Risk & Reward Podcast Series

By The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research

What's Risk & Reward Podcast Series about?

The Risk & Reward Podcast Series seeks to inform students and young professionals of the many different career paths that the insurance industry has to offer. Listen to interviews with trailblazing insurance professionals to learn about how the industry has impacted their lives.

This series is supported by Butler University and produced by the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance.

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Risk & Reward Podcast Series episodes:

02.18.2022
Women In Insurance
Do you want to enter the RMI Industry? Download a FREE Learning Path and we will guide you to a thriving new career. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a...
01.14.2022
Advancing Health, Wealth and Careers- How Employee Benefits Shape Culture
Andrew Rosenberg Andrew is the Office Business Leader of Mercer’s Health business in Indianapolis and Cincinnati with responsibility for client services and management of the consulting team. He actively leads client relationships and assists in the development of clients’ long-term...
12.17.2021
From Engineering to Underwriting with Stefan Mathijssen
Stefan Mathijssen is the Vice President, Engineering Property & Engineering Underwriter at Munich Re. Having trained as an engineer Stefan specialized in semiconductors for solar energy before transitioning into the insurance industry. In 2013 he took a job in the engineering...
11.12.2021
A Peek into the Courtroom with Pat Eckler
Pat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and applies his wide range of skills to aid in resolving disputes. Pat handles a variety of civil disputes in state and federal courts...
10.29.2021
Re-Branding Careers in the Insurance Industry with Patrick Gallagher Jr.
Patrick Gallagher Jr. As chairman of Gallagher’s Canadian and Caribbean brokerage operations and CEO of its Latin American operations, Patrick is charged with building and executing strategies for growth and innovation in these rapidly expanding markets. Patrick works with the...
10.15.2021
Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts
Tim Fletcher is the Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re. Based in Atlanta, Tim identifies and communicates emerging issues and exposures to Gen Re clients and internal colleagues. In this role, Tim serves as a strategic thought partner with clients...
09.24.2021
Mike Roy: Dark Matter InsurTech
Mike Roy is an experienced automation and operations expert in the E&S; industry. As CIO for three of the largest E&S; platforms in the U.S., Mike’s visionary leadership has yielded significant results for his employers and the broader non-admitted marketplace.Mike’s...
09.10.2021
Rob Galbraith: ”The Most Interesting Man in Insurance”
Rob Galbraith has been called “the patron saint of insurtech”, “a global insurtech thought leader”, “a wonderful motivation”, “an inspiration”, “a mentor to many in the insurance industry”, “the prophet” and “the most interesting man in insurance”. He is the author...
08.27.2021
Understanding the Price Sensitive Insured
Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a national, tech-enabled independent insurance agency helping small businesses put their insurance on autopilot. Ryan is also the creator of The Ryan Hanley Show, the insurance industry's most popular podcast. Ryan has...
08.13.2021
When Paths Collide: The Story of DEI at Butler University & Beyond
We want to hear from our listeners! Take a moment to fill out this survey! Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants...
07.30.2021
Not Disruption, but Modernization: The Story of Hippo Insurance
Richard L. McCathron, CPCU, CIC, brings more than 25 years of P&C; experience to his role as President of Hippo. Rick joined the company in 2017 to establish Hippo's insurance operations team and bring Hippo’s smart, simple and proactive home...
07.16.2021
A Candid Conversation with Meg Mckeen
About Our Guest: Meg Mckeen– A believer that there is a story within every story, Meg's career journey took a sharp left turn in 2017 when she exchanged a corporate j-o-b for a year of self-discovery. The following year, she...
07.01.2021
Learning the Role of the “Trusted Advisor”
Establishing credibility when entering a new job is difficult. This is especially true for insurance producers. It is hard to walk into an insured office and tell them to trust you without having a proven track record. Our guests from...
06.18.2021
Finding Your Link in the Chain
Wayne A. Bates joined the industry in 1988 when he went to work with a Lloyd’s syndicate where he had an entry-level underwriting Role that focused on US Property & Casualty business. In 1994 he took a more advanced...
06.04.2021
Connecting the Dots of the Insurance Industry: Past, Present, and Future
Listen in as host Darren Bloomfield has a conversation with an industry veteran. Paul G. Smith takes a trip down memory lane and covers topics ranging from advancements in technology to the countless opportunities our industry has to offer. After...
05.24.2021
Help Wanted: Creative Insurance Marketers Needed
Trcia Hudspeth: Tricia Hudspeth, Senior Advertising & Marketing Coordinator at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance (IFBI), is a creative, empathetic problem solver. Since joining IFBI, she has facilitated many marketing projects and events, including the Horsepower promotion with the Colts in...
05.07.2021
Supporting Those Who Save: An Interview with MedPro Group CEO
About Our Guest: Tim Kenesey Timothy J. Kenesey has spent a significant part of his career helping businesses define their strategy, improve their market position, and grow profitably. Since early 2001, Tim has been the President & CEO of MedPro...
04.23.2021
Brad Robinson on Being the NCAA’s “Insurance Guy”
Brad Robinson is the Associate Director of Insurance & Financial Risk Management for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and tasked with management of the Association’s various insurance programs. Prior to joining the NCAA in early 2016, he spent six...
04.09.2021
Generations of Innovations: An Interview with Mike Hylant & Andrew “Bubba” Berenzweig
In the episode, Mike & Bubba explain the honesty, transparency, respect, & dedication Hylant perpetuates to its employees & clients alike. Through these strong values, the organization continues to innovate as it grows & bring best practices to its clients....
03.26.2021
Waffles, Workers’ Compensation & Wonderful People
This episode’s sponsor, empowering the next generation of insurance professionals, is Hylant. Listen in to hear more about Hylant’s values, history, and opportunities. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical...
03.12.2021
Evolve MGA: The Cyber Success of Two Brothers
Michael Costello is the Co-Founder of Evolve MGA , a cyber specialist commercial insurance market. Entering the insurance industry as the 4th generation in the Costello family, Michael worked at the family retail insurance agency, Costello & Sons, with account managers in...
03.01.2021
Getting It Right: Leadership, Technology, & Culture with Said Taiym
In the first episode of 2021, Claire Richardson is joined by U.S. Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Companies, Said Taiym. Said’s passion shows through his 20 years of experience working in Risk Management, Information Technology, & Insurance. During this episode,...
12.02.2020
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How Will You Contribute?
On this episode, these amazing thought leaders bring together their expertise and discuss disparities in American society, the need for collective action leading to change, and how to actively empower underrepresented groups inside and outside of the workplace. Also discussed...
11.13.2020
Chad Trainor & Mark Maucere: Limousines, Racecars, and Airplanes Need Insurance Too
CRC Insurance Services, Inc. Chad Trainor Mark Maucere Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
10.30.2020
THB Group: A Lloyd’s of London Special
Roddy Graham Dan Heywood Matt Jarrett THB Group Ltd. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and...
10.16.2020
Jason Ott, CAPI: The Mailroom to Private Risk Presidency
Aon Private Risk Management Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
10.02.2020
From English to Actuarial Science: The Professional Journey of Karen DeToro
Join us as Claire interviews Karen DeToro, Chief Actuary & Chief Risk Officer at CNO Financial. After Karen graduated from Butler University, she fell into the insurance industry. Listen as she provides key insights on the value of leadership and...
09.18.2020
Make Your Own Captive Insurance with Anne Marie & Dan Towle
Tune in to learn about captives in today’s market, student opportunities, mentorship, and why you “don’t need to be in a leadership role to be a leader.” Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education...
09.04.2020
Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson
Tune in to Risk & Reward as we recognize her valuable outlook on mentorship and get advice on how she transcended from a manager to a great leader. We will also learn how collaborating with industry leaders shaped Roxsann’s technique...
09.03.2020
Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson
Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson
08.20.2020
How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold
How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our...

