Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDo you get overwhelmed with insurance policies? Are you interested in learning about the different types of insurance? On the show, RiskProNet starts the conversation about insurance and risk management. RiskProNet is a network of independent insurance agencies who serve individuals and corporations with extensive industry knowledge. Follow the show to get an in-depth look at insurance and risk assessment. If you want to learn more about RiskProNet, visit their website at riskpronet.com.
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Navigating 2024 with Webb Milward – Unveiling Trends, Transaction Value, and the Run vs. Build Mindset
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by Webb Milward, the Head of Strategic Development at Reagan Consulting. Tune in as we dive into trends to look out for in 2024, the Run vs. Build agency, Screamin’ Mimi’s, and so much more! 00:34 – Episode start and brief guest introduction. 01:23 – Background on Web and what led him to Reagan. 04:36 – What are some trends that should be paid attention to, as an agency, going into 2024. 06:51 – Producer recruitment, staff recruitment, and where he see...
The Approach to Success When it Comes to Benefits and Communicating Rate Increases to Clients with John Melborn
September 19, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by John Melbon, the benefits division leader at SullivanCurtisMonroe which is located in Southern California. We dive into benefits, alternative funding, what is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and more! 00:34 - Episode start and brief guest introduction. 01:37 - What is he seeing and what is he doing in his approach that may be different than others when it comes to benefits. 02:48 - How does he talk to someone about a 30% rate increase, what can h...
Bolton Street, Developing Programs, and Program Eligibility with Geraldine DelPrete from SterlingRisk
September 13, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn today’s episode we are joined by Geraldine DelPrete, the President of Programs at SterlingRisk. Tune in to learn more about Bolton Street, creating programs, program eligibility, and more! 00:34 - Episode start and guest introduction. 01:23 - What does it mean to create a program and how did they get started creating programs? 04:29 - Diving into what Bolton Street means. 06:38 - Why are reinsurance costs going up and explanation. 11:57 - What capacity means to them, the misuse of the...
Being an employee-centric agency and how that has contributed to CMR’s success with Travis Pearson
September 05, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by Travis Pearson the CEO of CMR Risk and Insurance, Inc. Today we dive into CMR, how they are doing with the current market, why CMR wanted to join RPN, and more! 00:34 - Episode start and guest introduction. What does CMR stand for? 01:51 - Why CMR wanted to join RiskProNet and what was it about RiskProNet that made him want to work with them. 03:16 - Learn more about Travis’s background and starting at CMR 05:39 - Being voted one of the best place...
Unveiling the London Market: Common Perceptions, Misconceptions, and Maximizing on Opportunities with David Price
August 23, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this week's episode we are joined by David Price who is the President and CEO of Fenchurch Broking in London. Today we are going to talk a little bit about the London market, the perceptions and misperceptions of what that market is, how to access, how to utilize a London broker, and so much more! 00:34 - Episode start and guest introduction 01:40 - What are some of the common misconceptions that brokers have about London 03:16 - What does it take to get a piece of business done in Londo...
JKJ's Development of International Business, What it has Grown into Today and more with Bruce White
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage With RiskProNet, host Chip introduces Bruce White, a Partner at JKJ, who specializes in their international business unit. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of handling insurance for multinational companies, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding and adjusting to different business practices in various countries. Bruce shares insights on how JKJ got involved in international business and the evolving nature of...
JKJ’s Culture, Perpetuation, Investment Strategies, and more with Pat Mullen and Kyle Rogers
June 30, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Pat Mullen and Kyle Rogers from Johnson Kendall & Johnson, Inc., one of our member agencies in Philadelphia. They're here to share their unique approach to perpetuation and maintaining their independence in the insurance industry. JKJ's success is built on a culture of shared ownership, mentorship, and a commitment to preparing the next generation of leaders. Kyle, who is also the CFO, explains how they've set up a framework for perpetuation, including a hea...
How BHS Continues to Support Gardens When Natural Disasters Strike with Kim Slager
April 03, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn today’s episode, Chip is joined by Kim Slager, partner at BHS Insurance. Kim specializes in the public garden space. She is the team leader for the BHS proprietary national public gardens program. Kim has been in the insurance space for a little over 28 years and has been with BHS for 11 years. BHS Insurance has been providing superior service and managing insurance for over 80 years. They are a leading insurance provider that finds innovative solutions to those who value individualize...
How to Safely Shop Online During the Holidays and Beyond
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today’s episode, Chip is joined by Beth Martin, with the Crane Agency is St. Louis and longtime RiskProNet member. Beth is their cyber security expert and talks about things to pay attention to during the holiday season, and online shopping in general, as it related to cyber and individuals. Crane Agency is one of the oldest independent insurance agencies west of the Mississippi River, where they aim to be the premier independent insurance agency for our clients, our team, and our commu...
