In this episode of The Claim Hunters, your host Chris Tidball speaks with Amy Cooper, CEO of RISE, a professional network for young insurance industry professionals.

Amy shares RISE's remarkable growth to nearly 9,000 members across 12 countries, including their first international event at Lloyd's of London. She discusses stepping into the CEO role full-time and the upcoming 10th Annual RISE Awards and Leadership Summit, featuring keynote speaker Patrick Gallagher. Amy emphasizes RISE's mission to foster relationships and career development, particularly for remote workers, while highlighting key differences between relationship-driven UK insurance practices and modern American business culture.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with Susan Wisbey-Smith, CEO of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), recorded live at the CLM Annual Conference in Orlando.

Susan discusses CLM's mission as a 60,000-member organization spanning defense counsel, claims and risk professionals, corporate members, and service providers. She shares how CLM is working to bridge the growing divide between insurers and outside defense counsel, addressing talent attrition, burdensome billing guidelines, and the cultural shift pushing attorneys toward the plaintiff's side.

Susan previews CLM's upcoming litigation management study, revealing that CEOs are paying closer attention to claims than ever before, and why that shift represents a critical opportunity for the industry.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with Matt Freiman and Eric Ashley, the Director of Large Loss Subrogation and the Litigation Manager at SubroIQ. Matt and Eric discuss their career backgrounds, challenges in subrogation, and innovations like cyber subrogation.

Both preview their upcoming presentations at the NASP conference, covering leadership, joint prosecution agreements, autonomous vehicles, and expert selection. They highlights the importance of early investigation, evidence preservation, and specialized vendor support in maximizing recoveries.

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In this special joint episode, Ashton Kirsch and Chris Tidball—hosts of the Subrogation Support Network and Claims Hunter podcasts—combine their expertise to discuss key challenges and trends in the subrogation and claims industry.

They explore the importance of training, early claim identification, and balancing technology with human expertise. Ashton and Chris share real-world stories, highlight missed recovery opportunities, and emphasize the need for industry collaboration, process improvement, and adapting to emerging issues like autonomous vehicles and litigation funding.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the CEO at ClaimConnectIQ, Jeanette Hernandez. Jeanette discusses her career journey, the creation of ClaimConnectIQ—a platform connecting claims professionals with vetted service providers—and her work with AMA Roundtables, which foster industry collaboration.

She explores talent shortages, the evolving insurer-service provider relationship, and the competitive challenges insurers face against the more collaborative plaintiff bar. Emphasizing the need for greater industry cooperation.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Head of Liability, North America at Gallagher Bassett, Gary Leonard. Gary shares his unconventional path into the claims industry, insights from his private investigation background, and the importance of timely investigations and clear communication.

He covers challenges faced by claims adjusters, the impact of fraud, and the need for better training. Gary offers practical strategies for improving liability claim outcomes, emphasizing early investigation, transparent communication, and prompt resolution.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Partner of Collins + Collins, Howard Franco Jr., Esq. Howard explains the benefits and challenges of repurposing malls, including implications for the insurance industry and community revitalization.

He shares examples of successful projects and emphasizes the need for creative, collaborative approaches to housing shortages, encouraging listeners to consider innovative solutions for sustainable, affordable living.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Managing Partners and Shareholder at Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel, Erin Erickson and Paul Tranel. Erin and Paul highlight recent legal trends, legislative changes, and the impact of new residents on jury verdicts.

They also cover the firm’s national recognition, the advanced pay rule, and the effects of litigation funding.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Claims Consultant of Golden Bear Insurance Company, Alexandra Santo. Alexandra discusses her transition from practicing law to working in insurance, highlighting the variety and flexibility of her current role.

She shares insights into handling general liability, cannabis, and legal malpractice claims, including unique challenges and memorable cases.

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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Director and Sr. Counsel of Markel Group, Phyllis Modlin. Phyllis discusses the intricacies of construction defect litigation, common property damage issues, and the insurance industry's evolving responses.

Phyllis highlights the rise in construction defect claims, the importance of adhering to building codes, and the cyclical nature of insurance exclusions. She also addresses trends in claims frequency and severity, emphasizing the extended statute of limitations for defect claims.

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