JD Power Insurance Intelligence Podcast

Michael Vermillion is Vice President and General Manager of Global Business Intelligence with oversight of the Insurance and Healthcare practices at JD Power.

He is responsible for the growth of the business by leading growth initiatives, key capability development and new market entry. Other areas of responsibilities include strategic planning, new product development, sales enablement and strategic partnerships.

A key thought leader in the field of customer experience excellence,
Mr. Vermillion is the host of the JD Power Insurance Intelligence podcast and is a regular contributor to CX articles, webinars and white papers.

Mr. Vermillion brings to JD Power 25 years of experience in the strategy, corporate development and product management fields. Prior to joining the company in 2015, he held executive roles in product, strategy, business development and consulting with Market Risk Partners, NAVEX Global, Dun & Bradstreet, Autobex, Salient3 Communications, Stern Stewart & Company and Procter & Gamble.

Mr. Vermillion is President of Chicago Booth Alumni of Los Angeles, the former chair of P&G Alumni of New York City and is a member of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, CFA Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts, the Product Development and Management Association and the American Marketing Association.

Mr. Vermillion received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MBA in corporate finance from the University of Chicago.

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Stephen is a Managing Director in the Global Insurance Intelligence Group at JD Power. His area of responsibility includes intelligence around new customer acquisition, sales, and marketing for the property/casualty industry. He has more than ten years of experience at JD Power and a total of more than 20 years in marketing research and consulting. Stephen helped to launch many of the syndicated research studies in property/casualty insurance at JD Power and has worked with dozens of insurers to use these studies and other business intelligence to improve business results.

Before rejoining JD Power in 2022, Stephen worked on the carrier-side as a Group Manager at Auto Club Enterprises with responsibilities across the marketing function. He also spent five years at Gongos, Inc., a customer centricity agency that helps leading brands better deliver to their customers.

Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in mathematics, from Lake Superior State University and a master’s degree in economics from Walsh College. He also worked towards a PhD in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Notre Dame.

Mark Garrett is a Director for the Insurance Intelligence Practice at JD Power. His primary focus is on Auto and Property claims, including the digital experience. He works with many of the top 30 insurance carriers consulting on study findings and advising on opportunities to improve the customer experience.

During his tenure at JD Power, Mark has designed and launched several products including the Auto and Property claims studies. He presents at 30+ client meetings annually, regularly speaks at industry conferences and events, and has authored several thought leadership pieces.

Mark joined JD Power in 2004 and had previously worked at DTE Energy. He has more than 20 yrs. of market research experience across utility, automotive, mortgage, brokerage, and insurance industries.

Mr. Garrett graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Madonna University in Michigan.

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As the Executive Director of the Global Insurance Intelligence Practice at JD Power, Craig Martin’s decades of experience in the financial services sector, customer experience, market research and data analytics provide him with a unique perspective that helps insurance organizations evolve with consumer expectations. With Martin’s extensive experience combined with years in behavioral finance and psychology, he is dedicated to driving positive change in the insurance industry by helping carriers better serve their clients and produce better business outcomes by incorporating consumer-driven data.

Since joining JD Power in 2012, Craig has created multiple syndicated studies while working closely with many leading financial services and insurance brands to create change and strong results. His current focus areas include life insurance, annuities, agent experiences and home insurance. Craig has been a featured contributor in numerous national news outlets such as Barron’s and Plan Adviser, where he provides a unique perspective on the intersection of customer experience, human behavior and how these factors impact business success. He is also a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences where he has covered a variety of topics including ways to optimize the balance of human and digital experiences to maximize client loyalty with finite resources.

Leveraging his experience in technology, market research and data analysis combined with real-world business experience he helps strategic partners drive positive change. By understanding business goals, end-user needs and relating those to the available data and technology resources, Craig bridges the gap between strategy and execution. His expertise has guided numerous improvement initiatives with organizations seeking to differentiate themselves and leverage technology effectively to deliver exceptional service.