Welcome to Risk Management: Brick by Brick! Join Jason Reichl on his journey to discover the crucial role technology plays in risk management in the construction sector. Accompanied by industry-leading risk managers, this podcast will deep-dive into the people who are helping to build and maintain the physical world around us.
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We aim to demystify the world of safety, risk management, and insurance by having informative discussions with industry experts. Episodes come in two varieties; one is focused on providing informative content for small businesses. The others are inside baseball episodes where we interview interesting people to discuss insuretech, insurance trends, and emerging technologies.
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The Power of AI in Risk - Healthcare Cybersecurity: From Digital Risk to AI Governance with Ed Gaudet
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27:54In Episode 6 of The Power of AI in Risk, host Jason Reichl welcomes Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, to explore how AI is transforming healthcare cybersecurity—both as a powerful tool and a dangerous threat. With more than 50% of data breaches coming from third parties, Ed breaks down how automation, network effects, and smart governance are…
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How AI is Shaping the Future of Insurance with Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo
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25:00On the latest Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo, an AI-based platform on a mission to empower people by providing clarity around the past, present, and future of property. This episode is one of our highest-performing AI-related conversations—offering valuable insight into…
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The Power of AI in Risk: Transforming Privacy and Risk Management with Paulina Paczala of Crowe
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28:38In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Paulina Paczala, Privacy Manager at Crowe, for Episode 5 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Paulina shares her journey from privacy to leading AI governance efforts balancing innovation with privacy principles. Discover how Crowe leverages AI governance frameworks, vendor risk as…
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AI and Risk: How Highwire is Changing Construction Safety
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34:58In this new, limited series of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Dave Tibbetts, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, for Episode 4 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Dave shares his journey from environmental science to becoming a leader in construction safety, offering insights into how Highwire empowers asset owners and general…
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How IoT is Transforming Construction Risk Management with Alex Fuentes
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23:32In this new, limited series of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Alex Fuentes, EVP of Strategic Growth at BrickEye, for Episode 3 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Alex shares how IoT technology is reshaping risk management in construction. With over 20 years of experience, Alex brings invaluable insights into the role of AI,…
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The Power of AI in Risk: How AI is Transforming Small Business Insurance with David Embry of Mylo
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26:28In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with David Embry, CEO of Mylo, for Episode 2 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ From his early days in finance to leading an Insurtech company, David shares the challenges and opportunities of bringing scalable, tech-driven insurance solutions to underserved markets. Discover how Mylo…
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The Power of AI in Risk: Property Data to AI Insights with Thomas Beattie
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21:59In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Thomas Beattie, co-founder and CEO of Eli Report (Every Little Item) for Episode 1 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk’. He is a recovering investment banker and multi-time startup founder, Thomas shares how a 2018 conversation about the disparity between used car reports and condo …
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Culture-First Risk Management with Brian Fielkow and David Weinstein of Acrisure
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42:07On this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Brian Fielkow, Executive Vice President of Risk Resources, and David Weinstein, Head of Risk in Claims for the Western Region at Acrisure. Together, they explore how organizational culture impacts risk management, the importance of regional expertise in risk assessment, a…
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Adrian Pellen of NFP: Navigating Risk in Construction's Tech Revolution
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24:26Recorded live at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, host Jason Reichl sits down with Adrian Pellen, Managing Director & Co-Leader of NFP's North American Construction & Infrastructure Group. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Adrian leads NFP's construction and infrastructure team across the U.S. and Canada, bringing deep ex…
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Risk Management Specialist: Navigating Construction Risks, Vendor Management & Strategic Mitigation
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25:55In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Haley Weis, Senior Risk Analyst at Weis Builders, a well-established and respected construction company. Haley plays a critical role in assessing and mitigating potential risks associated with the company’s projects, utilizing her analytical skills to effect…
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Real-Time Driving Data: Transforming Insurance with Henry Kowal of Arity
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15:19On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Henry Kowal, Director of Product Management at Arity, a technology company spun out of Allstate in 2016. The conversation, recorded at ITC (InsureTech Connect), explores how Arity is leveraging an unprecedented scale of driving data to revolutionize insurance pric…
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Building Insurance Markets in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges with Hugues Bertin
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12:08On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Hugues Bertin, a French actuary who has spent the last 20 years in Latin America. As the president of the Pan American InsurTech Alliance (AIP), Hugues shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American insurance market. In this episode…
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Transforming Insurance: The Future of Externalized Rating and Underwriting with Laura Doddington of WTW
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10:27On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Laura Doddington from WTW, discussing innovation in insurance technology and data intelligence. In this episode, Jason and Laura explore externalized rating and underwriting, the evolution of data analytics in insurance, and how technology is transforming customer e…
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Risk Management Specialist: Communicating to Mitigate Risk, Embracing Centralized Data & Effective Vendor Engagement
