Risk Management: Brick by Brick

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to David Williams, Risk Management Director for the LA Clippers.

In this episode, Jason and David explore the ins and outs of running a risk program for an NBA team. Discover how it compares to other areas of insurance, the importance of building relationships with stakeholders and experts, and David’s advice for beginner risk managers.

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:16 - David’s Background
• 02:11 - Getting People Engaged with Risk Programs
• 03:46 - Scaling the LA Clippers Risk Program
• 04:44 - Relationships with Brokers
• 05:42 - Ensuring Vendor Compliance
• 07:16 - Consolidating the Clippers’ Programs
• 08:11 - Rapid Fire Round
• 09:14 - Advice for New Risk Managers
• 10:29 - Guidelines Versus Procedures
• 10:52 - Outro

Episode resources:

• David’s LinkedIn
• LA Clippers
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to Alexandra Littlejohn, the Managing Director of EVP at Alliant Insurance Services, one of the largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the United States.

In this episode, Jason and Alexandra explore leveraging data to provide innovative insurance solutions. Listen in as they explore how data collection and analysis have become crucial in the industry, the role of artificial intelligence, the expanding responsibilities of risk managers, and the need for education and consultation in emerging areas like cybersecurity.

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 01:48 - Alexandra’s Journey Into Insurance 
• 03:19 - Alliant Insurance Services’ Data Strategy 
• 05:14 - The Role of Generative AI 
• 08:18 - Educating Clients in Risk 
• 09:49 - Where Will the Industry Be a Year from Now?
• 10:54 - The Risky or Too Risky Game
• 11:39 - Advice for Those Entering the Industry 
• 13:58 - Outro 

Episode resources:

• Alexandra’s LinkedIn
• Alliant Insurance Services
• TrustLayer

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to Rob McDonough, Managing Director of Marsh USA, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management.

In this episode, Jason and Rob explore the evolving nature of construction insurance. Listen in as they explore how risk managers are adapting to the new world of risk, forecast the trends of the next two years, and highlight the importance of curiosity for aspiring risk managers. 

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:50 - Rob’s Journey into Insurance
• 01:37 - Construction’s Eight-Year Journey
• 03:01 - Helping Organizations Develop their Risk Appetite
• 04:23 - Adapting to the New World of Risk
• 06:33- Construction in America vs. Globally
• 09:13 - Innovative Ways of Using Data
• 11:29 - Is Construction Moving Away from Subcontractors?
• 13:41 - A Two-Year Risk Forecast
• 15:35 - The Risky or Too Risky Game
• 16:45 - Useful Technology
• 17:34 - The Importance of Curiosity
• 18:38 - Outro

Episode resources:

• Rob’s LinkedIn
• Marsh USA
• TrustLayer

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Brad Hibbert, the COO and CSO at Prevalent Inc., a company that provides third-party vendor risk management solutions to eliminate security and compliance exposures. 

In this episode, Jason and Brad explore prioritization, automation, ongoing monitoring, and continuous improvement in managing risks, and discuss the incorporation of AI into risk management programs. 

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights: 

• 00:00 - Intro 
• 02:04 - Biggest Risks to Businesses in 2024 
• 07:35 - New Technologies and Methods to Mitigate Risk 
• 10:16 - The “Bottom Up” Approach to Risk Management 
• 15:01 - The Importance of Velocity When Closing Down Risk
• 16:33 - Quick-Fire Risk Assessments 
• 18:18 - Outro 

Episode resources:

• Brad’s LinkedIn
• Prevalent Inc.
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Daniel Ruiz, the Director of Risk Management at SC Builders, a mid-sized commercial general contractor.

In this episode, Jason and Daniel explore risk management and safety in construction. They examine whether risk management and safety work is really the same thing, how to balance safety and project timelines, and consider the importance of managing subcontractors from a safety perspective.

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:17 - Pivoting from Construction to Risk Management
• 02:51 - Hazards to Health and Safety in Construction
• 04:43 - Balancing Safety and Project Timelines
• 06:37 - Are Safety and Risk Management the Same?
• 08:39 - Safety and Subcontractors
• 12:25 - Moving to a Technology Landscape
• 14:00 - Qualities of a Good Leader in Construction
• 17:51 - Evolving Attitudes to Risk
• 19:15 - Importance of Observation
• 20:50 - Outro

Episode resources:

• Daniel’s LinkedIn
• SC Builders
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by our first return guest, Allister Yu, the Senior Vice President of Operations at Rhoads Online Institute, a technology transformation company providing automated compliance systems and services for the insurance industry.

In this episode, Jason and Allister explore how businesses are implementing new technologies today for analysis and growth, how AI and technology can be leveraged to combat the challenges of the aging workforce, and how insurance companies can stay on top of ethical considerations when introducing new technology.

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

Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:25 - How Technology is Currently Shaping Insurance
• 04:07 - Real Life Use Cases of Technology
• 07:10 - Using AI for Underwriting Claims
• 08:55 - Why is Now the Time for Technology Use?
• 11:30 - Using AI Ethically
• 14:31 - Where to Find Allister
• 15:20 - Outro

Episode resources:

• Allister’s LinkedIn
• Rhoads Online Institute
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Matt Aston, President at GPRS, the nation's largest company specializing in the detection of underground utilities. 

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss the role of technology in the construction industry and the importance of proactive risk management. Matt explains how GPRS's ground penetrating radar services help construction companies identify underground utilities before excavation, minimizing the risk of damage. 

They also touch on services like video pipe inspection and the litigation aspect of utility damage. Matt highlights the shift towards a more proactive mindset in the industry and the future integration of AI and augmented reality.  

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

Episode Highlights: 

• 01:03 - Matt’s background
• 02:36 - Managing risk at GPRS
• 05:06 - Minimizing litigation risk in construction
• 10:27 - The role of AI in construction and risk management
• 12:44 - Adoption of technology in proactive risk management
• 16:00 - Hiring talent in technology and construction

Episode resources:

• Matt Aston on LinkedIn
• GPRS on LinkedIn
• TrustLayer

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo, an AI-based platform that is on a mission to empower people by providing clarity around the past, present, and future of property.

In this episode, Jason and Marty explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming the future of insurance, the power of AI and deep learning in revolutionizing risk assessment, as well as Arturo's vision for the insurance industry.

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

• Marty’s LinkedIn
• Arturo
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Tanner Hackett, CEO of Counterpart, a management liability insurance provider supporting small businesses in their insurance needs.

In this episode, Jason and Tanner break down how Counterpart provides tailored management and professional liability insurance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), especially in the current volatile state of the economy, as well as what their recent small business insights report has discovered about SMBs’ approaches to risk management and new technologies.

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

Episode resources:

• Tanner’s LinkedIn
• Counterpart
• TrustLayer
  
  

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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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On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Rich Lenkov, founder and CEO of the Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA). SERMA is the first risk management association devoted entirely to the sports and entertainment industries. It is an organization of risk managers, claims managers, general counsels, outside counsel and other associated professionals who work in the sports and entertainment field. 
In this episode, Jason and Rich delve into the world of risk management, claims management, litigation, and insurance issues in the sports and entertainment industry. Discover how SERMA provides a community for professionals to share ideas, best practices, and networking opportunities. Gain insights into the evolving concept of risk management and the challenges faced by risk managers in the face of complex risks within sports and entertainment.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. 

Episode resources:

• Rich’s LinkedIn
• SERMA
• TrustLayer

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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