Wes is President of The Bellemore Group, a firm that provides insurance and financial services clients with assistance on a broad array of issues in Washington DC, state capitals, and other national forums.

Wes works closely with regulators and state legislators across the country and also has a long history of advancing the legislative, regulatory, and policy interests of clients before such organizations as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the National Council of Insurance Legislators, and the National Conference of State Legislatures. He is a proactive advisor and strong advocate who serves clients by monitoring industry trends, providing technical experience, developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies, identifying opportunities, and in many other ways.

I am a public policy professional with 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of a wide range of issues most recently primarily insurance and financial services.

Having worked in the public, non-profit and private sectors, I have developed key relationships across industries and government agencies as well as the numerous state capitals. I have spent the last fifteen years working in a highly regulated industry, as both a regulator and regulated entity. I have developed diverse and comprehensive expertise in assessing dynamic political and public policy situations and assisting clients with effective strategies.

Dale Steinke is a director with the Agent for the Future Advisors representing Agent for the Future, a free resource offered by Liberty Mutual, Safeco and State Auto Insurance to drive success and innovation in the entire independent agency system. He empowers independent insurance agents to adapt to the rapid changes in technology and customer expectations we're all experiencing, equipping agents with the latest digital tools and strategies to impress clients and drive business growth.

As an artificial intelligence specialist, Dale shares valuable insights and actionable strategies for integrating AI into sales, marketing, and other agency operations. As a constant learner and former journalist, he is continuously seeking and sharing innovative ways agents are leveraging technology - from generative tools like ChatGPT to a growing array of AI-enabled tools and services.