https://simplecast.com Risk & Reward Podcast Series The Risk & Reward Podcast Series seeks to inform students and young professionals of the many different career paths that the insurance industry has to offer. Listen to interviews with trailblazing insurance professionals to learn about how the industry has impacted their lives. This series is supported by Butler University and produced by the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. Risk & Insurance Education Alliance | Copyright 2024 en-us Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:43:34 +0000 Mon, 7 Oct 2024 20:43:51 +0000 https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Risk & Reward Podcast Series https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b8e4f646-d488-4b89-9eca-cb125b71d67d/a492ef11-9ba8-4d6e-b0b6-20e7e6c944a6/3000x3000/risk-and-reward.png?aid=rss_feed https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ episodic The Risk & Reward Podcast Series seeks to inform students and young professionals of the many different career paths that the insurance industry has to offer. Listen to interviews with trailblazing insurance professionals to learn about how the industry has impacted their lives. This series is supported by Butler University and produced by the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research false https://feeds.simplecast.com/z9OpAZmQ insurance, education, research, risk, careers, gamma iota sigma, the national alliance for insurance education & research, butler university, university The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research jbuck@scic.com 3f6609b5-bdf2-40a7-b818-eb8de8e264a5 Women In Insurance Do you want to enter the RMI Industry? 

Download a FREE Learning Path and we will guide you to a thriving new career.  

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:43:34 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Do you want to enter the RMI Industry? 

Download a FREE Learning Path and we will guide you to a thriving new career.  

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

]]> Women In Insurance The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:46:54 Listen in as Darren interviews two trailblazing women in the insurance industry. Rosemarie Marshall and Tanja Maffei Chan explain their respective paths to the insurance industry while giving advice to the next generation entering the workforce. Our workforce should be as diverse as the demographics of the businesses and individuals that we represent. As the testimonies of our guests explain, we have made progress in training women for leadership positions and there is still room for improvement.  Listen in as Darren interviews two trailblazing women in the insurance industry. Rosemarie Marshall and Tanja Maffei Chan explain their respective paths to the insurance industry while giving advice to the next generation entering the workforce. Our workforce should be as diverse as the demographics of the businesses and individuals that we represent. As the testimonies of our guests explain, we have made progress in training women for leadership positions and there is still room for improvement.  false full 15 2 ef76c5c4-1694-4f5b-964f-b9f459ee5eee Advancing Health, Wealth and Careers- How Employee Benefits Shape Culture Andrew Rosenberg

Andrew is the Office Business Leader of Mercer’s Health business in Indianapolis and Cincinnati with responsibility for client services and management of the consulting team. He actively leads client relationships and assists in the development of clients’ long-term benefits strategies, including consulting on healthcare funding strategies, benefit design and cost analysis, multi-year strategic planning, consumer-driven strategies, and international benefits. Andrew also supports Mercer’s Central US Health business with multinational opportunities. 

 Prior to joining Mercer’s Health business, Andrew was a Client Manager within Mercer where he was accountable for understanding Fortune 1000 or equivalent clients’ business objectives, scoping their problems and solutions, and managing projects. He has previously worked in Mercer’s workforce communication and changes business in Detroit where he developed employee communications related to health plan and retiree medical changes, retirement education, and annual benefits enrollment.

 Andrew holds an MBA through Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in management from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:59:59 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Andrew Rosenberg, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University, Gamma Iota Sigma) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Andrew Rosenberg

Andrew is the Office Business Leader of Mercer’s Health business in Indianapolis and Cincinnati with responsibility for client services and management of the consulting team. He actively leads client relationships and assists in the development of clients’ long-term benefits strategies, including consulting on healthcare funding strategies, benefit design and cost analysis, multi-year strategic planning, consumer-driven strategies, and international benefits. Andrew also supports Mercer’s Central US Health business with multinational opportunities. 

 Prior to joining Mercer’s Health business, Andrew was a Client Manager within Mercer where he was accountable for understanding Fortune 1000 or equivalent clients’ business objectives, scoping their problems and solutions, and managing projects. He has previously worked in Mercer’s workforce communication and changes business in Detroit where he developed employee communications related to health plan and retiree medical changes, retirement education, and annual benefits enrollment.

 Andrew holds an MBA through Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in management from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

]]> Advancing Health, Wealth and Careers- How Employee Benefits Shape Culture Andrew Rosenberg, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University, Gamma Iota Sigma 00:36:36 In the aftermath of COVID, companies have been faced with many hard questions on how they will respond. Listen in as Darren asks Andrew Rosenberg about what he and his team at Mercer have been helping their clients with. We cover flexible work plans, changes to geographic requirements on the workforce, and digital health solutions. Companies have to attract new talent while retaining existing employees. People are a company's most valuable asset and employee benefit strategies are a great way to protect them.  In the aftermath of COVID, companies have been faced with many hard questions on how they will respond. Listen in as Darren asks Andrew Rosenberg about what he and his team at Mercer have been helping their clients with. We cover flexible work plans, changes to geographic requirements on the workforce, and digital health solutions. Companies have to attract new talent while retaining existing employees. People are a company's most valuable asset and employee benefit strategies are a great way to protect them.  careers, insurance, rmi, wealth, risk management, health false full 14 2 216a92bc-7a84-4acf-993b-882d8b6bed7e From Engineering to Underwriting with Stefan Mathijssen
  • Stefan Mathijssen is the Vice President, Engineering Property & Engineering Underwriter at Munich Re. Having trained as an engineer Stefan specialized in semiconductors for solar energy before transitioning into the insurance industry. In 2013 he took a job in the engineering pool at Munich Re in Germany where he began working his way up the ranks of the company. Stefan transferred to the Singapore branch in 2015 and 4 years later accepted his current role at the organization's New York Office.

    • Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:33:16 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Munich Re America, Darren Bloomfield, Stefan Mathijssen) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/
  • Stefan Mathijssen is the Vice President, Engineering Property & Engineering Underwriter at Munich Re. Having trained as an engineer Stefan specialized in semiconductors for solar energy before transitioning into the insurance industry. In 2013 he took a job in the engineering pool at Munich Re in Germany where he began working his way up the ranks of the company. Stefan transferred to the Singapore branch in 2015 and 4 years later accepted his current role at the organization's New York Office.

    • Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     From Engineering to Underwriting with Stefan Mathijssen Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Munich Re America, Darren Bloomfield, Stefan Mathijssen 00:43:46 Join us to learn more about the workflow of an underwriter and how they manage expectations with their brokers. Host Darren Bloomfield interviews Stefan Mathijssen of Munich Re America about how he was able to transfer his past skill set of being an engineer while crossing over to the insurance industry. There is value in understanding the underlying business while underwriting an insured. The insurance industry is actively seeking out individuals who have the technical expertise necessary to bridge the gap of understanding between the insured and the underwriter. As risk exposure becomes increasingly complex, stories like Stefan’s will, fortunately, become more common.  Join us to learn more about the workflow of an underwriter and how they manage expectations with their brokers. Host Darren Bloomfield interviews Stefan Mathijssen of Munich Re America about how he was able to transfer his past skill set of being an engineer while crossing over to the insurance industry. There is value in understanding the underlying business while underwriting an insured. The insurance industry is actively seeking out individuals who have the technical expertise necessary to bridge the gap of understanding between the insured and the underwriter. As risk exposure becomes increasingly complex, stories like Stefan’s will, fortunately, become more common.  engeneering, insurance, rmi, underwriting, risk management false full 13 2     6ec5dab9-008e-4088-9c78-cba4b409d2c8 A Peek into the Courtroom with Pat Eckler Pat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and applies his wide range of skills to aid in resolving disputes. Pat handles a variety of civil disputes in state and federal courts across Illinois and Indiana. 

    In addition to representing lawyers, Pat represents design professionals, accountants, and insurance brokers. His commercial litigation experience involves complex contract disputes and defense of class-action lawsuits. Pat’s coverage practice for insurers and the insured involves commercial general liability and personal lines policies, issues involving the duties to defend and indemnify, bad faith and the application of exclusions. His tort defense work involves representing spans the representations of product manufacturers and distributors, trucking concerns and premises owners. 

