Profiles in Risk

This recording occurred 3 weeks ago. It is coincidental that it is being broadcast during the weekend of perhaps the worst hurricane to ever strike the Carolinas, Hurricane Florence. FEMA has many, many resources available for anyone affected by this event (if you are an insurance professional, you may want to take note of these): The FEMA mobile app (https://www.fema.gov/node/35141) as well as Disaster Assistance (https://www.disasterassistance.gov/) In this episode, Clark Poland and I discussed FEMA; its mission and many of the initiatives FEMA has in place to reduce, mitigate and prevent loss. FEMA has a lot of big goals and is eager to work with the public and private sector, including insurers, to make those goals a reality.CONNECT WITH CLARK POLAND: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jclarkpoland/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:FEMA YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA FEMA Independent Study Courses: https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?all=trueTo receive NFIP Training GovDelivery updates targeted at insurance agents, including webinar and seminar announcements, sign up at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_212Adjusters and others who would like to receive GovDelivery claims-related training updates can subscribe at: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSFEMA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSFEMA_211Flood insurance marketing/campaign materialsGeneral agent materials (though applicable to other insurance professionals): https://agents.floodsmart.gov/marketing/participate-in-campaignsFlood after fire risks: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/93830BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY CLARK:Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://amzn.to/2xwqct5Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard Thaler: https://amzn.to/2MCzmJRThe Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – and Why by Amanda Ripley: https://amzn.to/2MCzmJR Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions by Gary Klein: https://amzn.to/2pehn34  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.g

This episode is sponsored by Insurance Nerds Day A full day of Ted-X Style talks, learning labs and networking!Saturday, October 6th in Chicago, IL for only $99Go to https://insurancenerdsday.com to registerIn this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Kurt Thoennessen. We discussed the Private Client/High Net Worth Space, his involvement with the PRMA, and Kurt was gracious enough to provide a demo (watch the video) of the RiskRevu platform & why he felt the compelling need to create it. CONNECT WITH KURT THOENNESSEN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-thoennessen-capi-a76b076/ RiskRevu Homepage: https://riskrevu.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Private Risk Management Association: https://www.privateriskmanagement.org/ Azeema Hartley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeema-hartley-186b505a/ Lisa Lindsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-a-lindsay-2755343/ Certified Advisor of Personal Insurance Designation: https://goo.gl/B2L8VJ Billy Joe's Greatest Hits: https://amzn.to/2ND2up6 Asana: https://asana.com/ Slack: https://slack.com/ Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY:Cold Calling is a Waste of Time by Frank Rumbauskas: https://amzn.to/2Nq1MLN  Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill: https://amzn.to/2Ny7yuL Books by Terry Goodkind: https://amzn.to/2x0rFY1 SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

This episode is sponsored by Insurance Nerds Day Go to https://insurancenerdsday.comInsurance is a wide and vast ecosystem. We take things for granted. When I was told there was a tech company handling experience modification factors for workers compensation, my first instinct was why? I thought this was a government/regulatory function. As with many of my assumptions, I was wrong. In this episode, I spoke with Scott Knowles of Modgic. Modgic allows those dealing within workers compensation to take more control over the experience modification rating, checking for accuracy, and generating key insights for all stakeholders.CONNECT WITH SCOTT KNOWLES: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-knowles-03998a7/ Modgic Homepage: https://www.modgic.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Experience Modification Factor & Rating: https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Documents/UW_ABC_Exp_Rating.pdf HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/ JoinMe Webinar: https://www.join.me/  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

(Video of this podcast is available on our YouTube channel - link below)In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Paul Gaglioti of Diversified Risk Solutions. Paul tries to go the extra mile for his customers. Both in customer experience but also in problem-solving. Paul seeks out tough to cove exposures and finds the capacity to provide his clients with the coverages they need. Paul is at the forefront of creating innovative solutions for his customers who deal in hemp, fracking and product liability. Paul found his mission early on in his career and we discuss how that came to be and a lot more, including a 360 view of his office and view of Manhattan.

Join us at Insurance Nerds Day, Saturday, October 6th in Chicago. Go to InsuranceNerdsDay.com to register!In this episode, I spoke with Tom Johansmeyer of PCS. Tom provided a preview of the upcoming Rendez-Vous Reinsurance conference in Monte Carlo.CONNECT WITH TOM JOHANSMEYER: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjohansmeyer/  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

A half day of learning labs, a half day of TED style talks, Insurance Jeopardy hosted by Nick, it's on a Saturday and it's only $99! Insurance Nerds Day (in conjunction with The International Gamma Iota Sigman Conference) is Saturday, October 6th in Chicago. Go to InsuranceNerdsDay.com to learn more!