How to Safely Show Online During the Holidays and Beyond
January 04, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today’s episode, Chip is joined by Beth Martin, with the Crane Agency is St. Louis and longtime RiskProNet member. Beth is their cyber security expert and talks about things to pay attention to during the holiday season, and online shopping in general, as it related to cyber and individuals. Crane Agency is one of the oldest independent insurance agencies west of the Mississippi River, where they aim to be the premier independent insurance agency for our clients, our team, and our commu...
Community Outreach, Recession, and Technology with Mac Wesson
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn today's episode, Chip is joined by Mac Wesson, the President of Swingle Collins. Mac serves on the agency’s Executive and Finance Committees where he develops and implements long-term business plans. Swingle Collins & Associates is the largest privately owned Insurance agency in Texas, with both national and global reach. They deliver the highest quality commercial and personal insurance and risk management solutions to businesses. Tune in for a fantastic talk from the president of a...
Coverage Specialities with Jamie Madonna from AHT Insurance
October 04, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn today's episode, Chip is joined by Jamie Madonna, the Managing Advisor in AHT’s Seattle office. Jamie has extensive expertise in creating innovative insurance solutions primarily for the aviation, manufacturing, and technology industries. He is also a private pilot. As AHT celebrates its 100th anniversary, it has been operating as an employee-owned insurance brokerage and consulting firm offering property and casualty, employee benefits, retirement, and personal and international servi...
Coverage Specialities with Jamie Madonna from AHT Insurance
October 04, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn today's episode, Chip is joined by Jamie Madonna, the Managing Advisor in AHT’s Seattle office. Jamie has extensive expertise in creating innovative insurance solutions primarily for the aviation, manufacturing, and technology industries. He is also a private pilot. As AHT celebrates its 100th anniversary, it has been operating as an employee-owned insurance brokerage and consulting firm offering property and casualty, employee benefits, retirement, and personal and international servi...
Why W3's Partnership with Riskpronet is more than a Value-adding Relationship for Business Owners.
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThings continue to evolve and grow and it is important to have relationships that can help serve your clients across the country, help you with scale, market knowledge, and everything that you need to compete with the ever-growing increase in aggregators, whilst remaining independently owned. To achieve this, you need partnerships that are going to help you meet the needs of your clients and internal employees long term. In today's episode, Chip is joined by Jon and Clay from W3 Insurance ...
Why W3's Partnership with Riskpronet is more than a Value-adding Relationship for Business Owners
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThings continue to evolve and grow and it is important to have relationships that can help serve your clients across the country, help you with scale, market knowledge, and everything that you need to compete with the ever-growing increase in aggregators, whilst remaining independently owned. To achieve this, you need partnerships that are going to help you meet the needs of your clients and internal employees long term. In today's episode, Chip is joined by Jon and Clay from W3 Insurance ...
Active Shooter Training with Ted Hayes
September 16, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBActive shooting has been a sensitive topic. Mass school shootings as well as other threats of violence have spiked dramatically lately in the country. How can we prepare to manage this risk both corporately as a business and as an Individual? In today's episode, Chip is joined by Ted Hayes, the senior risk manager at M3 Insurance. For the past 29 years, Hayes has served as a safety and security consultant to school districts and municipalities in Wisconsin and throughout the United States....
Protecting Your Home from Risk and Wildfires with Adam Loner and Martha Ricci
August 08, 2022 22:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWildfires are creating some serious problems for homeowners. The risk of owning homes in certain states has escalated due to infrastructure and wildfires. Adam and Martha of Moody Insurance Agency based in Colorado are familiar with the woes of ensuring a home in a wildfire zone. Listen to them discuss the state of homeowner’s insurance amidst the high rates of wildfires across the United States. On the episode, Adam and Martha also discuss some alternative ways to prevent and protect your h...
The Sharing Economy of Insurance with Kevin Brooks Part 2
May 18, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat’s the sharing economy? Think Uber. There was a need for transportation and a surplus of drivers. With the sharing economy, there was an opportunity to optimize underutilized assets. Same thing happens in insurance. Kevin Brooks, an agency partner at Johnson Kendall Johnson, discusses how the sharing economy works within the world of insurance. Listen to Chip and Kevin dive into how insurance companies work smarter to optimize assets in the sharing economy. Resources Connect on LinkedI...
The Sharing Economy of Insurance with Kevin Brooks Part 2
May 18, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat’s the sharing economy? Think Uber. There was a need for transportation and a surplus of drivers. With the sharing economy, there was an opportunity to optimize underutilized assets. Same thing happens in insurance. Kevin Brooks, an agency partner at Johnson Kendall Johnson, discusses how the sharing economy works within the world of insurance. Listen to Chip and Kevin dive into how insurance companies work smarter to optimize assets in the sharing economy. Resources Connect on LinkedI...
Inflation and Homeowners insurance with Kevin Brooks
April 18, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWith inflation at its highest since the 1980s, American homeowners are experiencing painful insurance premiums and renewal rates. The cost of building new homes is more than last year. Global supply shortages create surges in construction labor and material costs. As a partner at Johnson Kendall Johnson insurance agency, Kevin Brooks specializes in homeowners insurance. Homeowners across America want to make keep their home safe from wildfires and water damage. Listen to Chip and Kevin chat...
