Awkward Insurance

Awkward Insurance

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Awkward Insurance episodes

  • 2024 PIA Arkansas Conference: Embrace the Process

    In this episode (In order):

    • Jerrie Price, H.I.R.E.D Project Coordinator at Arkansas Public School Resource Center, Inc. (Special Guest)
    • Colton Johnson, James Green & Associates (Arkansas) (YIP Board Member)
    • Victor Werley, Pinnacle Advisors (Speaker)
    • Casey Nelson, StakWise Data Automation (Speaker)
    • Matthew Gleason, UA CIC, Gleason Insurance, LLC (First Time/New Professional Attendee Insight)
    • Ben Burleson, CIC, Progressive Insurance (Company Representative Attendee Insight)
    • Mary Katherine Henderson, CIC, Cross Pointe Insurance Advisors, LLC (PIA AR YIP Board President Insight)

    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.

     

    52 min
  • From Awkward to Awesome: Leadership and Insurtech

    Insurtech Insights USA 2024 | Javits Centre, New York | June 5-6

    Use discount code AWKWARDNYC to get 50% off individual registration at https://www.insurtechinsights.com/america/register/

    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.

     

    35 min
  • Risqué Insurance: Tattoos, Piercings, and Spas Oh My!

    Susan Etter: With a journey that began at PPIB in 2010, Susan has ascended to the role of President. Known for her astute creative vision and underwriting detail, she possesses the ability to discern opportunities often overlooked by others in the industry. Collaborating closely with our London carriers, Susans specializes in curating some of the most distinctive and successful insurance programs.

    PPIB: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppib-insurance/

    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.

     

    40 min
  • Beyond the Burnout: Reshaping Sales with the Dynamics Producer Coaching Program

    Mark your calendars! The next Coaching Cohort is on the horizon, running from April 22 to June 10. Eight weeks that could reshape your spirit and skills in insurance sales.

    Learn more about the coaching program:https://www.scic.com/dynamics-producer-coaching/

    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.

     

    42 min
  • The Truth about Parametric Insurance with Brian Thompson

    Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Brian Thompson is a seasoned insurance professional with over 15 years in the industry across various roles including Reinsurance and agency ownership. Currently serving as the Business Development Manager for North America at Descartes Underwriting, he is instrumental in expanding the company's presence in the US market through a client-centric focus on solving challenging placement problems with innovative solutions.

    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.

     

    28 min
  • Getting The Most Out of Your Marketing Rep with Mike Willits

    Key Takeaways:

    • Learn to navigate and strengthen your connections with marketing representatives.
    • Discover actionable strategies to boost your or your agency's process efficiency.
    • Mike's insights on the questions and requests that can make a significant impact.

    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.

     

    33 min
  • The Secret World of Underwriting with Terrie Strain

    Terrie Strain, CIC is an experienced seasoned underwriter. She has 25 plus years’ experience in commercial underwriting.  All 25 plus years have been in the Excess and Surplus lines as an underwriter. She is currently an underwriter at Med James, Inc.    She is always up for a challenge in underwriting a risk and specializing in all arenas connected to commercial lines.

    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.

     

    31 min
  • Stirring the Pot on Ethical Dilemmas with Michael McCormick

    Co-owner and Cofounder of Insurance Soup, the Collective Agency Council, Career Insurance Agents, Tacobot, Agency Elephant, The Insurance Content Project, Soup LIVE. Staunch Agent advocate. Industry and insuretech investor.
    www.facebook.com/groups/insurancesoup
    www.theinsurancesoup.com
    www.souplive2024.com

    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.

     

    36 min
  • A Hard Market - An Insurtech CEO's Perspective
    • Richard McCathron, CIC, CPCU – President & CEO of Hippo, has served as a member of the Board of Directors since February 2017. Prior to Hippo, Mr. McCathron held senior executive positions at various insurance companies including First Connect Insurance as its President & CEO from October 2012 to February 2017, Superior Access Insurance as its President & CEO from June 2007 to October 2010 and Mercury Insurance Group as its Regional Vice President from April 2004 to June 2007. Mr. McCathron is both a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and a Certified Insurance Counselor and sits on the board of directors of Spinnaker Insurance Company, First Connect Insurance, The National Alliance of Insurance Education and Research, and Players Health. He is an advisor to several insurtech companies and holds a BS in finance from Oregon 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.

     

    34 min
  • The Insurance Recruiter’s Playbook with Jacob Galecki

    Jacob Galecki is the Founder and Managing Principal of Galecki Search Associates, a professional and executive recruiting firm specializing in technical and analytical insurance talent.

    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.

     

    31 min

About Awkward Insurance

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Welcome to Awkward Insurance, the podcast that strives to bridge the thrilling world of insurance with the real-life struggles of those of us in the trenches. For producing and servicing agents, insurance centers around relationships and personal connections but let's face it, building relationships can be awkward.