The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI

Freezing the Facts

In this 12-minute episode of the IRMI Podcast, Nick Thompson, assistant vice president and construction vertical leader at Cottingham & Butler, outlines how to preserve evidence following an accident that results in a worker injury. Learn how to "freeze the facts" and put your organization in the best position if a claim goes off the rails.

Ag InsurTech 2.0 with Hugh Burgess

In this 21-minute episode of IRMI Podcast, Hugh Burgess, Accelerant Holdings US chief underwriting officer, and Joel Appelbaum, IRMI chief content officer, offer insight on how InsurTech is impacting agribusiness. Mr. Burgess and Mr. Appelbaum recorded the very first IRMI Ag Podcast episode at the 2019 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon). In this episode, recorded live at the 2022 AgriCon, you'll hear the two industry leaders discuss how InsurTech has evolved since that inaugural podcast. 

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

Insurance Brokers and Construction Contract Review

In this 15-minute episode of the IRMI Podcast, Alexis Bradshaw, senior vice president at Marsh, outlines best practices for reviewing construction contracts for contractor clients. Hear tips for offering meaningful review of both incoming and outgoing contract insurance requirements while also setting appropriate boundaries on review scope.

Facilitating the Sale and Redevelopment of Contaminated Properties

In this 13-minute episode of the IRMI Podcast, Jared Dubrowsky, vice president of the environmental practice at NFP, outlines how environmental insurance can be effectively utilized to facilitate the sale and redevelopment of contaminated properties and provides tips for ensuring the policies work as intended.  

Proper Building Valuation

In this 16-minute episode, safety and risk management expert Carl Morello examines how proper building valuation can mitigate headaches when your insured has a property damage claim. Sign up to attend Mr. Morello's presentations at the 2022 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, scheduled for March 7–8 in Sacramento, California, and online, and leave better equipped to exceed expectations at your job. 

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

Progressive Design-Build

In this 18-minute episode of IRMI Podcast, David Pacifici of Berkley Construction Professional examines how progressive design-build can mitigate the squeeze on contractor profit when gross maximum price and a fixed schedule are included on design-build projects.

Are You Ethically Blind?

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Rob Olson, 2022 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) presenter, explores some ethical questions and challenges for insurance and risk management professionals. Mr. Olson is an IRMI senior research analyst who also occasionally writes for the CPCU Society publications. In this 14-minute episode, Mr. Olson discusses how almost any activity we engage in, including common dilemmas in the agricultural risk world, involves ethics.

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

Proactively Managing Your Product Recall

Although food recalls protect the public from products that may cause illness or injuries, they can be a nightmare for your client. This podcast episode, a Snap Talk from the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, is presented by Bernie Steves, managing director and practice leader for Aon's Crisis Management Team. In this 18-minute Snap Talk, Mr. Steves discusses the many types and causes of product recalls, including undeclared allergens, which account for almost half of all product recalls every year. Product recalls are more prevalent than many of us think. 

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

Indirect Loss Costs Are Real

Accidents have a greater impact on your business than just the direct cost of the loss. In this 13-minute episode, Chip Arenchild, vice president at InterWest Insurance Services outlines how to apply indirect loss costs in the measurement of your true cost of risk, while also creating a key performance indicator for your safety programs.

The Importance of Workers Comp Coverage in Agribusiness

In this thought-provoking 19-minute podcast episode hosted by Joel Appelbaum, IRMI's chief content officer, Blake Eischeid, Secura's supervisor of risk management, and Neil Wait, Secura's director of farm and agribusiness underwriting, expound on the importance of workers compensation coverage in protecting the farmer's well-being and family livelihood. 

The injuries that can happen on a farm can range from minor to significant. Many times, the quest for profits can supersede spending on workers compensation insurance premium. In this podcast, Mr. Eischeid and Mr. Wait explain how vital it is that you, the trusted adviser, review the difference workers compensation protection can make in a possible life-altering situation. 

IRMI is proud to have Secura as a Gold Sponsor for the 2022 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon), March 7–8, 2022, in Sacramento, California, and online. 

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