For employERs, staying in compliance with all the federal laws and regulations surrounding human resources management can be a daunting task. In this podcast episode, INSURICA's Director of Employee Benefit Sales Development, Tim McFall, provides a terrific overview of the various things that employERs must keep an eye on. And having a great attorney and a great Employee Benefits advisor are keys to successfully navigating the complex world of staying in compliance.

INSURICA Colleague Herman Williams might be best known by his moniker, "Herman with the Helpdesk." It's not a stretch to say he has likely had interactions and conversations with the majority of INSURICAns -- just like his comrades in the IT Department. This episode covers a variety of topics ranging from the heroic response of the IT department at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic to life lessons learned in the garden. Herman is one-of-a-kind, and we love the idea of you getting to know him better.

Our Employee Benefits leadership -- Michael Bakonyi, Tim McFall, and Sydney Overstake -- join the podcast to discuss how technology has revolutionized the practice of Employee Benefits administration for not only the employEE but also the employER. Not all brokers have made the investment in the technology that dramatically improves the client experience. But INSURICA has.

INSURICA's Vice President of Innovation, Jeff Nickles, talks about innovation. It's not always about technology. It's about discovering and implementing new and better ways to serve our clients. Jeff oversees a rapidly-growing department which in many ways is fueling INSURICA's growth as one of America's largest insurance brokers.

The Affordable Care Act changed EVERYTHING for the Employee Benefits world. No longer was employee health insurance simply a commodity that business leaders could purchase anywhere. Now that the federal government was involved, businesses needed the advice and guidance of experienced professionals. Tim McFall, INSURICA's Director of Employee Benefits Sales Development, explains how the shifting landscape of their business the past 10 years has positioned INSURICA well. This is the first podcast of our Employee Benefits series for Season 2.

The U Podcast features the members of INSURICA's Partner Club as a special feature for Season Two. California Regional President Michael Moore is in the spotlight in this episode. A lifelong resident of the Bakersfield region, Michael reveals a little bit of his background as well as his approach to the insurance business. It's a "must listen" especially for INSURICA's Rising Stars and Book Builders.

Tom Caraway wraps up his discussion with our friends at Oklahoma City law firm McAfee & Taft. In the final part of his interview they address some emerging issues and industry trends related to insurance claims in the Energy and Construction industries. See Jodi's bio and Todd's bio here: https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/jodi-c-cole/ https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/j-todd-woolery/

Tom Caraway continues his discussion with our friends from OKC law firm, McAfee & Taft. In Part 2 of the conversation, Tom, Jodi and Todd talk about contracts between business owners and their independent contractors. These contracts are essential to understand, especially in the construction industry. In some cases, these contracts are Master Service Agreements (as discussed in the previous episode). In some cases, these are AIA documents. No matter what type of contract, terms and conditions generally exist and are related to risk…so there is definitely a need for insurance coverages to be placed in order to address those risks. See Jodi's bio and Todd's bio here: https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/jodi-c-cole/  https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/j-todd-woolery/

Partner Club Member and Environmental Practice Leader Tom Caraway talks about Master Service Agreements with our good friends at Oklahoma City law firm McAfee & Taft. MSA's are very common and clients frequently ask insurance professionals to review them to ensure they are in compliance with, for example, Insurance and Indemnity clauses. Jodi Cole and Todd Woolery provide valuable insight for INSURICA's Community -- our clients, colleagues and carriers. See Jodi's bio and Todd's bio here: https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/jodi-c-cole/  https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/j-todd-woolery/ 

INSURICA Southwest's Eric Pach has an exciting announcement to make about INSURICA's newest capabilities in the world of captive insurance/risk transfer innovations. But first, we get to know Eric a little bit better, and perhaps most importantly hear how the legendary Wink Ames impacted his life. As we continue to help our clients and prospects become Best In Class businesses...the logical outcome of that effort is to help them reap the rewards of excellence and put some of those premium dollars back in their pockets.