Cannabis consumption lounges are seen as an industry boost but pose risks like food-service hazards, live entertainment and security concerns, and impairment monitoring that insurers must carefully evaluate before writing coverage in this clip from the Insuring Cannabis Summit with Mike Kirk.

To watch this panel and all the sessions from the 2025 Insuring Cannabis Summit visit https://insuringcannabissummit.com/

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In this interview, Phil Karecki explains how insurers are using advanced AI tools—like predictive modeling and real-time climate data—to move from reacting to natural disasters to anticipating them, transforming how the industry assesses, underwrites, and manages catastrophic risk. Watch this clip from the latest Between the Lines Episode with host Elizabeth Blosfield, Deputy Editor at Carrier Management, and Phil Karecki, Chief Technology Officer at Ensono.

To watch the full interview with Phil and Elizabeth, visit https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/ai-on-the-frontlines-of-disaster-risk-management/

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This clip from the Insuring Cannabis Summit with Rod Kight, highlights how hemp businesses can build a chain of custody through COAs, permits, and documentation to prove product legality and defend against regulatory, civil, or criminal actions in the absence of formal seed-to-sale tracking.

To watch this panel and all the sessions from the 2025 Insuring Cannabis Summit visit https://insuringcannabissummit.com/

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In this lively Golfertainment episode, hosts George, Kevin, and Patrick welcome inclusive leadership expert and author Amy Waninger to explore her new book Moving from Panic to Purpose – a candid, emotional, and inspiring guide to leading with empathy through change. Between heartfelt conversations about resilience, thoughts on the Ryder Cup, laughter over mini golf hazards, and reflections on adapting in a fast-evolving insurance world, this episode reminds us that leadership, like golf, is all about how you handle the hazards. To watch more Golfertainment episodes, visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/channels/golfertainment/

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At the WSIA Annual Conference, Mike Miller of PIVIX shared how its two-pronged strategy—starting with binding authority and now expanding into brokerage—has kept the company on track with growth goals. Leaders emphasized that E&S will continue to gain market share as risks become more complex, with data, talent, and technology driving sustainable success. Watch this interview with Insurance Journal’s Vice President of Content, Andrea Wells and Mike Miller, CEO of PIVIX.

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AI is moving beyond pricing models to transform insurance operations—especially claims, where automation can cut costs, speed decisions, and boost customer satisfaction. Alena Kharkavets – North American head of claims for WTW’s insurance consulting and technology business – joined to discuss the shift from AI assistants that handle day-to-day, simple tasks, to fully fledged AI actuaries and agents that are planning, decision-making and executing higher level tasks. To view the full podcast interview with host Elizabeth Blosfield, visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/25781/

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In this special Academy of Insurance Aftershow with Patrick Wraight, George Jack switches roles from host to instructor, sharing insights from his class on customer support! He emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human connection, active listening, and empathy in building stronger customer relationships – lessons no chatbot can replicate.

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/customer-support-the-continuum-of-service-satisfaction-and-success

Not yet a member of the academy? Join today at https://www.ijacademy.com/members/memberships

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From construction defect disputes to hardware store product litigation, John Kennealy has a keen understanding of the lumber industry claims sphere. Kennealy, vice president of claims at Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company, recently shared his insights with Claims Journal’s Allen Laman.

To watch more Expert Viewpoints visit: https://www.claimsjournal.com/expert-viewpoints/

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Andrea Wells, Vice President of Content at Insurance Journal sits down with AmTrust’s Erich Bublitz at the WSIA Annual Conference to explore how the company is expanding its E&S unit. Erich emphasizes that the key isn’t just products, it’s people. AmTrust is focused on hiring talent with market history and a long-term mindset, reflecting its entrepreneurial, privately held culture. With capacity, scale, and strategy in place, the company sees the E&S sector continuing to be the growth engine for insurance, even amid moderated rates. Watch this interview with Andrea Wells and Erich Bublitz, Head of Excess and Surplus at AmTrust Financial.

To sign up for this year’s Risky Future visit https://riskyfuture.com/

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As climate chaos ramps up natural disasters, the insurance world is leveling up using AI tools—from satellite and drone detection systems to next-gen predictive underwriting, advanced catastrophe modeling, and rapid post-event damage assessment. This webinar explores how these innovations are helping carriers stay agile, resilient, and responsible amid a shifting risk landscape – with guests Kristen Nunery, Chief Executive Officer at myCOI, Phil Karecki, Chief Technology Officer at Ensono, and Michael Balarezo, founder and CEO at Adjusto!

Our expert panel (hosted by Elizabeth Blosfield) will spark candid convos around:

Available on-demand now at https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/ai-on-the-frontlines-of-disaster-risk-management/

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