Annual Meeting 2020 Photo Gallery Share The Academy’s virtual Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum started with the presidential transition ceremony, as Tom Campbell succeeded D. Joeff Williams to become the Academy’s 56th president. presidential transition ceremony Charlie Cook gave his first presentation since the election to attendees, providing astute insights on the election results and the unprecedented post-election developments during our opening plenary. Charlie Cook Sheila Bair, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), delivered a keynote address to begin our professionalism plenary that discussed ethics and professionalism in times of disruption and uncertainty Sheila Bair Academy leaders participated in a panel discussion on uncertainty during our professionalism plenary, sharing insights on weighing professional, ethical, public responsibility, and institutional considerations to take ethically and professionally grounded action in times of disruption and uncertainty. professionalism plenary Michael Beschloss, noted presidential historian and bestselling author, kicked off day 2 of the event, sharing his perspective and wisdom on the election. Michael Beschloss National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President-Elect and Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier discussed the NAIC’s initiative about race & insurance as well as the outlook for the NAIC during the current pandemic David Altmaier Anand Parekh, M.D., Bipartisan Policy Center’s chief medical advisor, wrapped up the event during our closing plenary, providing perspectives on the response to COVID-19, progression of the virus and new treatments and vaccines. Anand Parekh
