
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2024 • 17min
Making Risk Programs Tech Savvy with Lyndsey Christofer of Chubb
Lyndsey Christofer of Chubb discusses the impact of technology on risk management, challenges faced by underwriters, and making risk programs tech-savvy. They also explore the effects of the pandemic on real estate and hospitality industries, emphasizing the importance of aligning risk programs at every level.

Jun 19, 2024 • 11min
Risk Managers Don’t Know Everything with David Williams of LA Clippers
David Williams, Risk Management Director for the LA Clippers, discusses running a risk program for an NBA team, building relationships with stakeholders and experts, scaling risk programs, ensuring vendor compliance, and gives advice for beginner risk managers. Hosted by Jason Reichl, they explore the ins and outs of risk management in the sports industry.

Jun 5, 2024 • 12min
Leveraging Data Analytics for Risk Management in Insurance with Alexandra Littlejohn
Alexandra Littlejohn, Managing Director of EVP at Alliant Insurance Services, discusses leveraging data analytics in insurance. Topics include the importance of data collection, artificial intelligence in risk management, educating clients in risk, industry trends, and assessing risk tolerance through a fun game. Listen to learn how data is reshaping the insurance industry.

May 22, 2024 • 19min
A New World of Risk Management with Rob McDonough of Marsh USA
Rob McDonough, Managing Director of Marsh USA, discusses the evolving nature of construction insurance, trends in risk management, innovative data utilization, importance of curiosity for aspiring risk managers, and the transition to digital books in the industry.

Apr 26, 2024 • 16min
The Importance of Third-Party Risk Management with Brad Hibbert of Prevalent Inc.
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 ReichlExecutive Producer: Don HalliwellEpisode 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 Risk16:33 - Quick-Fire Risk Assessments 18:18 - Outro Episode resources:Brad’s LinkedInPrevalent Inc.TrustLayerIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious 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 HausmanFocusing on Specialization with Matthew MeyerRisk Management is Everywhere with Diana RichIf you are interested in being a guest on Risk Management: Brick by Brick, please complete this form: fame.so/trs-guest

Apr 16, 2024 • 21min
Safety Versus Risk Management with Daniel Ruiz of SC Builders
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 ReichlExecutive Producer: Don HalliwellEpisode Highlights:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Pivoting from Construction to Risk Management02:51 - Hazards to Health and Safety in Construction04:43 - Balancing Safety and Project Timelines06:37 - Are Safety and Risk Management the Same?08:39 - Safety and Subcontractors12:25 - Moving to a Technology Landscape14:00 - Qualities of a Good Leader in Construction17:51 - Evolving Attitudes to Risk19:15 - Importance of Observation20:50 - OutroEpisode resources:Daniel’s LinkedInSC BuildersTrustLayerIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious 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 HausmanFocusing on Specialization with Matthew MeyerRisk Management is Everywhere with Diana RichIf you are interested in being a guest on Risk Management: Brick by Brick, please complete this form: fame.so/trs-guest

Mar 20, 2024 • 16min
AI’s Role in Combating the Aging Workforce with Allister Yu of Rhoads Online Institute
Exploring how AI and technology are reshaping the insurance industry, focusing on workforce management, underwriting claims, and ethical considerations. Delving into the use of technology for analysis, growth, and combating the challenges of the aging workforce.

Feb 28, 2024 • 18min
Proactive Risk Management and the Benefits of Technology in Construction with Matt Aston, President at GPRS
In this podcast, Matt Aston from GPRS discusses using technology for proactive risk management in construction. They talk about ground penetrating radar, video pipe inspection, and the shift towards a proactive mindset. They also touch on the role of AI in construction, hiring talent, and the future integration of AI and augmented reality.

Feb 14, 2024 • 25min
How AI is Shaping the Future of Insurance with Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo
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 LinkedInArturoTrustLayerIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious 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 HausmanFocusing on Specialization with Matthew MeyerRisk Management is Everywhere with Diana RichIf you are interested in being a guest on Risk Management: Brick by Brick, please complete this form: fame.so/trs-guest

Jan 31, 2024 • 19min
Flipping the Insurance Script with Tanner Hackett of Counterpart
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 LinkedInCounterpartTrustLayerIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!Risk Management: Brick by Brick is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious 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 HausmanFocusing on Specialization with Matthew MeyerRisk Management is Everywhere with Diana RichIf you are interested in being a guest on Risk Management: Brick by Brick, please complete this form: fame.so/trs-guest
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