IRMI Podcast

Oct 28 2024 100 ep. 16 mins 9
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Unlocking Employee Benefits with Captive Insurance

Oct 28 2024 26 mins  
Jarid Beck of Risk Management Advisors joins Joel Appelbaum of IRMI to explore how businesses can unlock employee benefits through captive insurance. They discuss the increasing popularity of self-funded employee benefits in captives, driven by rising healthcare premiums and the desire for greater control over healthcare costs. The conversation highlights key benefits of captive i

Practice, Practice, Practice Recalls

Oct 15 2024 11 mins  
In this 11-minute Snap Talk episode, Marty Detmer, product recall and contamination/crisis management broker for Aon, expounds on some key factors that can increase the risk of product recalls and how to mitigate those risks. Mr. Detmer gave a fascinating presentation at the recent IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, on food recalls and why they're ha

Reduction of Risk through Emerging Technologies

Sep 18 2024 13 mins  
Emerging technologies have the potential to change the safety and risk landscape of the construction industry. In this 13-minute episode of IRMI Podcast, Matt Nordaker of Marsh shares how the efficiencies of exponential technologies will enable safety and risk directors to focus on higher-level strategic initiatives as these technologies materialize.

Skyrocketing Price of Beef: Cause and Effect on Agriculture

Sep 16 2024 11 mins  
In this 11-minute Snap Talk episode, Bernt Nelson, economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, breaks down the key factors behind the soaring beef prices—and why those increases aren't benefiting farmers and ranchers. Discover what the American Farm Bureau Federation has uncovered about this critical issue and its broader impact on the agriculture industry. Tune in now for

Navigating Captive Insurance: Custody, Collateral, and Regulatory Challenges

Aug 27 2024 10 mins  
In this podcast episode, Joel Appelbaum interviews Marty Ellis, leader of Comerica Bank's Global and Captive Insurance Group, discussing key aspects of custody and collateral in the captive insurance industry. Marty outlines the crucial role of custody accounts in holding financial assets for claims, and compares letters of credit with reinsurance trusts as collateral options, noti

The Challenges and Opportunities in the Agricultural Industry

Aug 19 2024 15 mins  
In this 15-minute podcast episode, Nate Chance, senior territory manager for small commercial at Liberty Mutual Insurance, reflects on the impact of the unique challenges and opportunities present in the agricultural industry. Join IRMI Chief Content Officer Joel Appelbaum as he and Mr. Chance discuss the shift in societal perceptions of liability and responsibility, particularly r

Decoding Insurer Collateral Obligations for Large Deductibles and Captive Reinsurance

Aug 19 2024 29 mins  
IRMI's Joel Appelbaum interviews Peter Johnson, chief actuary at Spring Consulting Group, about insurer collateral obligations for large deductible and captive reinsurance programs. They discuss how collateral protects insurers financially while enabling organizations to self-insure and reduce market premiums. Peter emphasizes the importance of actuarial expertise, detailing method

Crazy Confidence

Aug 13 2024 14 mins  
Don't let lack of confidence hold you back. In this 14-minute episode, Abi Potter Clough, CEO of AbiLeads, outlines steps you can take to build self-confidence and take ownership of your personal brand.

Vermont's Risk-Focused Approach to Captive Insurance Regulation

Aug 09 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of the IRMI Podcast, Joel Appelbaum sits down with Sandy Bigglestone, deputy commissioner of captive insurance, and Dan Petterson, director of financial examinations, from the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation. The conversation dives into Vermont's innovative, risk-focused approach to captive insurance regulation. Sandy and Dan share how their team conducts

Navigating Captive Insurance for Public Entities and Public Risk Pools

Aug 08 2024 23 mins  
In this IRMI Podcast episode, Joel Appelbaum welcomes Danny Linton, a senior consulting actuary with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources. The discussion delves into the rise of captive insurance for public entities and public entity risk pools, with Mr. Linton predicting significant growth in captive formations over the coming years as these entities seek to diversify their risk managemen