Inside Edge Insurance Panel
The Inside Edge: State of Insurance Address & Panel
Factors like wildfire risk and current legislation could affect insurance costs and availability in Colorado.
Join us for a panel discussion with insurance and legal professionals, including the Colorado Insurance Commissioner. Topics include residential insurance, health insurance, and legislation in Colorado affecting the industry.
This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP & Schedule
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Our Panel
You can find bios for our esteemed panel of presenters below.
Michael Conway
Colorado Insurance Commissioner
Division of Insurance, Department of Regulatory Agencies
Michael Conway was appointed as Colorado Insurance Commissioner by Gov. Jared Polis on Dec. 21, 2018, and was confirmed to this position by the State Senate on Jan. 22, 2019. Before this, Conway served as interim Commissioner, a position he was appointed to by Gov. Hickenlooper in Jan. 2018. As Commissioner, Conway serves as the chief executive of the Division of Insurance and oversees the regulation of Colorado’s insurance industry. His role brings together consumers, the insurance industry and other stakeholders to create an inclusive and fair regulatory approach to all lines of insurance such as auto, health, homeowners, life, title and workers’ compensation.
Prior to his appointment, Conway was the Division’s Deputy Commissioner for Consumer & Compliance Services since March 2016. Before that, Conway was an assistant Attorney General for the Colorado State Attorney General’s Office from 2010 to 2016, where he represented the Division of Insurance.
Scott Peterson
General Counsel
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Scott Peterson is an experienced real estate and business professional with an extensive background representing individuals and companies on a broad range of matters. He currently serves as General Counsel for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), the state’s largest real estate trade association. CAR is dedicated to serving more nearly 28,000 Colorado REALTORS® and 27 local REALTOR® associations statewide.
As General Counsel, Scott is responsible for advising the CAR Board of Directors, Leadership Council and the CAR CEO on legal matters related to the Association's business. In addition, he provides legal support and education directly to CAR members and the state's local REALTOR® associations through the CAR Legal Hotline and various education/speaking events. Finally, Scott advocates for the Association and REALTOR® interests in legal matters involving third-parties such as vendors, contractors, and state regulatory agencies.
Nico Brown
Chief Strategy Officer
Vail Health
Nico Brown serves as Vail Health’s Chief Strategy Officer overseeing business development, government relations, strategic planning, payer relations, marketing, public relations and other related functions for the Vail Health System. Nico began his work at Vail Health as a Physical Therapist in 2007 at Howard Head Sports Medicine (HHSM) and served as the executive leader of HHSM from 2012 to 2021. Nico is passionate about contributing to the powerful work Vail Health is doing to make a positive impact on the community, primarily through population health, behavioral health, getting upstream from illness and chronic disease by increasing access to higher-quality, more affordable care for our community and building strategic relationships across the region.
Nico completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University, graduate degree at Georgia State University and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nico also serves on various for profit and non-profit boards.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, rock climbing, skiing and exploring the outdoors.
Jonathan Morse
Lead Insurance Agent
Comparion Insurance Agency
Jonathan Morse, is a Lead Insurance Agent with Comparion Insurance Agency. Jon is licensed to sell all personal lines of property and casualty insurance, life insurance and fixed annuities.
Based out of Edwards, Jon is active with local charities and involved with the Vail Board of REALTORS®, a professional membership organization dedicated to the successful practice of the real estate profession. He has served as an affiliate liaison for the VBR’s Board of Directors. He is also a presenter for an annual continuing education course focused on reducing the wildfire risk to properties through wildfire mitigation. For his efforts, Jon was named VBR’s Affiliate of the Year in 2023.
Jon is committed to providing clients with education on their insurance, personalized service, and proper sufficient coverages to make sure they are protected. He is licensed in Colorado, and in six additional states – Texas, Nevada, Wyoming, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia.