Risk Management: Brick by Brick

This time, Jason talks to Christy McHenry, the Director of Risk Management at Suffolk Construction. Christy’s focus for the past ten years has been developing solutions for construction risks. This includes becoming a subject matter expert in areas such as builder’s risk insurance, subcontractor default insurance and contractor controlled insurance programs. Above all, she is very passionate about educating her contractors and assisting them with managing their risk.

In the episode, Christy and Jason discuss how to best handle the relationship with subcontractors, the importance education plays in managing your insurance team, and some useful technology that can be integrated into your insurance processes.

To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.

Episode resources:

• Christy McHenry LinkedIn
• Suffolk Construction Website
• Suffolk Construction LinkedIn

Mentioned in the episode:

• Suffolk Construction Website

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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation. 

Check out the three most downloaded episodes: 

• Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
• Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
• Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich

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This time, Jason talks to Diana Rich, the Director of Risk Management at Foundation Building Materials. Diana is a seasoned risk management professional who has developed and managed insurance programs for several industries. The scope of her responsibilities has included selecting and managing partners for all lines of insurance, negotiating premiums, and collaborating in the design and implementation of risk management information systems.

In the episode, Diana and Jason discuss how ubiquitous risk management is, what constitutes an acceptable risk, and what qualities a risk manager needs.

To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io

Episode resources:

• Diana Rich LinkedIn
• Foundation Building Materials LinkedIn
• Illume Podcast
• Foundation Building Materials 

Mentioned in the episode:

• Foundation Building Materials 

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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation. 

Check out the three most downloaded episodes: 

• Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
• Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
• Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich

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In this episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Matt Meyer joins Jason Reichl to discuss the key elements of a risk management program—from evolving relationships between businesses and brokers to risk mitigation strategies for contractors. 
They answer questions such as: Why is specialization crucial in this era of risk management? What are the most important aspects of a risk management program in 2022? Matt also tells a construction claim horror story and shares some career advice. 
Matt Meyer is Senior Vice President at The Horton Group, an employee benefits and risk advisory firm. In his own words, his mission is to “provide guidance throughout the changing landscape of risks.” Before joining The Horton Group in 2013, Matthew worked as Relationship Manager for U.S. Bank National Association. Previously, he was a Business Banker at the North Shore Bank and the U.S. Bank.

Episode resources:

• Matt Meyer LinkedIn
• The Horton Group LinkedIn 
• The Horton Group

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Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation. 

Check out the three most downloaded episodes: 

• Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
• Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
• Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich

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For the inaugural episode, host Jason Reichl is joined by Seth Hausman, the Managing Director of Kraus-Anderson Risk Innovation at Kraus-Anderson Insurance. With over 25 years of operational and business leadership experience, Seth specializes in construction risk management, insurance and technology. 
On the show, Seth and Jason discuss the importance of managing your risk portfolio, how crucial a role technology plays in risk management in the construction industry, and the power of curiosity. 
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. 
Episode resources:

• Seth Hausmanon LinkedIn
• Kraus Anderson Insurance LinkedIN
• Illume Podcast
• Kraus-Anderson Risk Innovation

Mentioned in the episode:

• Kraus-Anderson Risk Innovation

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Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation. 

Check out the three most downloaded episodes: 

• Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
• Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
• Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich

If you are interested in being a guest on Risk Management: Brick by Brick, please complete this form: fame.so/trs-guest