The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI

Nationwide‘s Grain Bin Safety Program

In this compelling 12-minute podcast episode hosted by Joel Appelbaum, IRMI's chief content officer, Paul Stevenson, Nationwide's senior risk management consultant for food and feed safety, quality systems, and grain, provides insight into making grain bin entries safer. 

Mr. Stevenson paints a clear picture of the extreme hazards, including fatalities, of grain bin work. Then, he tells us how to get started with the lifesaving program Nationwide provides in response to this hazardous work. Mr. Stevenson invites anyone interested in sponsoring a grain bin rescue tube to contact him directly at (816) 392–1511. IRMI is proud to acknowledge Nationwide as a partner and the Grand Conference Sponsor of the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference.

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Reinsurance 101

This 20-minute podcast episode, a Snap Talk from the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, is presented by Larry Schiffer, attorney, counselor, consultant, and mediator for Schiffer Law & Consulting PLLC. In this podcast, Mr. Schiffer provides a clear understanding of the two basic forms of reinsurance: treaty and facultative.

COVID-19 and Rural Mental Health

This 15-minute podcast episode, a Snap Talk from the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, is presented by Dr. C. Freeman, adult and geriatric psychiatrist and parliamentarian of the American Psychiatric Association Board of Trustees. Dr. Freeman discusses why it's important to farmers and ranchers in light of COVID-19 that we identify, prevent, and manage stress before it becomes overwhelming.

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Environmental Risks Coverage on the Farm

Farm contaminants are pervasive in land used for agriculture. Farmers and ranchers may believe that a farm liability policy provides adequate protection from pollution-related liability, but often that is not the case. 

This 18-minute podcast episode, a Snap Talk from the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, is presented by Dave Dybdahl, president of the American Risk Management Resources Network, LLC.  

Mr. Dybdahl explains why your client's most comprehensive protection from pollution liability may be an environmental impairment liability policy. 

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Solving the Talent Problem with Internships, College Recruiting, and More

In this 11-minute podcast episode, you will learn specific tactics for meeting the insurance industry talent crisis head-on. Senior Vice President Risk Management at Sedgwick Robin Roeder discusses the benefits of internships and provides tips on how to make them successful for your company and the student. She also provides insight into how the insurance industry is benefiting from university risk management and insurance (RMI) programs. Lastly, as a member of the Spencer Educational Foundation's board, she discusses the various initiatives the not-for-profit is undertaking to support university RMI programs.

Top InsurTech Trends Impacting Construction Insurance

In the past few years, the insurance industry has embraced the adoption of technology solutions. In this 30-minute podcast episode, James Benham of JBKnowledge provides insights into the most impactful and exciting technologies being deployed in the insurance space, as well as how insurance companies are assisting their construction clients with the adoption of technology that can reduce losses on jobsites.

Three Tips for Deposition Success

This 13-minute podcast episode, a Snap Talk from the 2021 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference, is presented by Crystal Uebelher, owner, Clarity Education and Consulting, LLC. Ms. Uebelher offers three tips to give you a feeling of confidence going into your next deposition. 

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Parametric Weather Insurance Protection

A fascinating form of risk protection is parametric insurance. It is growing in terms of popularity and could be a solution for agricultural risks. A general understanding of parametric insurance is an "If, then" scenario: "If there's a derecho, then I would collect immediately without any delays."

In this 16-minute podcast episode, Andy Klaus, vice president of business development at Vortex Insurance Agency, LLC, explains the basics of parametric insurance and how farmers could benefit from the claim payment flexibility.

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How To Innovate in Construction

Legacy industries like construction have always been slow to innovate. In this 11-minute podcast episode, Rose Hall of AXA XL offers tips for breaking down the barriers that stand in the way of progress and advancing your construction business to new heights through innovation.

Agribusiness and Farm Manufactured Home Insurance

Did you know roughly 22 million Americans live in manufactured homes, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute? More commonly referred to as "mobile homes," they are popular with celebrities like Matthew McConaughey as well as farmers and agricultural workers. Join Joel Appelbaum, IRMI chief content officer, and Cheryl Koch, president/CEO of Agency Management Resource Group, for this podcast episode. Hear Ms. Koch's real-world experience and her thoughts on the stigma around use of the terms "trailer" and "trailer parks." Learn as Ms. Koch shares her deep insight on properly insuring the risks of manufactured homes.

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