Private Client Risk & Resilience

In this episode, Kurt Thoennessen, CAPI, Founder and CEO of RiskRevu, discusses with Richard Kerr, CEO of Novatae, various challenges and solutions within the high net worth insurance space. Topics range from overcoming the hard market, networking strategies, the significance of quality submissions to underwriters, and the importance of specialization in the insurance industry. Kerr also delves into the foundation and goals of the Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC) and shares insights on the upcoming conference.

Highlights:

• Challenges in High Net Worth Insurance Space: Discusses specific regional insurance challenges like finding hurricane coverage in Florida and fire coverage in California.
• Networking and Support: Emphasizes the importance of reaching out and networking within the industry, particularly through organizations like CIPC.
• Novatae's Strategy: Kerr details Novatae's approach in the insurance market, focusing on acquisitions and service improvement.
• Importance of Quality Submissions: Kerr stresses the need for agents to provide underwriters with clear and complete submissions to secure capacity.
• Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC): Discussion on the foundation and objectives of CIPC, highlighting its role in education, advocacy, and networking for insurance professionals.
• Upcoming Conference Details: The conference takes place May 1 and 2 in Dallas, TX at the Warwick hotel. Key themes include artificial intelligence in the high net worth space, capacity finding strategies, and building effective teams in the high net worth sector.
• Professional Development: Highlights the Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation and its benefits for professionals in the industry.

For more information or to register for the CIPC conference, visit the Council for Insuring Private Clients website: https://privateclientcouncil.com/.
For more details about Novatae, visit their website: https://novatae.com/.
For more details about the CPRM designation visit: https://www.scic.com/programs/cprm/