--- title: "Inside the Insurance Industry: Scott Dorminy’s Interview with Arkansas Business" description: Scott Dorminy, President of NAIFA-Arkansas, sat down with Arkansas Business for an interview. image: https://at.naifa.org/hubfs/NAIFA%20State%20Logos/Arkansas.png --- [![ApexNLC_banner2-1](https://at.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ApexNLC_banner2-1.jpg?width=728&height=73&name=ApexNLC_banner2-1.jpg)](https://apex.naifa.org/) [![Advisor Today Logo - White@960](https://at.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Advisor%20Today%20Logo%20-%20White@960.png?width=960&height=146&name=Advisor%20Today%20Logo%20-%20White@960.png) ![Advisor Today Logo - White@960](https://at.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Advisor%20Today%20Logo%20-%20White@960.png?width=960&height=146&name=Advisor%20Today%20Logo%20-%20White@960.png) ](https://at.naifa.org/) [![Join NAIFA](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2635471/19793afe-5adf-4f28-b999-9dd4527de76b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2635471/19793afe-5adf-4f28-b999-9dd4527de76b) [**](https://at.naifa.org/inside-the-insurance-industry-scott-dorminys-interview-with-arkansas-business#tmpmodule_1614584860767204) ** ![Lifesaver Beach-1](https://at.naifa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lifesaver%20Beach-1.jpeg?width=1400&height=799&name=Lifesaver%20Beach-1.jpeg) #### **NAIFA Members Provide Financial Security** ###### 1 min read ## [Inside the Insurance Industry: Scott Dorminy’s Interview with Arkansas Business](https://at.naifa.org/inside-the-insurance-industry-scott-dorminys-interview-with-arkansas-business) By [NAIFA](https://at.naifa.org/author/naifa) on 11/22/24 11:42 AM ![](https://at.naifa.org/hubfs/NAIFA%20State%20Logos/Arkansas.png) [Scott Dorminy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-dorminy-913b49a2/), President of NAIFA-Arkansas, sat down with [*Arkansas Business*](https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/scott-dorminy-executive-qa/) to discuss the evolving landscape of the insurance industry and how NAIFA is working to support its members and the clients they serve. In the interview, Scott delves into key topics, including the challenges of rising premiums, the effects of severe weather events on the industry, and how companies are adapting to an ever-changing climate. He also sheds light on NAIFA-Arkansas’ legislative and advocacy priorities, which focus on ensuring a balanced approach to regulation while maintaining affordable coverage options for Arkansans. With his years of experience in the insurance field, Scott provides a thoughtful perspective on how NAIFA members can thrive in these challenging times. Want to dive deeper? 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