Risk Management: Brick by Brick

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