    Pat is active in the organized defense bar both at the state and national level.  He is a committee chair, columnist and board member with both the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Professional Liability Defense Federation.  He focuses his recent work for the IDC on legislative activities.

    Pat has published extensively in professional journals on a wide range of topics.  He has published on substantive areas of law ranging from products liability and toxic torts to premises liability and claims against accountants.  

    Pat studied ancient Egyptian language at the University of Chicago, where he earned his degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.  After completing his undergraduate studies, he taught history and coached high school and college basketball for three years before attending law school at the University of Florida.

    Pat is the co-host of the Podium and Panel podcast with Dan Cotter which is a weekly podcast focusing on oral arguments before courts of review in Illinois and Indiana, the 7th Circuit and SCOTUS.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:10:23 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Pat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and applies his wide range of skills to aid in resolving disputes. Pat handles a variety of civil disputes in state and federal courts across Illinois and Indiana. 

    In addition to representing lawyers, Pat represents design professionals, accountants, and insurance brokers. His commercial litigation experience involves complex contract disputes and defense of class-action lawsuits. Pat’s coverage practice for insurers and the insured involves commercial general liability and personal lines policies, issues involving the duties to defend and indemnify, bad faith and the application of exclusions. His tort defense work involves representing spans the representations of product manufacturers and distributors, trucking concerns and premises owners. 

    Pat is active in the organized defense bar both at the state and national level.  He is a committee chair, columnist and board member with both the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Professional Liability Defense Federation.  He focuses his recent work for the IDC on legislative activities.

    Pat has published extensively in professional journals on a wide range of topics.  He has published on substantive areas of law ranging from products liability and toxic torts to premises liability and claims against accountants.  

    Pat studied ancient Egyptian language at the University of Chicago, where he earned his degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.  After completing his undergraduate studies, he taught history and coached high school and college basketball for three years before attending law school at the University of Florida.

    Pat is the co-host of the Podium and Panel podcast with Dan Cotter which is a weekly podcast focusing on oral arguments before courts of review in Illinois and Indiana, the 7th Circuit and SCOTUS.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     A Peek into the Courtroom with Pat Eckler The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:46:37 Tune in as Pat Eckler describes his path to law school and the broad foundation of business understanding he received. We cover the possibilities of becoming a litigator in the courtroom or a transactional lawyer. Insurance policies are based on contacts which determine which risks are to be covered. Pat says, “Insurance is the oil that makes things work”. If you are interested in how lawyers play a role in the insurance industry, this is for you! Tune in as Pat Eckler describes his path to law school and the broad foundation of business understanding he received. We cover the possibilities of becoming a litigator in the courtroom or a transactional lawyer. Insurance policies are based on contacts which determine which risks are to be covered. Pat says, “Insurance is the oil that makes things work”. If you are interested in how lawyers play a role in the insurance industry, this is for you! false full 12 2     7ba21269-d1f2-425d-9263-a10f8dfbddf9 Re-Branding Careers in the Insurance Industry with Patrick Gallagher Jr. Patrick Gallagher Jr. 

    As chairman of Gallagher’s Canadian and Caribbean brokerage operations and CEO of its Latin American operations, Patrick is charged with building and executing strategies for growth and innovation in these rapidly expanding markets. Patrick works with the leaders of Gallagher’s Canadian, Caribbean, and Latin American offices to help support growth and profitability. As part of his responsibilities in this area, Patrick is also a member of Gallagher’s worldwide global brokerage leadership team.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:03:33 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Patrick Gallagher Jr. 

    As chairman of Gallagher’s Canadian and Caribbean brokerage operations and CEO of its Latin American operations, Patrick is charged with building and executing strategies for growth and innovation in these rapidly expanding markets. Patrick works with the leaders of Gallagher’s Canadian, Caribbean, and Latin American offices to help support growth and profitability. As part of his responsibilities in this area, Patrick is also a member of Gallagher’s worldwide global brokerage leadership team.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Re-Branding Careers in the Insurance Industry with Patrick Gallagher Jr. The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:40:35 The world we live in today revolves around sales and service. Patrick Gallagher Jr. describes service as fulfilling the promises made during the sale. The insurance industry offers the opportunity to choose the product line that you sell. Customers need to purchase this product at the same time each year which makes this industry unique compared to others. Listen in to learn from Darren and Patrick about the hidden gems of the industry and the career opportunities available. The world we live in today revolves around sales and service. Patrick Gallagher Jr. describes service as fulfilling the promises made during the sale. The insurance industry offers the opportunity to choose the product line that you sell. Customers need to purchase this product at the same time each year which makes this industry unique compared to others. Listen in to learn from Darren and Patrick about the hidden gems of the industry and the career opportunities available. false full 11 2     29b28c64-404d-40d9-b3e4-a87b9e86782f Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts Tim Fletcher is the Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re. Based in Atlanta, Tim identifies and communicates emerging issues and exposures to Gen Re clients and internal colleagues. In this role, Tim serves as a strategic thought partner with clients in creating underwriting responses to those issues and exposures.

    Tim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism) and the Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Juris Doctor). He has earned his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and serves as a guest lecturer on Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University. He is admitted to the Georgia Bar.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:33:52 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Tim Fletcher is the Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re. Based in Atlanta, Tim identifies and communicates emerging issues and exposures to Gen Re clients and internal colleagues. In this role, Tim serves as a strategic thought partner with clients in creating underwriting responses to those issues and exposures.

    Tim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Arts, Journalism) and the Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Juris Doctor). He has earned his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and serves as a guest lecturer on Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University. He is admitted to the Georgia Bar.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:39:46 Tune in and learn from Tim Fletcher, Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re.  Darren asks about nuclear verdicts, why the general public is disconnected from the impacts they have, and career opportunities for the next generation.  We cover when a carrier should settle or when it should take a case to trial. Tort reforms, industry-specific problems, and litigious societies are discussed. Tim talks about his day-to-day and how he keeps up with emerging trends in the industry.  Tune in and learn from Tim Fletcher, Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re.  Darren asks about nuclear verdicts, why the general public is disconnected from the impacts they have, and career opportunities for the next generation.  We cover when a carrier should settle or when it should take a case to trial. Tort reforms, industry-specific problems, and litigious societies are discussed. Tim talks about his day-to-day and how he keeps up with emerging trends in the industry.  issues, insurance, exposures, risk, management false full 10 2     f953660b-2d08-4925-80bf-f882e8dda276 Mike Roy: Dark Matter InsurTech Mike Roy is an experienced automation and operations expert in the E&S industry. As CIO for three of the largest E&S platforms in the U.S., Mike’s visionary leadership has yielded significant results for his employers and the broader non-admitted marketplace.

    Mike’s industry contributions include 15 years of membership and management of the AAMGA/WSIA Automation Committee for which he was presented with the Earl S. Dillard award in appreciation of his significant ongoing involvement and impact. Mike founded the E&S Joint Working Group, a collaboration between AAMGA, NAPSLO, Lloyd’s, ACT, and ACORD to further automation and interconnectivity within the E&S industry and which led to the first ACORD API standards for E&S carrier rating and forms distribution along with the first complete round-trip electronic policy transaction proof-of-concept. Mike has served on many carrier advisory boards including Nationwide E&S, XL Catlin, Markel’s Producer Council, and Nautilus’ Technology Advisory Committee.

    A highly skilled team-builder, Mike helped CRC grow from a four location, $225M wholesaler to over $3B in gross written premium, over 50 locations, significant M&A integrations, and the rollout of their entire Binding Authority strategy through mergers with Southern Cross and Tapco. At RPS, Mike oversaw the consolidation of more than 28 management systems plus over 40 acquisitions allowing the centralization of business process outsourcing and a newly created CRM and data analysis platform while co-leading the creation and deployment of what is now the most successful Digital platform in the E&S industry. In less than a year at RT Specialty, Mike helped bring in significant revenue from a key acquisition partner along with a new technology platform that can be leveraged as the basis for RT’s Target Operating Model inclusive of end-to-end business process workflows, support, and future scalability.

    Dark Matter InsurTech

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:35:21 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Mike Roy is an experienced automation and operations expert in the E&S industry. As CIO for three of the largest E&S platforms in the U.S., Mike’s visionary leadership has yielded significant results for his employers and the broader non-admitted marketplace.