Now in its third year, the annual Internet of Insurance is North America’s leading forum exploring how IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies are enabling insurance carriers, reinsurers and brokers to enhance customer engagement and minimize risk and loss ratios.In this episode, I hosted a panel discussion with Brian Gaab (CSAA), Dorothea Westin (CSRisks), Newcombe Clark (AIG) and Ellen Dolan (Internet of Business - conf host). We discussed each of the presentations that my guests will participate in. We also discussed, data, technology and what sort of data and innovation culture is required to strategically incorporate these new technologies.The conference will be in Houston, TX on September 26th & 27th. Go to https://ioi-usa.internetofbusiness.com/ for more info and to register. The event is free for professionals in the insurance ecosystem. Solution providers can get a 25% discount using this code: Insurance Nerds Discount Code: 25%EDCONNECT WITH: Ellen Dolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-dolan-8b381514/      (email: ellend@iob-media.com )Brian Gaab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangaab/ Dorothea Westin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwestin/ Newcombe Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcombestrategy/  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

Join The Insurance Nerd In Chicago on October 6th for Insurance Nerds Day - go to InsuranceNerdsDay.com for more info! A few weeks ago we interviewed Michael Gay about his career creating and building MGAs/programs. This week, I interviewed John Willemsen of Arch Re. John also has a career in the program space, but John is on the other side. Every program needs capacity and John has built a career of providing capacity, paper and back office support for program administrators. In this episode John zeros in on the 5 things he looks for in a program:1. Reputation2. Quality of data3. Underwriting Acumen4. Premium Size and/or potential of 5 CultureWe also discussed how startups, without the benefit of many of these important traits, should think of operating to get the backing of the industry. As a startup myself, I learned a ton from John's wisdom. CONNECT WITH JOHN WILLEMSEN: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-willemsen-28b60b14/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Target Market Association: http://targetmkts.com/ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY JOHN: Books by Malcolm Gladwell: https://amzn.to/2OHl8sv The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fck by Mark Manson: https://amzn.to/2OEAhuO The Purple Cow by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/2nInHz1 The Art of War by Sun Tzu: https://amzn.to/2vR82SD  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

Join us at Insurance Nerds Day, Saturday, October 6th in Chicago. Go to InsuranceNerdsDay.com to register!In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Phil Reynolds founder and CEO of BriteCore. The insurance back-office is rarely discussed in insurtech circles. It is generally an afterthought. Yet, as I have learned over the past year of creating my startup, the back office functionality of an insurer is vital to the proper functioning on the company and mistakes there can have deep financial and legal consequences. One other thing I found out, the back office is difficult to manage. Insurance transactions are enormously complicated and in this episode, Phil goes into details of this complexity. I also learned that Phil fell into insurance like many of us and had a prior career in music...and has a killer microphone, which generated better sound quality than your host's 😔. How interesting is insurance back office technology? Interesting enough, that we spent over an hour discussing it and I feel like we just scratched the surface. CONNECT WITH PHIL REYNOLDS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipreynolds/ BriteCore Homepage: https://www.britecore.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:CPCU designation & courses: https://goo.gl/jLxgxc INS designations and courses: https://goo.gl/rDb9ew BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY PHIL:Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker: https://amzn.to/2vDgvZI Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://amzn.to/2vGa1sO Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan: https://amzn.to/2MjCuhK The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge: https://amzn.to/2nBbHzC  The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/2nyYBCT Non-violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg: https://amzn.to/2KTbsJ8  SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar 

This episode is sponsored by  IA Path - Unlocking Your Adjusting Superpowers. Go to https://iapath.comIn this episode of Profiles in Risk, I spoke with Marc DeLeonibus from Bold Penguin. We discussed the origins of the company, the technology required to handle a digitial marketplace and how an insurtech startup thinks about hiring and retaining young talent.CONNECT WITH MARC DELEONIBUS:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcdeleonibus/ Bold Penguin HomePage: https://www.boldpenguin.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:My Profiles in Risk Episode with Ilya Bodner: https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/529389-episode-18-ilya-bodner-founder-of-bold-penguin ProsperWorks CRM (now called Copper): https://www.copper.com/ Just Call Cloud-Based Phone Support: https://justcall.io/ Wunderlist Task Software: https://www.wunderlist.com/ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY : Principals by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/2OgfzkR Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh of Zappos: https://amzn.to/2vpfggi Unmarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner by Dean Karnazes: https://amzn.to/2LWyjZX   SUBSCRIBE AT: Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4 iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD  Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN  Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar