Episode 96 Brien O’Connor, Bankers Insurance Agency In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Brien O’Connor about the intricacies of Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance, emphasizing its importance for banks. He explains the purpose of D&O insurance, the differences between various policies, and the coverage provided to employees and the bank...

Episode 95 Kristina Cunningham, Origin Bank In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Kristina Cunningham, Senior Legal Counsel and Senior Vice President at Origin Bank. They discuss Kristina’s unconventional career path in banking, the importance of understanding powers of attorney, guardianships, and trusts, and the legal complexities involved in these areas. […]

Episode 94 Elizabeth Holtrop, Compliance Alliance In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley welcomes a new cohost, Elizabeth Holtrop. They discuss Elizabeth’s journey into the world of compliance and community banking. They explore the importance of compliance in supporting community banks, the challenges faced by compliance officers, and the need for effective communication […]

Episode 93 Brien O’Conner, Bankers Insurance Agency In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Brien O’Connor, President of Bankers Insurance Agency. They discuss Brien’s journey into the insurance world and how he landed as an insurance adviser for the financial services industry. The conversation highlights the most important insurance policies for […]

Episode 92 Winnie Ling, Blend Laura Benson interviews Winnie Ling, General Counsel and Head of Legal and Head of People at Blend, discussing the evolution of banking technology, particularly focusing on Remote Online Notarization (RON). Winnie explains Blend’s mission to simplify banking processes through technology, the various methods of notarization, and the significant benefits of […]

Episode 91 Ginger Devine, Citizens First Bank In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Ginger Devine, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Citizens First Bank. They discuss the importance of third party risk management, the evolution of vendor management, and the challenges faced in retrieving information from vendors. Ginger […]

Episode 90 Emily Beam, Cyber Risk Institute In this conversation, Emily Beam, Senior Vice President of the Cyber Risk Institute, discusses the organization’s role in standardizing cybersecurity practices within financial services. She explains how the Cyber Risk Institute was formed, its compliance profile, and how it helps financial institutions navigate regulatory requirements. The conversation also […]

Episode 89 Brad Koehn, Midwest Bank In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, interviews Brad Koehn, regional president of Midwest Bank and Chair of the Nebraska Bankers Association, to discuss the current state of agriculture and its impact on the banking industry. Brad shares insights from his extensive banking career, highlighting the challenges […]

Episode 88 Kathy Kraninger, Florida Bankers Association In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, continues her conversation with Kathy Kraninger, president and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association, about her transition from public service to the private banking sector. They discuss the challenges and gaps in the regulatory environment, the importance of understanding […]