PLUS Podcast

In this episode, Michelle Klein of Berkley Professional Liability sits down with Robert Crocitto of ARC Excess and Surplus, a CRC Group Company, to discuss his 38-year career in the professional liability industry. They discuss leadership, mentorship, and the impact of AI on a business built on relationships. Robert shares career setbacks, advice for industry professionals, and what it takes to build and lead a great team.

How do you insure and defend a risk no one can measure? As ambient AI scribes spread across healthcare, lawsuits are emerging, insurers are rewriting coverage with new AI exclusions, and entirely new insurance products are entering the market. This episode explores where liability is shifting, what data underwriters and attorneys need to evaluate these risks, and why AI exposure is becoming one of the industry's most urgent challenges.

Defense costs in securities litigation and other matters are skyrocketing.  This affects both the D&O policy’s cost and the ultimate availability of its limit of liability to settle cases on behalf of individuals and entities.  In this episode, Justin Kudler, Senior Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC – a CRC Group Company and Doug Greene, who leads BakerHostetler’s firmwide Securities and Governance Litigation team, discuss several factors encouraging increasing defense costs, as well as potential solutions.

Icons & Innovators is a podcast series spotlighting influential leaders and forward-thinking changemakers in the professional liability industry. Each episode features conversations with established icons and emerging innovators who are shaping the future of the field through groundbreaking technologies, evolving trends, and transformative products. Brought to you by Future PLUS, this series is designed for a wide industry audience—offering insights, inspiration, and fresh perspectives for anyone interested in where professional liability is headed next.

In episode three, Chris Cipriano of Travelers interviews featured guest, Chris Williams of Travelers, to learn more about his career journey, his outlook on industry trends and emerging issues, and his passion for insurance.

Law Firm Cyber Attacks & the New Financial Sector Regulatory Landscape 

Law firms are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated cyber attacks. When a breach occurs, firms must navigate a host of critical issues with both their clients and governmental regulators, often under intense time pressure and public scrutiny. At the same time, the financial sector is undergoing a major regulatory shift with the SEC’s Amended Regulation S P, now in effect as of last December. These amendments require broker-dealers and registered investment advisers to adopt written incident response plans, strengthen oversight of service providers, and enhance breach notification procedures. This podcast will examine how both developments are creating new challenges and exposures for law firms and financial institutions, with insights into what professionals across the liability spectrum need to understand in this evolving landscape. 

Expanding D&O Knowledge: The Experts’ DOmain is a podcast series featuring unique conversations with leaders and expert thinkers on business issues that intersect with D&O insurance. Each episode explores a focused topic offering fresh perspectives on risk, coverage, and claims. Designed for everyone who touches D&O insurance — from underwriters and claims professionals to directors, brokers, and lawyers — this podcast delivers insights that matter across the field. Whether new to D&O or highly experienced, listeners will be exposed to novel ideas and perspectives that deepen their understanding of the complex D&O landscape.

In this premiere episode, host Justin Kudler, Senior Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at Arc Excess and Surplus, LLC, is joined by Jeff Kichaven, Principal Mediator at Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation, for an in-depth discussion about D&O mediation. Together, they examine the processes, strategies, and decision-making dynamics that shape the resolution of complex claims, offering listeners valuable insight into how D&O disputes are negotiated and ultimately settled. 

The Ins and Outs of A Successful Employment Mediation

In the newest episode of the Employment Law Counselor Podcast titled “The Ins and Outs of A Successful Employment Mediation,” hosts Victoria Fuller and Laura Corvo are joined by Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.), a seasoned mediator and arbitrator and April Quire, a Senior Claims Examiner with Arch Insurance who has participated in countless mediations.

This podcast shares real-world insights and provides both the mediator’s and insurer’s view of how to successfully mediate employment claims, along with practical strategies that go beyond the usual negotiation playbook. You will also hear how confidentiality and mediator proposals can help move even the toughest cases toward resolution.

Majority Group Discrimination and Essential Insights for Every Employer 

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast in collaboration with PLUS, is hosted by Victoria Fuller, Partner, and Laura Corvo, Counsel,  and features guest James Baffa, Assistant Vice President – Claims at Berkley Select. Together, they discuss the risks created by the changing legal landscape around majority‑group discrimination claims. The conversation explores recent Supreme Court case decisions, the EEOC’s shift in enforcement priorities, and offers tips for employers to minimize their legal risk.

Icons & Innovators is a podcast series spotlighting influential leaders and forward-thinking changemakers in the professional liability industry. Each episode features conversations with established icons and emerging innovators who are shaping the future of the field through groundbreaking technologies, evolving trends, and transformative products. Brought to you by Future PLUS, this series is designed for a wide industry audience—offering insights, inspiration, and fresh perspectives for anyone interested in where professional liability is headed next.

In episode two, Jessica Centeno of Kroll interviews featured guest, Nadia Hoyte of USI Insurance Services, to learn more about her journey in the industry, her outlook on trends and emerging issues, and her passion for insurance.

Join host Alice Budge and guest Tilly Milnes as they demystify the unique world of Lloyd’s of London, exploring why businesses choose to bring their insurance needs to this iconic market. Discover the seven pillars that set Lloyd’s apart, from its global reach and collaborative structure to its creative, bespoke solutions for clients. Dive into fascinating real-life examples, the intricacies of claims handling, and the importance of strong leadership within the Lloyd’s ecosystem. Whether you’re an industry insider or just curious, this episode offers valuable insights and engaging stories from the heart of London’s insurance market.