    Mike’s industry contributions include 15 years of membership and management of the AAMGA/WSIA Automation Committee for which he was presented with the Earl S. Dillard award in appreciation of his significant ongoing involvement and impact. Mike founded the E&S Joint Working Group, a collaboration between AAMGA, NAPSLO, Lloyd’s, ACT, and ACORD to further automation and interconnectivity within the E&S industry and which led to the first ACORD API standards for E&S carrier rating and forms distribution along with the first complete round-trip electronic policy transaction proof-of-concept. Mike has served on many carrier advisory boards including Nationwide E&S, XL Catlin, Markel’s Producer Council, and Nautilus’ Technology Advisory Committee.

    A highly skilled team-builder, Mike helped CRC grow from a four location, $225M wholesaler to over $3B in gross written premium, over 50 locations, significant M&A integrations, and the rollout of their entire Binding Authority strategy through mergers with Southern Cross and Tapco. At RPS, Mike oversaw the consolidation of more than 28 management systems plus over 40 acquisitions allowing the centralization of business process outsourcing and a newly created CRM and data analysis platform while co-leading the creation and deployment of what is now the most successful Digital platform in the E&S industry. In less than a year at RT Specialty, Mike helped bring in significant revenue from a key acquisition partner along with a new technology platform that can be leveraged as the basis for RT’s Target Operating Model inclusive of end-to-end business process workflows, support, and future scalability.

    Dark Matter InsurTech

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Mike Roy: Dark Matter InsurTech The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:47:50 Wholesale intermediaries, this is for you! With the tools from Dark Matter InsurTech, you don’t have to change the way you work to become quicker and more efficient. Are you getting tired of keeping track of all your carrier portals and the data entry that comes along with them? As Mike Roy says, “Our solution is made up of multiple components that allow an actual data interaction between the agency management system and those disparate sources.” These interactions are truly digital, being automated, which gives the ability for fewer hands or even no hands to complete a task. The Wholesale Excess & Surplus space has inefficiencies built-in by design with the freedom of rate and form. Are you interested in a challenging career in software development and automation? Look no further than the specialty insurance space. Wholesale intermediaries, this is for you! With the tools from Dark Matter InsurTech, you don’t have to change the way you work to become quicker and more efficient. Are you getting tired of keeping track of all your carrier portals and the data entry that comes along with them? As Mike Roy says, “Our solution is made up of multiple components that allow an actual data interaction between the agency management system and those disparate sources.” These interactions are truly digital, being automated, which gives the ability for fewer hands or even no hands to complete a task. The Wholesale Excess & Surplus space has inefficiencies built-in by design with the freedom of rate and form. Are you interested in a challenging career in software development and automation? Look no further than the specialty insurance space. education, insurance, risk management false full 9 2     6b8462df-b462-4fa0-9c3a-df27bff76762 Rob Galbraith: ”The Most Interesting Man in Insurance” Rob Galbraith has been called “the patron saint of insurtech”, “a global insurtech thought leader”, “a wonderful motivation”, “an inspiration”, “a mentor to many in the insurance industry”, “the prophet” and “the most interesting man in insurance”. He is the author of the international bestselling book The End Of Insurance As We Know It which has been a runaway success since its release in 2019. Rob is a popular keynote speaker who has shared his unique insights at numerous events around the globe on the topics of innovation, insurtech and the future of insurance.

    Rob has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry in a variety of innovation and leadership positions. He is a recognized thought leader on P&C insurance who is a frequent media contributor and well-known industry influencer. Rob holds a Master's of Science in Insurance Management from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Michigan State University.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:25:07 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Rob Galbraith has been called “the patron saint of insurtech”, “a global insurtech thought leader”, “a wonderful motivation”, “an inspiration”, “a mentor to many in the insurance industry”, “the prophet” and “the most interesting man in insurance”. He is the author of the international bestselling book The End Of Insurance As We Know It which has been a runaway success since its release in 2019. Rob is a popular keynote speaker who has shared his unique insights at numerous events around the globe on the topics of innovation, insurtech and the future of insurance.

    Rob has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry in a variety of innovation and leadership positions. He is a recognized thought leader on P&C insurance who is a frequent media contributor and well-known industry influencer. Rob holds a Master's of Science in Insurance Management from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Michigan State University.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Rob Galbraith: ”The Most Interesting Man in Insurance” The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:51:46 The insurance industry allows the flexibility to bounce around and find new challenges. You can truly chart your own course, whether you want a traditional or non-traditional career journey. There are so many opportunities and there is plenty of room for you to grow. Rob talks about his transition to the bigger picture management role at USAA and how he found where he belonged. We talked about the importance of focusing on your client and knowing how the insured operates. Designing your products and services around their unique needs is how you truly serve your customers. We cover the importance of having technical skills and developing soft skills at the same time. Rob describes the apprenticeship model the insurance industry used to be centered around and how it is changing. Rob wraps up with great career advice and model questions to ask during a job interview. Join us to learn from “The Most Interesting Man in Insurance”. The insurance industry allows the flexibility to bounce around and find new challenges. You can truly chart your own course, whether you want a traditional or non-traditional career journey. There are so many opportunities and there is plenty of room for you to grow. Rob talks about his transition to the bigger picture management role at USAA and how he found where he belonged. We talked about the importance of focusing on your client and knowing how the insured operates. Designing your products and services around their unique needs is how you truly serve your customers. We cover the importance of having technical skills and developing soft skills at the same time. Rob describes the apprenticeship model the insurance industry used to be centered around and how it is changing. Rob wraps up with great career advice and model questions to ask during a job interview. Join us to learn from “The Most Interesting Man in Insurance”. false full 8 2     8d35d185-5fb1-4b74-b00b-6cd19ba509e5 Understanding the Price Sensitive Insured Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a national, tech-enabled independent insurance agency helping small businesses put their insurance on autopilot. Ryan is also the creator of The Ryan Hanley Show, the insurance industry's most popular podcast. Ryan has performed over 200 keynotes to insurance audiences over the last decade, helping independent insurance agents across the country digitize their business.

    https://ryanhanley.com - podcast

    https://roguerisk.com - website

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:07:04 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a national, tech-enabled independent insurance agency helping small businesses put their insurance on autopilot. Ryan is also the creator of The Ryan Hanley Show, the insurance industry's most popular podcast. Ryan has performed over 200 keynotes to insurance audiences over the last decade, helping independent insurance agents across the country digitize their business.

    https://ryanhanley.com - podcast

    https://roguerisk.com - website

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Understanding the Price Sensitive Insured The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:54:20 Ryan Hanley shares tips, tricks, and tools for explaining coverage to an insured. We cover the importance of educating the insured on what they are paying for and the benefits of higher limits. Ryan explains how insurance agents are perceived, representing both cost and bad events that may occur. Our industry is underappreciated but that does not make us any less important. We dive into what it truly means to take care of the insured's best interest even though they may see you as a “necessary evil”. Insurance is the bedrock of the economy and is the foundation that enables every business to take the risks needed to innovate. Ryan leaves us with advice for the next generation of insurance professionals, speaking to the need to have respect for our industry, and an overview of why some Insurtech’s have failed. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Ryan Hanley shares tips, tricks, and tools for explaining coverage to an insured. We cover the importance of educating the insured on what they are paying for and the benefits of higher limits. Ryan explains how insurance agents are perceived, representing both cost and bad events that may occur. Our industry is underappreciated but that does not make us any less important. We dive into what it truly means to take care of the insured's best interest even though they may see you as a “necessary evil”. Insurance is the bedrock of the economy and is the foundation that enables every business to take the risks needed to innovate. Ryan leaves us with advice for the next generation of insurance professionals, speaking to the need to have respect for our industry, and an overview of why some Insurtech’s have failed. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! true full 7 2     58a32956-b835-49ca-a6e4-ff1fdd0f0758 When Paths Collide: The Story of DEI at Butler University & Beyond We want to hear from our listeners! Take a moment to fill out this survey!

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:15 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ We want to hear from our listeners! Take a moment to fill out this survey!

