtual meetings unite subject matter experts, government officials, and businesses to discuss critical topics like business climate, taxes, workforce recruitment, and infrastructure. These sessions will cultivate conversations that shape the future of North Dakota's economy.
 

Presenter

• Jon Godfread, President-Elect, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

JON GODFREAD was elected North Dakota’s 22nd Insurance Commissioner in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. In service to the citizens of North Dakota, Godfread has prioritized consumer advocacy, ensuring North Dakotans are better aware of the services offered by the North Dakota Insurance Department beyond industry regulation. He has also worked to restructure the Insurance Department for efficient and effective use of tax-payer dollars, along with better utilization of staff talents. On a national level, Godfread has been an active voice in discussions about insurance regulations including the use of technology, air ambulance service, and health care reinsurance. Godfread serves as the president-elect of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). 

Prior to serving as Commissioner, Godfread was most recently Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Greater North Dakota Chamber in Bismarck. His background also includes banking and professional athletics. He has held prominent roles in discussions around the Affordable Care Act (ACA), across-the-board tax reductions for North Dakotans, the creation of the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund, K–12 education efforts, and more.

Godfread earned a law degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Dakota in 2011. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business with honors from the University of Northern Iowa in 2005.
 

Who should attend

1. GNDC Policy Council members 
2. Those looking to learn more about what is going on within the specific policy topic area.
3. Members whose organizational success relies on the policy topic 
4. Individuals with feedback for policy makers on the policy topic

Upcoming Sessions

This is part of our monthly Policy Outlook Series. As we prepare for the 2025 Legislative Session, GNDC will use the input from these sessions to guide our Policy Councils and policy position work.  

• Corrections & Rehabilitation 
• WSI
• Previous sessions recordings are available: childcare, immigration, apprenticeship, tax policy, work based learning, housing

Attend one or all of these events to shape our policy projection for the future.