NICB Elects Nicholas Seminara as New Chair of the Board of Governors

On November 21, 2025, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) made a significant announcement regarding its leadership. Nicholas Seminara, Executive Vice President and Chief Claim Officer for Travelers, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Governors. This decision was effective as of November 13, succeeding previous chair Matthew Murphy.

The NICB, a pivotal organization dedicated to combating insurance fraud and crime throughout the United States, emphasized the critical role Seminara has played in modernizing its operations and strategies. David J. Glawe, President and CEO of NICB, stated, “Mr. Seminara has played an integral role in helping to modernize and evolve our data and intelligence-driven organization,” expressing optimism in Seminara’s leadership and vision as they tackle insurance fraud.

Seminara's association with the NICB is not new; he re-joined the Board of Governors in 2020 after a five-year break ending in 2017. His deep experience within the insurance industry includes various senior roles in Travelers' Legal, Claim, and Bond Specialty Insurance sectors. Before his tenure at Travelers, he served as a Senior Bond Claim Attorney at CNA Insurance.

In his own words, Seminara expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to lead NICB, stating, “I am deeply honored to serve as the next NICB Board Chairman and continue our efforts to protect individuals and businesses from fraud.” He underscored the importance of collaboration between insurers, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies in the fight against fraud, pointing to his experience in both Travelers and NICB as a testament to the effectiveness of such partnerships in protecting consumers and the integrity of the insurance industry.

NICB, headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, is the nation’s leading non-profit organization exclusively committed to preventing insurance crime through extensive techniques including intelligence analysis, education, and advocacy efforts. With over 1,200 member property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations, NICB remains a vital ally for those seeking to combat insurance crime.

The organization has been serving its mission for over 115 years and aims to be the central hub that unifies carriers, law enforcement, and regulators, sharpening the focus on effective strategies to achieve the best outcomes for consumers. With Seminara at the helm, stakeholders anticipate a renewed vigor in NICB’s initiatives that protect the public and uphold the standards of honesty within the insurance realm.

For those interested in learning more about NICB’s work and the impact of their new leadership, visiting the NICB’s official website will provide additional insights into their ongoing projects and initiatives against insurance fraud.

As the landscape of insurance crime continually evolves, the appointment of leaders like Nicholas Seminara signals NICB's commitment to adapting and responding effectively. The collaboration and efforts fostered under his leadership are expected to strengthen the fight against fraud in the coming years, ensuring consumers and businesses are safeguarded against deceitful practices in the insurance industry.