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     When Paths Collide: The Story of DEI at Butler University & Beyond Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 01:08:51 Staying in your comfort zone is easy. Only when we push our boundaries and what we are comfortable with, do we achieve amazing results. Join our guests as we cover the struggles and the challenges we cross on the path to making our dreams a reality. Sometimes we have to cross the bridge of chaos to get to become our true selves and leave our legacy behind. We have to fit in and stand out. We have to be ourselves and help others do the same. We have to be leaders and know when to follow. We have to make sure no one is left behind. Most importantly, we have to know when to move on and make sure we leave it better than we found it. Tune in to learn how! Staying in your comfort zone is easy. Only when we push our boundaries and what we are comfortable with, do we achieve amazing results. Join our guests as we cover the struggles and the challenges we cross on the path to making our dreams a reality. Sometimes we have to cross the bridge of chaos to get to become our true selves and leave our legacy behind. We have to fit in and stand out. We have to be ourselves and help others do the same. We have to be leaders and know when to follow. We have to make sure no one is left behind. Most importantly, we have to know when to move on and make sure we leave it better than we found it. Tune in to learn how! diversity, insurance, inclusion, risk management false full 6 2     750ea6f3-dab7-4528-ac53-48159dbed471 Not Disruption, but Modernization: The Story of Hippo Insurance Richard L. McCathron, CPCU, CIC, brings more than 25 years of P&C experience to his role as President of Hippo. Rick joined the company in 2017 to establish Hippo's insurance operations team and bring Hippo’s smart, simple and proactive home insurance products to scale. In just over four years, Hippo has become a national leader in the U.S. homeowners market, reaching more than 80% of the total U.S. homeowners population. Hippo’s integrated platform, which includes a growing suite of proactive services designed to prevent loss, is a modern approach to home insurance that brings customers greater peace of mind.

    Prior to Hippo, Rick held senior executive positions at well-respected insurance companies including First Connect Insurance as its President & CEO, Superior Access Insurance as its President & CEO, and Mercury Insurance Group (NYSE-MCY) as its Regional Vice President. Rick is both a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and a Certified Insurance Counselor and sits on the Board of Directors of Hippo, Spinnaker Insurance Company, and First Connect Insurance. He is an advisor for several other InsureTechs.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:49:50 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Hippo Insurance, Gamma Iota Sigma, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Richard L. McCathron, CPCU, CIC, brings more than 25 years of P&C experience to his role as President of Hippo. Rick joined the company in 2017 to establish Hippo's insurance operations team and bring Hippo’s smart, simple and proactive home insurance products to scale. In just over four years, Hippo has become a national leader in the U.S. homeowners market, reaching more than 80% of the total U.S. homeowners population. Hippo’s integrated platform, which includes a growing suite of proactive services designed to prevent loss, is a modern approach to home insurance that brings customers greater peace of mind.

    Prior to Hippo, Rick held senior executive positions at well-respected insurance companies including First Connect Insurance as its President & CEO, Superior Access Insurance as its President & CEO, and Mercury Insurance Group (NYSE-MCY) as its Regional Vice President. Rick is both a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and a Certified Insurance Counselor and sits on the Board of Directors of Hippo, Spinnaker Insurance Company, and First Connect Insurance. He is an advisor for several other InsureTechs.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Not Disruption, but Modernization: The Story of Hippo Insurance Hippo Insurance, Gamma Iota Sigma, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University 00:38:48 As our guest, Richard L. McCathron says: “When you are in the insurance industry, you generally surround yourself with people that are somewhat risk-averse. There are people in the industry who do want to modernize, who do want to change, ones that get really excited about what's going on with AI and machine learning. Ones that truly want to shift the way things have been done and those types of folks look for opportunities to do that”. This is the story of what can happen when those innovators come together. For the insurance agents and homeowners who are looking for a new home insurance product, this is for you. Hippo is reducing the friction involved in the traditional insurance buying process and it is here to stay. The goal of taking a human approach to claims and the mission to protect the joy of homeownership truly puts the customer first. As our guest, Richard L. McCathron says: “When you are in the insurance industry, you generally surround yourself with people that are somewhat risk-averse. There are people in the industry who do want to modernize, who do want to change, ones that get really excited about what's going on with AI and machine learning. Ones that truly want to shift the way things have been done and those types of folks look for opportunities to do that”. This is the story of what can happen when those innovators come together. For the insurance agents and homeowners who are looking for a new home insurance product, this is for you. Hippo is reducing the friction involved in the traditional insurance buying process and it is here to stay. The goal of taking a human approach to claims and the mission to protect the joy of homeownership truly puts the customer first. education, insurance, innovation, risk management false full 5 2     5d6b938c-c47e-47ff-9329-ecae1ece551e A Candid Conversation with Meg Mckeen About Our Guest:

    Meg Mckeen– A believer that there is a story within every story, Meg's career journey took a sharp left turn in 2017 when she exchanged a corporate j-o-b for a year of self-discovery. The following year, she launched Adjunct Advisors LLC with the simple belief that the people that buy, and those that sell, insurance deserve a better experience. Meg now leverages her 20 years of industry experience and studies in the social sciences to change the way we interact with insurance. Her journey is not unique - but her ability to make insurance - and entrepreneurship - approachable and relatable, with humility, humor, and heart, is a gift.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:57:22 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Meg Mckeen, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ About Our Guest:

    Meg Mckeen– A believer that there is a story within every story, Meg's career journey took a sharp left turn in 2017 when she exchanged a corporate j-o-b for a year of self-discovery. The following year, she launched Adjunct Advisors LLC with the simple belief that the people that buy, and those that sell, insurance deserve a better experience. Meg now leverages her 20 years of industry experience and studies in the social sciences to change the way we interact with insurance. Her journey is not unique - but her ability to make insurance - and entrepreneurship - approachable and relatable, with humility, humor, and heart, is a gift.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     A Candid Conversation with Meg Mckeen The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Meg Mckeen, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University 00:37:45 Do you find yourself playing small and not putting your hand up? We cover tools to counter imposter syndrome and those negative thoughts. Are you questioning your own boundaries, personally and professionally? Sometimes we have to give part of ourselves to invite others in and build the relationships we want. The language we use to convey the work that we do is more powerful than you might think. Meg McKeen is a true entrepreneur in the insurance industry. Tune in to learn about the vulnerability needed to speak as your true self. Do you find yourself playing small and not putting your hand up? We cover tools to counter imposter syndrome and those negative thoughts. Are you questioning your own boundaries, personally and professionally? Sometimes we have to give part of ourselves to invite others in and build the relationships we want. The language we use to convey the work that we do is more powerful than you might think. Meg McKeen is a true entrepreneur in the insurance industry. Tune in to learn about the vulnerability needed to speak as your true self. professional boundaries, insurance, work relationships, entrepreneur, risk management false full 4 2     c3d092dc-4f9f-4a0c-8370-6043c0e5ae37 Learning the Role of the “Trusted Advisor” Thu, 1 Jul 2021 15:09:13 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Gregory & Appel, Tyson Vaughn, Reid Putnam, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Learning the Role of the “Trusted Advisor” Gregory & Appel, Tyson Vaughn, Reid Putnam, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University 00:36:53 Establishing credibility when entering a new job is difficult. This is especially true for insurance producers. It is hard to walk into an insured office and tell them to trust you without having a proven track record. Our guests from Gregory & Appel Insurance, Brad Dumbauld, Tyson Vaughn, and Reid Putnam share some advice on how to ease this challenge. They cover the importance of having a set of stories, the power of using “we”, and how to be of service. The role of an insurance agent is changing into that of a risk management consultant: “Insurance is just how we get paid”. Join us to learn more about the other ways to add value to your client. Establishing credibility when entering a new job is difficult. This is especially true for insurance producers. It is hard to walk into an insured office and tell them to trust you without having a proven track record. Our guests from Gregory & Appel Insurance, Brad Dumbauld, Tyson Vaughn, and Reid Putnam share some advice on how to ease this challenge. They cover the importance of having a set of stories, the power of using “we”, and how to be of service. The role of an insurance agent is changing into that of a risk management consultant: “Insurance is just how we get paid”. Join us to learn more about the other ways to add value to your client. insurance producers, credibility, insurance education, trusted advisor, insurance agents, risk management false full 3 2 2ac08477-11d3-4654-a013-167808f3fb3f Finding Your Link in the Chain Wayne A. Bates joined the industry in 1988 when he went to work with a Lloyd’s syndicate where he had an entry-level underwriting Role that focused on US Property & Casualty business.  

