Collin Newberry

In his role at Protective, Collin specializes in addressing complex technical accounting issues across a wide range of topics, including investments, reserves, reinsurance, and insurance product accounting under both U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting standards. He monitors emerging regulatory and accounting issues, contributes to industry discussions and comment letters, and serves as a key contact for auditors and regulators on technical accounting matters. He also assists with training on accounting topics. Collin has led major initiatives including the implementation of the FASB’s Credit Loss standard, an IFRS impact assessment, and the development of COVID-19-related accounting policies. He also helped establish the company’s initial GHG emissions calculation and sustainability reporting framework, and has supported numerous M&A transactions. Previously, Collin was a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young, LLP. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Alabama and resides in Birmingham, AL with his wife and daughter.