What's Risk & Reward Podcast Series about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Risk & Reward Podcast Series episodes:

Women In Insurance

Advancing Health, Wealth and Careers- How Employee Benefits Shape Culture

From Engineering to Underwriting with Stefan Mathijssen

A Peek into the Courtroom with Pat Eckler

Re-Branding Careers in the Insurance Industry with Patrick Gallagher Jr.

Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts

Mike Roy: Dark Matter InsurTech

Rob Galbraith: ”The Most Interesting Man in Insurance”

Understanding the Price Sensitive Insured

When Paths Collide: The Story of DEI at Butler University & Beyond

Not Disruption, but Modernization: The Story of Hippo Insurance

A Candid Conversation with Meg Mckeen

Learning the Role of the “Trusted Advisor”

Finding Your Link in the Chain

Connecting the Dots of the Insurance Industry: Past, Present, and Future

Help Wanted: Creative Insurance Marketers Needed

Supporting Those Who Save: An Interview with MedPro Group CEO

Brad Robinson on Being the NCAA’s “Insurance Guy”

Generations of Innovations: An Interview with Mike Hylant & Andrew “Bubba” Berenzweig

Waffles, Workers’ Compensation & Wonderful People

Evolve MGA: The Cyber Success of Two Brothers

Getting It Right: Leadership, Technology, & Culture with Said Taiym

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How Will You Contribute?

Chad Trainor & Mark Maucere: Limousines, Racecars, and Airplanes Need Insurance Too

THB Group: A Lloyd’s of London Special

Jason Ott, CAPI: The Mailroom to Private Risk Presidency

From English to Actuarial Science: The Professional Journey of Karen DeToro

Make Your Own Captive Insurance with Anne Marie & Dan Towle

Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson

Leadership, Mentorship, and Teamwork: The Philosophy of Roxsann Wilson

How a $450 Scholarship Built 50 Years of Success: An Interview with Dr. William T. Hold