    In 1994 he took a more advanced position with a London-based insurance company again focusing on US P&C.  

    6 years later he relocated from England to the United States and joined the Kaufman Financial Group, working for Burns & Wilcox Ltd in their in-house underwriting division (Special Risks Department (SRD) International). Here Wayne underwrote risks referred from B&W offices and responsible for B&W’s London placed binding authority portfolio.  

    In 2007 Wayne joined a start-up Chicago-based excess & surplus carrier as President.  He then returned to the Kaufman Financial Group as President of Atain Insurance Companies in 2015. 

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:53:18 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Darren Bloomfield, Wayne A. Bates, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Wayne A. Bates joined the industry in 1988 when he went to work with a Lloyd’s syndicate where he had an entry-level underwriting Role that focused on US Property & Casualty business.  

    In 1994 he took a more advanced position with a London-based insurance company again focusing on US P&C.  

    6 years later he relocated from England to the United States and joined the Kaufman Financial Group, working for Burns & Wilcox Ltd in their in-house underwriting division (Special Risks Department (SRD) International). Here Wayne underwrote risks referred from B&W offices and responsible for B&W’s London placed binding authority portfolio.  

    In 2007 Wayne joined a start-up Chicago-based excess & surplus carrier as President.  He then returned to the Kaufman Financial Group as President of Atain Insurance Companies in 2015. 

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Finding Your Link in the Chain Darren Bloomfield, Wayne A. Bates, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:34:54 Taking risks in your career can be difficult. Do you need some advice? Darren interviews Wayne A. Bates and learns more about his leap across the pond. Wayne started his career in London and is now the President of Atain Insurance Companies, an insurance carrier. The roles in between helped him gain exposure to different sides of the industry and crafted him into the leader he is today. Wayne shares his story while explaining the importance of developing your career and building relationships. Wayne also dives into the causes of market cycles and how underwriters handle the lack of certainty among premium pricing. Taking risks in your career can be difficult. Do you need some advice? Darren interviews Wayne A. Bates and learns more about his leap across the pond. Wayne started his career in London and is now the President of Atain Insurance Companies, an insurance carrier. The roles in between helped him gain exposure to different sides of the industry and crafted him into the leader he is today. Wayne shares his story while explaining the importance of developing your career and building relationships. Wayne also dives into the causes of market cycles and how underwriters handle the lack of certainty among premium pricing. insurance, interview, risk management false full 2 2     0e8aafc5-47de-4354-b296-4b7003b07c1e Connecting the Dots of the Insurance Industry: Past, Present, and Future Fri, 4 Jun 2021 17:38:02 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Connecting the Dots of the Insurance Industry: Past, Present, and Future Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma 00:41:44 Listen in as host Darren Bloomfield has a conversation with an industry veteran. Paul G. Smith takes a trip down memory lane and covers topics ranging from advancements in technology to the countless opportunities our industry has to offer. After his 30+ years at Aon & Willis, Paul talks about his transition to a privately held company. As Carrier Relations representative for the H.W. Kaufman Group, Paul shares his unique perspective on how carriers expand or retract appetites based on market conditions. Paul believes “Insurance is the DNA of the business world.” Join us to learn what it's made of. Tune in now! Listen in as host Darren Bloomfield has a conversation with an industry veteran. Paul G. Smith takes a trip down memory lane and covers topics ranging from advancements in technology to the countless opportunities our industry has to offer. After his 30+ years at Aon & Willis, Paul talks about his transition to a privately held company. As Carrier Relations representative for the H.W. Kaufman Group, Paul shares his unique perspective on how carriers expand or retract appetites based on market conditions. Paul believes “Insurance is the DNA of the business world.” Join us to learn what it's made of. Tune in now! false full 1 2 7f5a5fa5-0253-493f-9324-6ee38472ebfe Help Wanted: Creative Insurance Marketers Needed Trcia Hudspeth:

    Tricia Hudspeth, Senior Advertising & Marketing Coordinator at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance (IFBI), is a creative, empathetic problem solver. Since joining IFBI, she has facilitated many marketing projects and events, including the Horsepower promotion with the Colts in 2017 and the former Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park. She enjoys mentoring with Pass the Torch Foundation for Women and serves on their Developing Professional Committee as the social media and marketing chair.

     

    Kristen Gibson:

    Kristen graduated Ball State with a degree in Journalism Graphics. She has been working for Indiana Farm Bureau since 2009. Her focus is on the design and concepts behind marketing and advertising materials.


     

     

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Mon, 24 May 2021 13:40:16 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Trcia Hudspeth:

    Tricia Hudspeth, Senior Advertising & Marketing Coordinator at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance (IFBI), is a creative, empathetic problem solver. Since joining IFBI, she has facilitated many marketing projects and events, including the Horsepower promotion with the Colts in 2017 and the former Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park. She enjoys mentoring with Pass the Torch Foundation for Women and serves on their Developing Professional Committee as the social media and marketing chair.

     

    Kristen Gibson:

    Kristen graduated Ball State with a degree in Journalism Graphics. She has been working for Indiana Farm Bureau since 2009. Her focus is on the design and concepts behind marketing and advertising materials.


     

     

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Help Wanted: Creative Insurance Marketers Needed Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:34:05 Insurance does not sell itself, but are there opportunities in the industry besides working in insurance? Yes! “All the things that normal businesses have, we have too.” Our guests Tricia Hudspeth and Kristen Gibson dive into the many projects they have completed in the Market Department at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and describe how they have been able to utilize their artistic abilities. This episode also marks the passing of the microphone as Darren Bloomfield becomes the next host of Risk & Reward. Insurance does not sell itself, but are there opportunities in the industry besides working in insurance? Yes! “All the things that normal businesses have, we have too.” Our guests Tricia Hudspeth and Kristen Gibson dive into the many projects they have completed in the Market Department at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and describe how they have been able to utilize their artistic abilities. This episode also marks the passing of the microphone as Darren Bloomfield becomes the next host of Risk & Reward. marketing, sales, insurance false full 15 1     eeb3bfff-367d-4388-903c-770c1245956e Supporting Those Who Save: An Interview with MedPro Group CEO About Our Guest: Tim Kenesey

    Timothy J. Kenesey has spent a significant part of his career helping businesses define their strategy, improve their market position, and grow profitably. Since early 2001, Tim has been the President & CEO of MedPro Group Corporation. During the summer of 2005, in connection with GE’s publicly announced exits from its insurance businesses, Tim helped engineer a sale of MedPro Group to Berkshire Hathaway. In what was described as a “win-win” transaction, GE CEO Jeff Immelt remarked that MedPro Group was an “excellent business… moving into a bright future… with great owners,” while Berkshire’s Warren Buffett stated that the “MedPro Group team has successfully navigated through difficult insurance cycles by consistently delivering the nation’s best defense for doctors and solid results for shareholders.” Since joining Berkshire, in addition to maintaining his CEO position at MedPro Group, Tim is a director of certain other Berkshire subsidiaries. Before joining Berkshire, Tim was an officer at GE Insurance and a Global Business Development Manager at GE Healthcare (where he focused on aiding strategic growth initiatives and was responsible for helping to complete acquisitions and alliances in MR, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, nuclear medicine, and related services businesses throughout the world). Prior to his tenure at GE, Tim helped a variety of clients execute growth and strategic alternatives as a member of the Mergers, Acquisitions, & Corporate Finance Team at global law firm Sidley Austin. Tim began his professional career with KPMG in both audit and tax positions. Tim holds a BBA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from the University of Illinois and was both a CPA and an attorney. He supports various community service efforts, including his role as the Founder & Chairman of Fort4Fitness, a 501(c)(3) organization that champions active, healthy living in Northeast Indiana. Tim and his wife have three daughters.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 7 May 2021 17:20:55 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ About Our Guest: Tim Kenesey