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26:53In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marco Romero, Risk Management & Claims Specialist at Harkins Builders, a leading construction management and general contracting firm. Prior to joining Harkins, Marco spent nearly a decade working in Risk Consultancy at Simmerer Insurance. With such a strong…
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Building a Safety Culture: Lessons from Aviation for Risk Management with James Benham
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32:29On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by James Benham, founder of JBKnowledge and experienced pilot, who shares insights on innovation in insurance technology, aviation safety practices, and the importance of education in risk management. In this episode, Jason and James explore how AI and automation are t…
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VP of Partnerships & Strategy: Embracing Technology, Elevating Customer Value & Strategic Partnerships in Risk Management
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16:49In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl has a guest, Sharon Fox, who is an expert in insurance. Sharon holds the position of Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy at TrustLayer, where she plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success. She focuses on creating programs that aid channel, st…
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Transforming Construction Using Virtual Design and BIM with Paul Hedgepath of M. J. Harris Construction Services
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27:07On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction at M. J. Harris Construction Services. In this episode, Jason and Paul explore virtual construction and building information modeling (BIM), as well as AI, advice for newcomers, and lean construction principles. To fi…
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Head of Risk: Integrating Technology with Risk Management, Be Comfortable Taking Risks & A Powerful Personal Journey
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22:18In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by risk management expert, Joanna Dimitrion. Joanna is the Head of Risk at Lend Lease in the Americas Region. There she leads the development and implementation of risk management strategies, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effective…
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Exploring The ITC Conference with Nicole Peck and Bill Harris
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32:27On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Nicole Peck, President of ITC at Clarion Events and Bill Harris, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at ITC. InsureTech Connect or ITC is the world's largest annual gathering of insurance innovation, while Clarion Events have a portfolio of events and media brands…
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Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Risk Management with Jacquie Parker of The PENTA Building Group
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24:39On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Jacquie Parker, Director of Risk Management at The PENTA Building Group, a relationship-focused general contractor. In this episode, Jason and Jacquie explore the intersection of cybersecurity and risk management, highlighting the importance of proactive cyber risk …
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Risk Management Expert: Enhancing COI Reviews, Addressing Risk in Inexperience & Modernizing Insurance Practices
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24:18In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, host Jason is joined by Anne Grubish, a Risk Manager at Kraus-Anderson. With over 12 years of experience at Kraus-Anderson and 30 in the field, Anne has a deep understanding of risk management strategies and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of effective ris…
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Director of TrustLayer+: Defining Risk Appetite, Trends in Risk Management & The Impact of Technology in Insurance
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19:20In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Jason is joined by our very own Steven Wright, Director of TrustLayer, a collaborative risk management platform that helps reduce friction between businesses! He is also the Men’s President of Pasadena Rugby Football Club, and was previously a Senior Account Manager at Lockton Compan…
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VP of Operations & Innovation: Navigating Change, Technology's Impact on Insurance & The Innovation Process
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19:24In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Jason speaks with Katherine Minami, VP of Operations and Innovation at NFP. Katherine is highly regarded for her expertise in the insurance industry and is a sought-after speaker on all things innovation and operations. She is passionate about process-driven solutions, operational ef…
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Risk and Insurance Manager: Changing the Risk Narrative, Psychology of Disasters & Intelligent Risk Taking
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21:22In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl has a conversation with Cory Mangum, Risk & Insurance Manager at Primoris Services. They discuss the importance of risk management as Cory shares his career journey from the beginning to where he is now. Topics covered include the overall impact of risk management on the…
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Digital Transformation Expert: Personalizing Insurance Sales, Overcoming Organizational Inertia & Thriving in Change-Driven Careers
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24:47In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Mark Rieder joins Jason Reichl to discuss the importance of personalizing insurance sales processes and how to be successful in a career that leads organizations to digital transformations. He also talks about tactics to combat the inertia of an organization or industry, and methodol…
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Subcontractor Expert: How to Work with Subcontractors, How to Educated Your Insurance Team & What Technology to Integrate into Your Insurance Process
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33:35In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, join Jason Reichl our host and Christy McHenry, Director of Risk Management at Suffolk Construction, as they discuss Christy's journey and the importance of risk management in construction. They highlight the challenges of working with subcontractors, the importance of communication …
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Risk Management Director: Risk Management is Everywhere, What is Acceptable Risk & What Qualities a Risk Manager Needs
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24:54In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Jason talks to Diana Rich, 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 includes selecting and managing partner…
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Empathy, Diligence, and Understanding for Risk Managers with Atlanta Housing’s Melissa Hollingsworth
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22:11On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Melissa Hollingsworth, Enterprise Risk Manager at Atlanta Housing. In this episode, Jason and Melissa explore how to promote diversity in the industry, the profit potential of captives, and how to form strong relationships with third parties. To find out how TrustLa…
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Construction Practice Leader: Focus on Specialization, Does Working in Risk Management Affect Your Mentality?
