Risk Management: Brick by Brick

In this 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 efficiency, and communication effectiveness. Before becoming the VP of Operations and Innovation at NFP, Katherine was an Account Executive at Alliant Insurance Services and an Account Executive at Crystal & Company.Together, Jason and Katherine delve into the process of innovation and why she loves to build, dissect, and rebuild things. Katherine also shares how much technology has changed the insurance industry, why insurance is the key to understanding what makes a company tick, and why ‘change’ can be quite a scary word to some people!To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.Episode resources:Katherine’s LinkedInNFPAlliant Insurance ServicesCrystal & CompanyIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow Risk Management: Brick by Brick on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

In this episode, host Jason welcomes Steve Dell’Orto onto the show. Steve is the Founder and CEO of ConCntric, a construction company that’s looking to transform the pre-construction environment by unifying processes and providing a dynamic view of the project. Steve and his team are on a mission to make the built world more affordable, predictable, and sustainable.Over the course of the discussion, Jason and Steve talk through risk management for the pre-construction phase of a project, why risk management teams should always holistically manage potential risks, and why it’s important for risk managers to have that fire in their belly.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.Episode resources:Steve’s LinkedInConCntricBuilders VCArgonautic VenturesIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow Risk Management: Brick by Brick on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

This time, Jason talks to Robert Barney, the Founder and Managing Director of FloQuote, a platform that helps contractors to more easily provide customers with estimates. Robert has an experienced background in running businesses which service the home services industry, ranging from property management services to software companies.In the episode, Robert and Jason discuss the struggles of integrating technology into the construction sector, the challenges with the quoting-for-business process, and how important it is for contractors to have the “difficult conversations early”.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.Episode resources:Robert Barney LinkedInFloquote LinkedIn Floquote.ioIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow us on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

In this special episode of Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl dives into the mailbag to answer your pertinent questions about risk management. Why is risk management so important? What’s the biggest fear in the industry at the moment? And who would be the dream guests to have on the podcast? Jason answers all these and more. So listen to the full episode here to find out what he has to say!To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.Episode resources:TrustLayer.io   Jason Reichl on LinkedInIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

For the first episode of 2023, Jason speaks with Cory Mangum, a Risk and Insurance Manager at Primoris Services Corporation. With over 15 years of experience in the risk management industry, Cory has grown his passion for human-made disasters. He also spends time lecturing on risk to our next generation of risk managers.In the episode, Jason and Cory discuss changing the narrative around risk management, the psychology behind human-made disasters, and what constitutes intelligent risk-taking. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.Episode resources:Cory Mangum's LinkedIn Primoris Services CorporationIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple PodcastsFollow us on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

Mark Rieder, Head of Innovation at NFP, discusses the importance of personalization in risk management and the challenges of implementing it. He also explores combating inertia, fostering innovation, implementing change, and embracing failure for positive change.

Christy McHenry, Director of Risk Management at Suffolk Construction, discusses the importance of education in managing insurance teams, handling subcontractor relationships, and integrating technology into insurance processes. The podcast explores risk management beyond insurance, attributes of a good risk manager, advancements in technology that support risk managers, and the impact and importance of risk management in building our civilization.

This time, Jason talks to Diana Rich, the 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 has included selecting and managing partners for all lines of insurance, negotiating premiums, and collaborating in the design and implementation of risk management information systems.In the episode, Diana and Jason discuss how ubiquitous risk management is, what constitutes an acceptable risk, and what qualities a risk manager needs.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.ioEpisode resources:Diana Rich LinkedInFoundation Building Materials LinkedInIllume PodcastFoundation Building Materials Mentioned in the episode:Foundation Building Materials If you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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

In this episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Matt Meyer joins Jason Reichl to discuss the key elements of a risk management program—from evolving relationships between businesses and brokers to risk mitigation strategies for contractors. They answer questions such as: Why is specialization crucial in this era of risk management? What are the most important aspects of a risk management program in 2022? Matt also tells a construction claim horror story and shares some career advice. Matt Meyer is Senior Vice President at The Horton Group, an employee benefits and risk advisory firm. In his own words, his mission is to “provide guidance throughout the changing landscape of risks.” Before joining The Horton Group in 2013, Matthew worked as Relationship Manager for U.S. Bank National Association. Previously, he was a Business Banker at the North Shore Bank and the U.S. Bank. Episode resources:Matt Meyer LinkedInThe Horton Group LinkedIn The Horton GroupIf 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

For the inaugural episode, host Jason Reichl is joined by 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 show, Seth and Jason discuss the importance of managing your risk portfolio, how crucial a role technology plays in risk management in the construction industry, and the power of curiosity. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Episode resources:Seth Hausmanon LinkedInKraus Anderson Insurance LinkedINIllume PodcastKraus-Anderson Risk InnovationMentioned in the episode:Kraus-Anderson Risk InnovationIf you enjoyed this episode, please (with a cherry on top):Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow TRS on SpotifyTell a friend!To watch this episode, click here!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