    Timothy J. Kenesey has spent a significant part of his career helping businesses define their strategy, improve their market position, and grow profitably. Since early 2001, Tim has been the President & CEO of MedPro Group Corporation. During the summer of 2005, in connection with GE’s publicly announced exits from its insurance businesses, Tim helped engineer a sale of MedPro Group to Berkshire Hathaway. In what was described as a “win-win” transaction, GE CEO Jeff Immelt remarked that MedPro Group was an “excellent business… moving into a bright future… with great owners,” while Berkshire’s Warren Buffett stated that the “MedPro Group team has successfully navigated through difficult insurance cycles by consistently delivering the nation’s best defense for doctors and solid results for shareholders.” Since joining Berkshire, in addition to maintaining his CEO position at MedPro Group, Tim is a director of certain other Berkshire subsidiaries. Before joining Berkshire, Tim was an officer at GE Insurance and a Global Business Development Manager at GE Healthcare (where he focused on aiding strategic growth initiatives and was responsible for helping to complete acquisitions and alliances in MR, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, nuclear medicine, and related services businesses throughout the world). Prior to his tenure at GE, Tim helped a variety of clients execute growth and strategic alternatives as a member of the Mergers, Acquisitions, & Corporate Finance Team at global law firm Sidley Austin. Tim began his professional career with KPMG in both audit and tax positions. Tim holds a BBA from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from the University of Illinois and was both a CPA and an attorney. He supports various community service efforts, including his role as the Founder & Chairman of Fort4Fitness, a 501(c)(3) organization that champions active, healthy living in Northeast Indiana. Tim and his wife have three daughters.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Supporting Those Who Save: An Interview with MedPro Group CEO The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:26:46 Listen in as Claire talks with Tim Kenesey, the CEO of MedPro Group, a company that has been in action since 1899. As a subsidiary of Bershire Hathaway, MedPro Group emphasizes growth, innovation, and the continued investment into its employees and clients. As medicine and its infrastructure changed over time, MedPro Group evolved its offerings to best suit their customers across the country, illustrating the company’s “commitment to meeting their changing needs”. In this episode, Tim explains the differences between short-tail vs. long-tail business models and expands on forecasting as it relates to claims in medical malpractice. Further, Tim sheds light onto the impact of COVID-19 on the medical malpractice market by explaining that because patients were not scheduling elective care appointments, or even general care appointments, the decline in healthcare consumption and delayed lawsuits will likely bring a flood of activity in the years to come. It is evident that medical workers rallied to save millions of lives, and MedPro Group is proud to protect the assets and reputations of these frontline workers. Tune in as Tim gives advice for young leaders to succeed in the insurance industry and more! Listen in as Claire talks with Tim Kenesey, the CEO of MedPro Group, a company that has been in action since 1899. As a subsidiary of Bershire Hathaway, MedPro Group emphasizes growth, innovation, and the continued investment into its employees and clients. As medicine and its infrastructure changed over time, MedPro Group evolved its offerings to best suit their customers across the country, illustrating the company’s “commitment to meeting their changing needs”. In this episode, Tim explains the differences between short-tail vs. long-tail business models and expands on forecasting as it relates to claims in medical malpractice. Further, Tim sheds light onto the impact of COVID-19 on the medical malpractice market by explaining that because patients were not scheduling elective care appointments, or even general care appointments, the decline in healthcare consumption and delayed lawsuits will likely bring a flood of activity in the years to come. It is evident that medical workers rallied to save millions of lives, and MedPro Group is proud to protect the assets and reputations of these frontline workers. Tune in as Tim gives advice for young leaders to succeed in the insurance industry and more! false full 14 1     ad9852f0-f8a9-4e80-b226-a9937684b763 Brad Robinson on Being the NCAA’s “Insurance Guy” Brad Robinson is the Associate Director of Insurance & Financial Risk Management for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and tasked with management of the Association’s various insurance programs. Prior to joining the NCAA in early 2016, he spent six years as an associate corporate risk manager for a large insurance company in Bloomington, Illinois. He has earned various insurance industry designations including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM). Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance from Ball State University (’10) and his M.B.A. in insurance from Olivet College (‘15).

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:07:01 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Brad Robinson is the Associate Director of Insurance & Financial Risk Management for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and tasked with management of the Association’s various insurance programs. Prior to joining the NCAA in early 2016, he spent six years as an associate corporate risk manager for a large insurance company in Bloomington, Illinois. He has earned various insurance industry designations including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM). Robinson earned his bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance from Ball State University (’10) and his M.B.A. in insurance from Olivet College (‘15).

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Brad Robinson on Being the NCAA’s “Insurance Guy” The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:30:16 Tune in as Claire Richardson interviews Brad Robinson, MBA, CPCU; the Associate Director of Insurance & Financial Risk Management at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Brad has been in the industry since he graduated from Ball State University and later joined the NCAA in 2016 where he is currently tasked with management of the NCAA’s various insurance programs including but not limited to; student-athlete insurance programs, managing the NCAA’s intricate insurance portfolio, and day to day insurance operations. We discuss Brad's experience prior to joining the NCAA, how he continues to step out of his comfort zone, and how he & the NCAA have navigated the COVID-19 environment. Brad also describes the impact that mentors have had on his experience in the industry, as well as Gamma Iota Sigma’s impact, professional associations, designations and continuing education, and much more. Tune in as Claire Richardson interviews Brad Robinson, MBA, CPCU; the Associate Director of Insurance & Financial Risk Management at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Brad has been in the industry since he graduated from Ball State University and later joined the NCAA in 2016 where he is currently tasked with management of the NCAA’s various insurance programs including but not limited to; student-athlete insurance programs, managing the NCAA’s intricate insurance portfolio, and day to day insurance operations. We discuss Brad's experience prior to joining the NCAA, how he continues to step out of his comfort zone, and how he & the NCAA have navigated the COVID-19 environment. Brad also describes the impact that mentors have had on his experience in the industry, as well as Gamma Iota Sigma’s impact, professional associations, designations and continuing education, and much more. false full 13 1     1a88ef08-0ddc-4e41-ac39-05d39a83d519 Generations of Innovations: An Interview with Mike Hylant & Andrew “Bubba” Berenzweig In the episode, Mike & Bubba explain the honesty, transparency, respect, & dedication Hylant perpetuates to its employees & clients alike. Through these strong values, the organization continues to innovate as it grows & bring best practices to its clients. Listen in to learn more about Hylant & leadership techniques!

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 9 Apr 2021 13:46:47 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ In the episode, Mike & Bubba explain the honesty, transparency, respect, & dedication Hylant perpetuates to its employees & clients alike. Through these strong values, the organization continues to innovate as it grows & bring best practices to its clients. Listen in to learn more about Hylant & leadership techniques!

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Generations of Innovations: An Interview with Mike Hylant & Andrew “Bubba” Berenzweig The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:25:37 Join Claire as she interviews current Chief executive officer of Hylant, Mike Hylant & Toledo office President, Andrew Bubba Berenzweig. Mike has over 30 years in the insurance industry & served as the President of the Cleveland office from its inception in 1989 until he was appointed to his current position as Chief Executive Officer in 2008. Bubba retired from his professional hockey career in 2004 and joined the Hylant team & in 2014 he stepped into his current position as president of the Toledo office. In 2022, Mike will transition to the role of the executive chairman of the board, as Bubba becomes the fourth generation of the Hylant family to take the helm as CEO. Join Claire as she interviews current Chief executive officer of Hylant, Mike Hylant & Toledo office President, Andrew Bubba Berenzweig. Mike has over 30 years in the insurance industry & served as the President of the Cleveland office from its inception in 1989 until he was appointed to his current position as Chief Executive Officer in 2008. Bubba retired from his professional hockey career in 2004 and joined the Hylant team & in 2014 he stepped into his current position as president of the Toledo office. In 2022, Mike will transition to the role of the executive chairman of the board, as Bubba becomes the fourth generation of the Hylant family to take the helm as CEO. false full 12 1     aa6b316a-fe11-4241-80fc-369fd7f8e559 Waffles, Workers’ Compensation & Wonderful People This episode’s sponsor, empowering the next generation of insurance professionals, is Hylant. Listen in to hear more about Hylant’s values, history, and opportunities. 

