PLUS Podcast

The PLUS Midwest Chapter came together with an excellent panel of speakers to discuss the peaks and pits of artificial intelligence in the professional liability industry. Bronson Smith moderates Kirsten Charlton, Rich Gatz, and Chris Hedenberg in their conversation about how AI might affect the professional liability industry, what benefits it may bring, and what insurers and brokers should watch out for as this technology becomes more widely available.

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The fourth episode of "Deal with Me" is here! In this podcast series, Matt Simpson and Dan Auslander provide insights—both personally and professionally—into the people that lead the Transaction Insurance industry, and increase the understanding of the Transaction Insurance marketplace, products, and trends. Their guest for this episode are Mary Duffy, head of AIG's global Mergers and Acquisitions Group.

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The professional liability insurance industry is full of accomplished emerging and senior leaders.  Join PLUS CEO Robbie Thompson as he chats with these PL thought-leaders about business line trends, market conditions and what it takes to be successful in the industry.  If you’re looking to learn from some of the industry’s greatest, take a listen to this PLUS podcast.

Steve Prymas is Chief Insurance Officer at Embroker. Steve Prymas brings over 20 years of experience to the company, having served as Vice President, Specialty Lines Manager, and most recently, Global Chief Underwriting Officer of Cyber for Gen Re. Previously he served at The Hartford for 17 years, with increasing responsibility ultimately culminating in his position as Vice President, Head of Hartford Financial Products. During his tenure at The Hartford, Steve was responsible for strategic direction, underwriting staff, and P&L of The Hartford’s management & professional liability business. He also chaired The Hartford’s enterprise-wide Cyber Working Group.

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The professional liability insurance industry is full of accomplished emerging and senior leaders.  Join PLUS CEO Robbie Thompson as he chats with these PL thought-leaders about business line trends, market conditions and what it takes to be successful in the industry.  If you’re looking to learn from some of the industry’s greatest, take a listen to this PLUS podcast.

Kevin Smith is the President and COO of CNA Specialty. Kevin is responsible for CNA's Specialty business which includes professional and management liability, financial institutions, healthcare and other specialized property and casualty insurance products and services, as well as the Company's surety, warranty and service contract business. Prior to joining CNA Kevin spent 19 years with Chubb Executive Vice President - North American Field Strategic Development Officer. Kevin has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a MBA from the University of San Francisco.

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Matt Simpson and Dan Auslander are here with their third episode of “Deal with Me,” a series of podcasts designed to provide insights—both personally and professionally—into the people that lead the Transaction Insurance industry, and increase the understanding of the Transaction Insurance marketplace, products, and trends. Their guests for this episode are Nancy Adams and Carl Metzger.

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 What exactly is it that makes the London market great? And how can we ensure the longevity and sustainability of this value proposition? Join Max Carter, Zina Saeed, Matthew Jenkins, and Eric Fowler as they discuss these questions and more in this podcast episode. 

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 Megan Brown joins Kevin LaCroix and Rob Yellen for their second podcast episode on the New Administration and D&O Risks. Join them for a discussion on what's going on in Washington and changes in the new Biden administration. 

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 Lucy Macdonald moderates a discussion with Laurence Fletcher, Simon Johnston, and James Wickes on the impact of the recent Gamestop phenomenon on the hedge fund industry, professional liability insurance policies, and underwriting claims and considerations issues already arising. 

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The professional liability insurance industry is full of accomplished emerging and senior leaders.  Join PLUS CEO Robbie Thompson as he chats with these PL thought-leaders about business line trends, market conditions and what it takes to be successful in the industry.  If you’re looking to learn from some of the industry’s greatest, take a listen to this PLUS podcast.

Allison Barrett is Head of North American Financial Lines for AIG. Allison joined AIG in 2019, coming to AIG from Willis where she served as Managing Director and Global Head of the company’s financial institutions business within the financial, executive and professional risk specialty group. Previously, Ms. Barrett was Vice President in Marsh’s US Financial and Professional Liability Practice. Ms. Barrett began her career as a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill. She holds a B.A. from Trinity College and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. 

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Now that vaccines are slowly beginning to roll out, and at least some landlords in major metropolitan areas are predicting a more ramped-up return to work in June or July, COVID related EPLI claims are a rising concern for employers. Elan Kandel of Bailey Cavalieri LLC, Tanner Hackett of Yourcounterpart, Michelle Gordon of Markel, Jaime LaPlante of Bailey Cavalieri LLC, and Tom Sheridan of Mitsui discuss sources of potential EPLI claims, trends with EPLI claims, return to work issues, vaccine related issues and accommodations, and more in this podcast.