Specializing is a superpower with Scott Faris
January 26, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBSince specializing in construction and real estate, M3 Insurance Agency has seen massive company and culture growth. This new direction in the construction industry means learning the ins and outs of general liability contracts for their clients. For Scott Faris, a senior member of the Real Estate and Construction Risk Practice Group at M3 Insurance, specializing has provided opportunity for learning with other experts in the field. Listen to Chip and Scott discuss why specialization can ele...
Mitigate risk and navigate Wraps with Charles Comiskey Part 2
December 31, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn the second of a two-part series, Chip speaks with Charles Comiskey of RiskTech Inc. about business insurance policies or Wraps. The industry has changed rapidly. Tune into this conversation about mitigating risk for large business projects involving contractors and employees. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Charles Comiskey Check out InterWest Insurance Services and RiskTech Inc. Learn more about RiskProNet check out our website. Follow us on Twitter.
Mitigate risk and navigate Wraps with Charles Comiskey Part 2
December 31, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn the second of a two-part series, Chip speaks with Charles Comiskey of RiskTech Inc. about business insurance policies or Wraps. The industry has changed rapidly. Tune into this conversation about mitigating risk for large business projects involving contractors and employees. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Charles Comiskey Check out InterWest Insurance Services and RiskTech Inc. Learn more about RiskProNet check out our website. Follow us on Twitter.
Mitigate risk and navigate Wraps with Charles Comiskey Part 1
December 17, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIf you’re running a business or project with multiple employees, this episode is for you. Wrap insurance, an umbrella type policy, provides coverage for general contractors, subcontractors, and individual employees. Learn how you can navigate a wrap policy for your business or project with Charles Comiskey, President of RiskTech, Inc in Houston, Texas. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Charles Comiskey Check out InterWest Insurance Services and RiskTech Inc. Learn more...
The current cybersecurity landscape with Matt Lee of Pax8
December 03, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBCybersecurity is simple. It’s based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8, Matt Lee understands the significant measures to keep data protected and secure for your business. Since the internet boom, our ideas about technology and data have changed. So have our cybersecurity policies. Listen to Chip Arenchild and Matt Lee examine the infrastructure insurance brokers and IT providers use to protect data. Resources Connect on Li...
Why preparing your business for cyber-crime is critical with Ryan Smith of Rigid Bits
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBMitigation and risk assessment are increasingly important for businesses in the evolving cyber space. As an insurance consultant, Ryan Smith explains his collaborative efforts with IT and leadership teams to reinforce existing infrastructure and prepare businesses for cyber-attacks. Tune into this episode as Chip Arenchild and Ryan Smith explore how to select a good cyber insurance policy and what to do in the event of an attack. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Ryan...
Why preparing your business for cyber-crime is critical with Ryan Smith of Rigid Bits
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBMitigation and risk assessment are increasingly important for businesses in the evolving cyber space. As an insurance consultant, Ryan Smith explains his collaborative efforts with IT and leadership teams to reinforce existing infrastructure and prepare businesses for cyber-attacks. Tune into this episode as Chip Arenchild and Ryan Smith explore how to select a good cyber insurance policy and what to do in the event of an attack. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Ryan...
How to navigate cyber threats in the wake of cybercrime and cryptocurrency
September 28, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBInsurance agencies are attempting to manage the high volume of cyber-attacks claimed each year. As cryptocurrency increases in popularity, so does the opportunity for individual cybercrime. What happens if the attacker comes back? Can you afford to pay the ransom again? Learn what you need to do to protect yourself and your business in today’s world of cybercrime. Join your host Chip Arenchild and cybercrime expert Patrick Hernandez from Sullivan Curtis Monroe on this episode about navigatin...
Ransomware and Cyber Insurance is for everyone now
September 15, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBLosing customers as a result of a cyber-attack may not be on your radar as a manufacturer or brick and mortar, but should it? Alexandra Bretschneider from RiskProNet Cyber Practice discusses how remote working has put cyber insurance to the forefront for businesses. The cyber world is still very young. Countries are still figuring out the proper legal action to deal with hackers. The insurance world knew this was coming. Now that we’re all online and working remotely, cyber insurance to prot...
Why You Need a Local Insurance Broker
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBFires, building collapses, and identity theft. There’s a lot going on the world right now. On this episode, Chip Arenchild interviews Troy Moody of Moody Insurance Agency about the current state of insurance agencies. Chip and Troy talk about the advantages of working with a local insurance broker. This episode covers why having a strategic advisor to help mitigate risk identification is a must. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Troy Moody Check out InterWest Insurance...
Welcome to the Club
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBBuying insurance got you frustrated? Confused? Welcome to the club. Look we get it. Insurance isn’t a one-size fits all process. RiskProNet is here to help you make well-informed insurance decisions. Be empowered. Resources Learn more about RiskProNet check out our website. Follow us on Twitter.