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:55:38 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ This episode’s sponsor, empowering the next generation of insurance professionals, is Hylant. Listen in to hear more about Hylant’s values, history, and opportunities. 

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Waffles, Workers’ Compensation & Wonderful People The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:24:49 On this episode, Claire interviews Elizabeth Bailey, the Vice President of Workers’ Compensation & Safety at Waffle House. Elizabeth oversees the workers’ compensation programs for 1,700 Waffle House restaurants in 24 states. Her knowledge of safety, loss control, claims, and state-specific workers’ compensation laws are utilized daily. Elizabeth serves on multiple boards & professional associations for workers’ compensation & also stayed involved in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth & her expansive knowledge of workers’ compensation & more! Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth & her expansive knowledge of workers’ compensation & more! On this episode, Claire interviews Elizabeth Bailey, the Vice President of Workers’ Compensation & Safety at Waffle House. Elizabeth oversees the workers’ compensation programs for 1,700 Waffle House restaurants in 24 states. Her knowledge of safety, loss control, claims, and state-specific workers’ compensation laws are utilized daily. Elizabeth serves on multiple boards & professional associations for workers’ compensation & also stayed involved in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth & her expansive knowledge of workers’ compensation & more! Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth & her expansive knowledge of workers’ compensation & more! false full 11 1     453bf5ab-434b-4677-a1ef-2fc7c8858724 Evolve MGA: The Cyber Success of Two Brothers Michael Costello is the Co-Founder of Evolve MGA , a cyber specialist commercial insurance market. Entering the insurance industry as the 4th generation in the Costello family, Michael worked at the family retail insurance agency, Costello & Sons, with account managers in high school and eventually as a licensed P&C producer in college. Michael formally launched his full-time insurance career as a wholesale broker, and specialized in cyber and technology insurance for three years before launching Evolve in 2016 with his brother, Patrick. In the past five years, Evolve has emerged as a key player in the cyber market, winning Advisen’s Cyber Newcomer of the Year in 2019 and Cyber MGA of the Year in 2020.

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    ]]>     Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:44:19 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Michael Costello is the Co-Founder of Evolve MGA , a cyber specialist commercial insurance market. Entering the insurance industry as the 4th generation in the Costello family, Michael worked at the family retail insurance agency, Costello & Sons, with account managers in high school and eventually as a licensed P&C producer in college. Michael formally launched his full-time insurance career as a wholesale broker, and specialized in cyber and technology insurance for three years before launching Evolve in 2016 with his brother, Patrick. In the past five years, Evolve has emerged as a key player in the cyber market, winning Advisen’s Cyber Newcomer of the Year in 2019 and Cyber MGA of the Year in 2020.

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    ]]>     Evolve MGA: The Cyber Success of Two Brothers The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:28:19 During this episode, Claire Richardson talks with Michael Costello, the Co-Founder & Principal of Evolve MGA, one of the most cutting-edge cyber insurance companies to grace the insurance market. Evolve values hard work, innovation, and culture. These values are showcased through the company’s commitment not only to its employees, but also its clients. Evolve’s devotion to company culture and an empowering atmosphere stem from the values of the Costello brothers (and Evolve’s Caveman Productions of course). Michael details the tech-driven tools Evolve uses to recruit talented & diversified individuals, in order to provide the expertise a cyber insurance & risk management firm of Evolve’s caliber requires. Tune in to learn more! During this episode, Claire Richardson talks with Michael Costello, the Co-Founder & Principal of Evolve MGA, one of the most cutting-edge cyber insurance companies to grace the insurance market. Evolve values hard work, innovation, and culture. These values are showcased through the company’s commitment not only to its employees, but also its clients. Evolve’s devotion to company culture and an empowering atmosphere stem from the values of the Costello brothers (and Evolve’s Caveman Productions of course). Michael details the tech-driven tools Evolve uses to recruit talented & diversified individuals, in order to provide the expertise a cyber insurance & risk management firm of Evolve’s caliber requires. Tune in to learn more! false full 10 1     1d72434c-839a-48f7-aa60-a30e4827b95b Getting It Right: Leadership, Technology, & Culture with Said Taiym Mon, 1 Mar 2021 16:40:39 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Getting It Right: Leadership, Technology, & Culture with Said Taiym The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:30:46 In the first episode of 2021, Claire Richardson is joined by U.S. Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Companies, Said Taiym. Said’s passion shows through his 20 years of experience working in Risk Management, Information Technology, & Insurance. During this episode, Said explains how Lockton is innovating its sales approach by engaging new technology like robots and AI, to allow its employees to better serve clients. Said’s outlook on the current shift to a “new better” is only enhanced by the leadership’s entrepreneurial spirit alive in Lockton. Also discussed in this episode is innovation’s “holy war”, reverse mentoring, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone to get involved early in your career, and so much more. Check it out! In the first episode of 2021, Claire Richardson is joined by U.S. Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Companies, Said Taiym. Said’s passion shows through his 20 years of experience working in Risk Management, Information Technology, & Insurance. During this episode, Said explains how Lockton is innovating its sales approach by engaging new technology like robots and AI, to allow its employees to better serve clients. Said’s outlook on the current shift to a “new better” is only enhanced by the leadership’s entrepreneurial spirit alive in Lockton. Also discussed in this episode is innovation’s “holy war”, reverse mentoring, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone to get involved early in your career, and so much more. Check it out! false full 9 1 0a2f2602-dcb8-4284-b9b8-b31cfbbf3489 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How Will You Contribute? On this episode, these amazing thought leaders bring together their expertise and discuss disparities in American society, the need for collective action leading to change, and how to actively empower underrepresented groups inside and outside of the workplace. Also discussed in this panel is the necessity for companies to invest in a diversified talentpipeline to recruit and continue to support underrepresented groups. Tune in!

    Meet the Panel:

    Emil Ekiyor is the Founder/CEO of InnoPower Indy Inc, a community development organization that works with stakeholders to create capacity-building opportunities for underrepresented businesses and professionals in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. Emil left his home in Nigeria when he was 15 years old to pursue educational opportunities in the United States. He played in the NFL for six years before moving to Indianapolis with his family. While being active in the Indianapolis community, Emil created an ecosystem of minority professionals and #entrepreneurs from around Indiana to help unite and build a stronger community.

    Amy C. Waninger is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level. She was the D&I keynote speaker and has authored multiple books. Amy grew up in rural Indiana and now works with companies across the country to improve inclusive cultures and diverse leadership bench strength. 

    Jamar Cobb-Dennard is a Business Broker with Indiana Business Advisors. A leadership consultant with 17 years of experience, Jamar specializes in teaching CPA soft skills related to #leadership, business development, and #communication. Jamar is also an attorney and remains active in the Indianapolis community. He has received multiple awards from Indianapolis Business Journal. 

     

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Wed, 2 Dec 2020 16:18:20 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ On this episode, these amazing thought leaders bring together their expertise and discuss disparities in American society, the need for collective action leading to change, and how to actively empower underrepresented groups inside and outside of the workplace. Also discussed in this panel is the necessity for companies to invest in a diversified talentpipeline to recruit and continue to support underrepresented groups. Tune in!

    Meet the Panel:

    Emil Ekiyor is the Founder/CEO of InnoPower Indy Inc, a community development organization that works with stakeholders to create capacity-building opportunities for underrepresented businesses and professionals in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship. Emil left his home in Nigeria when he was 15 years old to pursue educational opportunities in the United States. He played in the NFL for six years before moving to Indianapolis with his family. While being active in the Indianapolis community, Emil created an ecosystem of minority professionals and #entrepreneurs from around Indiana to help unite and build a stronger community.

    Amy C. Waninger is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level. She was the D&I keynote speaker and has authored multiple books. Amy grew up in rural Indiana and now works with companies across the country to improve inclusive cultures and diverse leadership bench strength. 

    Jamar Cobb-Dennard is a Business Broker with Indiana Business Advisors. A leadership consultant with 17 years of experience, Jamar specializes in teaching CPA soft skills related to #leadership, business development, and #communication. Jamar is also an attorney and remains active in the Indianapolis community. He has received multiple awards from Indianapolis Business Journal. 

