IRMI Podcast

The 2023 Farm Bill

This podcast episode is a 15-minute Snap Talk presented by Casey Roberts of Laurus Insurance Consulting. Mr. Roberts, an IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) favorite speaker, previews "The 2023 Farm Bill," his session at the two upcoming 2024 AgriCon events. He explains the history of farm bills and their transformative power on the agricultural community and will whet your appetite to learn more.

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What Does the Dobbs Decision Have To Do with Captive Insurance?

How does the US Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization intersect with captive insurance? With most healthcare facilities in the United States operating their own captive insurance entities to cover the majority of healthcare providers, this decision necessitates that captive insurance policies for medical liability now include provisions for criminal defense and safeguard healthcare providers involved in legally performed abortion procedures. Captive insurance is a proactive solution for this deep and profound risk, filling the void where traditional markets hesitate to participate. In this 21-minute podcast episode, join us for an engaging conversation with the distinguished innovator and forward-thinking problem solver, Michael Maglaras, as he simplifies this intricate subject, making it accessible and comprehensible.

Unlocking Captive Insurance: Tailored Solutions and Expert Insights

This podcast offers businesses a road map to curating tailored insurance solutions through captive insurance. Moreover, gain exclusive insights into navigating the regulatory landscapes of captive insurance in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Join us and harness the full potential of your captive insurance strategy. Contrary to a common misconception, captive insurance isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Andy Hulme, a seasoned leader at Strategic Risk Solutions, imparts intriguing perspectives gained from his dynamic insurance career, shedding light into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding captive insurance.

2024 IRMI AgriCon Ethics Teaser

This 11-minute Snap Talk is presented by Elise Farnham, president of Illumine Consulting and an IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) favorite speaker. Ms. Farnham provides an ethics teaser previewing what is in store for the two 2024 IRMI AgriCons. State-mandated, approved continuing education (CE) ethics courses can be hard to fit into a busy schedule. Learn how attending Ms. Farnham's ethics courses at the 2024 IRMI AgriCons will satisfy your CE needs, including the new California ethics CE requirements. 

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Innovation Is the New Risk Management

It took nearly 2 decades to achieve cultural buy-in of risk management as a core business function and to start sharing best practices at the industry level. Construction innovation is following a similar trajectory as more companies realize that innovation has massive potential to improve business outcomes, yet few common best practices have been established and contractors struggle to create a road map for innovation with a proven return on investment.

Brandon Keller Talks Farm Mutuals!

In this 12-minute podcast episode, you will learn about farm mutual insurance. Our guest, Brandon Keller, president and CEO of Germania Insurance, discusses the history and function of farm mutuals. Tune in to hear how farm mutuals play a vital role in protecting the rural insurance market. 

Be sure to check out the other agribusiness resources that IRMI has to offer! 

Captive Insurance Around the World: Moves in Latin America

Discover why there's explosive growth in captive insurance in Latin America (LATAM). In this captivating episode (no pun intended), join Luis Delgado, a leading expert at Strategic Risk Solutions, as he unveils the reason for the sharp rise of captive insurance formations in the dynamic LATAM region. Luis discusses what type of LATAM organizations are forming captives, where and how they are being formed, and some challenges they face.

Mitigate Risk by Empowering Field Leadership

Somewhere along the way, the construction industry lost sight of the vital role field leaders play in avoiding and mitigating project risks. In this 11-minute episode, Tricia Kagerer shares how top-down hierarchical structures can silence the voice of the field workers, and she provides tips for empowering and developing the future generation of field leaders.

Sam Talks AgriCon!

In this 11-minute podcast episode, Sam Bennett, shareholder of the Harrison Agency, Inc., and IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) Advisory Board member, discusses the rich history of AgriCon and the personal value it has brought to his life and work. When Sam teaches the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist classes at AgriCon, he's not just reading words; he's imparting knowledge he lives every day.

Be sure to check out the other agribusiness resources that IRMI has to offer! 

Quiet Quitting and Acting Your Wage

Some companies do the bare minimum for their employees and they are getting back just that, the minimum. As they say, you get what you pay for and the current workforce isn't willing to be an active participant in their own exploitation. In this episode, Soledad Torres of Bernards defines what "quiet quitting" is, what causes it, and how to navigate this emerging reality.