In this episode of Beyond the Challenge, we talked with George Nichols, President, and CEO, of The American College of Financial Services, about the trends, challenges, and opportunities he sees for the Insurance industry.

George Nichols III currently serves as the 10th President and CEO in the storied history of The American College of Financial Services. A life of private sector experience and public service brought Nichols to The College, and he shares its commitment to benefit society by educating and influencing the financial services profession. He joined The College after a 17-year stint at New York Life, where he held principal roles in sales, strategic initiatives, and public policy. In 2006, Nichols was named to the company’s Executive Management Committee, a group of senior executives tasked with assisting the CEO in setting company policy. He also served as Executive Vice President in the Office of Governmental Affairs: a position encompassing all of the legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues at the company.

Prior to joining New York Life, Nichols was the State of Kentucky’s first Black insurance commissioner. Nichols has been acclaimed for his efforts to drive transformative change in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial services profession and elsewhere.

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Beyond the ChallengeBy Kevin and Sandy DoughertyMar 07, 2023