     

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How Will You Contribute? The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:59:46 In the last Risk & Reward episode of 2020, Claire Richardson moderates a panel of three business leaders discussing the importance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts in the insurance industry and beyond. In the last Risk & Reward episode of 2020, Claire Richardson moderates a panel of three business leaders discussing the importance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts in the insurance industry and beyond. false full 8 1     52012ab3-c976-48f4-8f2f-69d17f7efeb6 Chad Trainor & Mark Maucere: Limousines, Racecars, and Airplanes Need Insurance Too CRC Insurance Services, Inc.

    Chad Trainor

    Mark Maucere

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    ]]>     Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:55:26 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ CRC Insurance Services, Inc.

    Chad Trainor

    Mark Maucere

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    ]]>     Chad Trainor & Mark Maucere: Limousines, Racecars, and Airplanes Need Insurance Too The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:23:31 Join us as Claire interviews Chad Trainor, Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, and Mark Maucere, Office President of CRC Insurance Services, Inc.’s new Indianapolis office. CRC Group is a Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Brokerage headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama with offices in 30 states. CRC Group encompasses 16 different brands which specialize in numerous solution practices and industries. Mark & Chad describe CRC Group’s position in the industry, broad market access, and commitment to customers & continued education. Additionally, we learn about Wholesale & Specialty insurance, as well as the qualities required to be a great broker and leader. Join us as Claire interviews Chad Trainor, Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, and Mark Maucere, Office President of CRC Insurance Services, Inc.’s new Indianapolis office. CRC Group is a Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Brokerage headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama with offices in 30 states. CRC Group encompasses 16 different brands which specialize in numerous solution practices and industries. Mark & Chad describe CRC Group’s position in the industry, broad market access, and commitment to customers & continued education. Additionally, we learn about Wholesale & Specialty insurance, as well as the qualities required to be a great broker and leader. false full 7 1     a5b569d1-fb3b-4497-aec7-2342790f9a9a THB Group: A Lloyd’s of London Special Roddy Graham

    Dan Heywood

    Matt Jarrett

    THB Group Ltd. 

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    ]]>     Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:22:36 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Roddy Graham

    Dan Heywood

    Matt Jarrett

    THB Group Ltd. 

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    ]]>     THB Group: A Lloyd’s of London Special The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:32:47 On this episode of Risk & Reward, Claire interviews Roddy Graham, Dan Heywood, and Matt Jerrett, from the THB Group Ltd., a UK-based broking and risk management firm that specializes in international (re)insurance. Our guests explain the London workflow, what it takes to be a broker, and the state & future of the international market. On this episode of Risk & Reward, Claire interviews Roddy Graham, Dan Heywood, and Matt Jerrett, from the THB Group Ltd., a UK-based broking and risk management firm that specializes in international (re)insurance. Our guests explain the London workflow, what it takes to be a broker, and the state & future of the international market. false full 6 1     65e4fe5f-6d65-45d3-bcd0-45bb178a8c59 Jason Ott, CAPI: The Mailroom to Private Risk Presidency Aon Private Risk Management

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:02:19 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Aon Private Risk Management

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    ]]>     Jason Ott, CAPI: The Mailroom to Private Risk Presidency The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research 00:29:11 In this episode, Claire interviews Jason Ott, CAPI, Aon’s President of Private Risk Management. Jason showcases his expertise in customizing loss control measures & insurance to best service the high net worth individuals he and his team work with daily. Tune in to learn about the network of professionals he tapped for support, different specializations within private risk management, and the lessons he learned from clients that empower him to do better. In this episode, Claire interviews Jason Ott, CAPI, Aon’s President of Private Risk Management. Jason showcases his expertise in customizing loss control measures & insurance to best service the high net worth individuals he and his team work with daily. Tune in to learn about the network of professionals he tapped for support, different specializations within private risk management, and the lessons he learned from clients that empower him to do better. false full 5 1     c41658f8-9e57-4580-a78c-56bc7f65d2c3 From English to Actuarial Science: The Professional Journey of Karen DeToro Fri, 2 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (Gamma Iota Sigma, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ From English to Actuarial Science: The Professional Journey of Karen DeToro Gamma Iota Sigma, The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University 00:21:28 Join us as Claire interviews Karen DeToro, Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer at CNO Financial. After Karen graduated from Butler University, she fell into the insurance industry. Listen as she provides key insights on the value of leadership and dedication, career planning strategies, & the impact COVID-19 has had on her role. Join us as Claire interviews Karen DeToro, Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer at CNO Financial. After Karen graduated from Butler University, she fell into the insurance industry. Listen as she provides key insights on the value of leadership and dedication, career planning strategies, & the impact COVID-19 has had on her role. risk management false full 4 1 405246f6-2c13-40ea-8889-8e79e8c6914c Make Your Own Captive Insurance with Anne Marie & Dan Towle Tune in to learn about captives in today’s market, student opportunities, mentorship, and why you “don’t need to be in a leadership role to be a leader.”

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    ]]>     Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:27:19 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University, Gamma Iota Sigma) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Tune in to learn about captives in today’s market, student opportunities, mentorship, and why you “don’t need to be in a leadership role to be a leader.”

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Make Your Own Captive Insurance with Anne Marie & Dan Towle The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Butler University, Gamma Iota Sigma 00:36:01 On this episode of Risk & Reward, Claire Richardson interviews captive insurance power couple, Dan Towle & Anne Marie Towle. Dan is the President of CICA & Anne Marie is the Global Captive Solutions Leader at Hylant. Combined, they have acquired 50 years of experience in the insurance industry and are passionate about the alternative risk space. On this episode of Risk & Reward, Claire Richardson interviews captive insurance power couple, Dan Towle & Anne Marie Towle. Dan is the President of CICA & Anne Marie is the Global Captive Solutions Leader at Hylant. Combined, they have acquired 50 years of experience in the insurance industry and are passionate about the alternative risk space. false full 3 1     36f980d9-72b6-4182-91a0-b1042e4e2e67 Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson Tune in to Risk & Reward as we recognize her valuable outlook on mentorship and get advice on how she transcended from a manager to a great leader. We will also learn how collaborating with industry leaders shaped Roxsann’s technique as a risk professional and how it can do the same for you.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Fri, 4 Sep 2020 04:19:00 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ Tune in to Risk & Reward as we recognize her valuable outlook on mentorship and get advice on how she transcended from a manager to a great leader. We will also learn how collaborating with industry leaders shaped Roxsann’s technique as a risk professional and how it can do the same for you.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University 00:21:10 In this podcast, we interview Roxsann Wilson, Vice President of Risk Management for Cardinal Health. Ms. Wilson’s fruitful career earned her the title of The RIMS 2020 Risk Manager of the Year. In this podcast, we interview Roxsann Wilson, Vice President of Risk Management for Cardinal Health. Ms. Wilson’s fruitful career earned her the title of The RIMS 2020 Risk Manager of the Year. insurance, risk management false full 2 1     https://scic.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Podcast/Syndication/04f3475d-e9bb-46d1-83b2-ac1d0106539f.mp4 How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

    ]]>     Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:55:06 +0000 jbuck@scic.com (The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University) https://www.scic.com/risk-reward-podcast-series/ How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold

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    ]]>     How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, Gamma Iota Sigma, Butler University 00:22:10 Tune in as Claire Richardson, President of Butler University’s chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, interviews Dr. William T. Hold, Ph.D. CIC, CPCU, CLU of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. In this inaugural podcast, we uncover Dr. Hold’s humble beginnings, realize how he turned a $450 college scholarship into the most successful risk management and insurance education organization in the world. Then learn why what you do when no one’s looking is a true measure of success. What does this titan of the insurance industry recommend for those taking the first steps of their career path? Listen to find out. Tune in as Claire Richardson, President of Butler University’s chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, interviews Dr. William T. Hold, Ph.D. CIC, CPCU, CLU of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. In this inaugural podcast, we uncover Dr. Hold’s humble beginnings, realize how he turned a $450 college scholarship into the most successful risk management and insurance education organization in the world. Then learn why what you do when no one’s looking is a true measure of success. What does this titan of the insurance industry recommend for those taking the first steps of their career path? Listen to find out. insurance, research, education, risk false full 1 1