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26:37In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Matt Meyer joins Jason Reichl to discuss the key elements of a risk management program - from the relationship between businesses and brokers to risk mitigation strategies for contractors. They answer questions such as: Why is specialization so important in this era of risk managemen…
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Get Out of Your Office with Laura Hatton, Risk Manager at Burnham Holdings
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13:28On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to Laura Hatton, Risk Manager at Burnham Holdings. In this episode, Jason and Laura explore the complexities and challenges of managing risk in manufacturing, as well as the importance of strong partnerships and communication between risk managers a…
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Risk Innovation Expert: Managing your Risk Portfolio, The Role of Technology in Construction & The Power of Curiosity
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19:02In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl speaks with 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 s…
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Making Risk Programs Tech Savvy with Lyndsey Christofer of Chubb
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16:45On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is at RISKWORLD 2024 speaking to Lyndsey Christofer, Executive Vice President in Construction and Real Estate & Hospitality (REH) Industry Practice at Chubb. In this episode, Jason and Lyndsey explore the impact of evolving technology on risk management, including how it has aff…
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Risk Managers Don’t Know Everything with David Williams of LA Clippers
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11:18On 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 re…
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Leveraging Data Analytics for Risk Management in Insurance with Alexandra Littlejohn
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12:07On 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 t…
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A New World of Risk Management with Rob McDonough of Marsh USA
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19:00On 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 adaptin…
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The Importance of Third-Party Risk Management with Brad Hibbert of Prevalent Inc.
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15:48On 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 continuo…
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Safety Versus Risk Management with Daniel Ruiz of SC Builders
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21:12On 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 thin…
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Telematics, Safety, and Fleet Management with Andrew Chermark of Ensure Analytics
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42:13Today, we are talking with Andrew Chermark of Ensure Analytics, a company that specializes in Telematics. Ensure Analytics is a data science analytical and loss control company. It’s an end-to-end, technology-driven service geared toward insurance carriers, brokers, and auto policyholders for collaboration to help lower costs, reduce liabilities, a…
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AI’s Role in Combating the Aging Workforce with Allister Yu of Rhoads Online Institute
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16:09On 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 h…
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Proactive Risk Management and the Benefits of Technology in Construction with Matt Aston, President at GPRS
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18:10On 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 expl…
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Flipping the Insurance Script with Tanner Hackett of Counterpart
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18:51On 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 sma…
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Navigating Risks in Sports and Entertainment with Rich Lenkov, founder and CEO at SERMA
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19:42On 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, genera…
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How to Predict Risk with Computer Vision with Jeff Goldsmith, VP of Marketing at CompScience
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15:50In the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, it’s the last day of InsureTech Connect 2023, but Jason Reichl still has time to chat with one more of the leading figures in the Risk Management world. This time, he’s with Jeff Goldsmith, VP of Marketing at CompScience, an organization named number one InsurTech startup by Sønr and ITC. By…
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Getting Data into Insurance and Using it Right with Max Drucker, Co-Founder and CEO of {Carpe Data
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19:58In the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl takes a trip to InsureTech Connect 2023 to chat with some of the best in the Risk Management world. This time, he chats with Max Drucker, CEO and Co-Founder of {Carpe Data, an organization that provides next generation predictive scoring and data products to P&C and life insuran…
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Embracing Technology in Insurance with Tim Hardcastle, CEO and Co-Founder of Instanda
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34:41In the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl takes a trip to InsureTech Connect 2023 to chat with some of the best in the Risk Management world. This time, he chats with Tim Hardcastle, CEO and Co-Founder of Instanda, a SaaS company delivering unprecedented flexibility to designing, distributing, and managing any type of i…
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Futurism in Insurance with Mark Breading, Senior Partner in Consulting at ReSource Pro
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22:04In the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl takes a trip to InsureTech Connect 2023 to chat with some of the best in the Risk Management world. This time, he chats with Mark Breading, Senior Partner in Consulting at ReSource Pro, an insurance-focused business solutions company that integrates people, processes, technology…
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Why Risks Managers Need to Get Out Into the Field with Holly LeClair of ReArch Company
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10:50On this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl joins us from Procore Groundbreak 2023 where he chats to Holly LeClair, Director of Health, Safety, and Risk Management at ReArch Company, an organization specializing in maximizing the value of a project during the early design phases. In this episode, Jason and Holly get into the ev…
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Cyber Security: A Leadership Issue with Kevin Soohoo of Egnyte
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11:48On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl heads to Procore Groundbreak 2023 in Chicago once again to chat to Kevin Soohoo, an expert of innovation, data governance, and security in the construction industry. As the Senior Director of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) function of Egnyte, Kevin is clue…
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Understanding and Managing Contracts with Josh Levy of Document Crunch
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27:35On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Josh Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Document Crunch, a contract intelligence platform for the construction industry. Josh has a strong leadership background with expertise in construction law, co-founding Document Crunch to bring his expertise to the field. In this epi…
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