Profiles in Risk: E462 – Creating the Next Generation of Insurance Leaders; Mike Koscielny, Author of Born to Lead

Tony chats with Mike Koscielny, long-time insurance executive, former President of the CPCU Society, and author of Born2Lead. We chat about Mike’s iconic career, his incredible role at the CPCU Society as mentor to my entire generation, and his new book about leadership. So much to learn from this episode and the book: Mike: LinkedIn … Read more

Profiles in Risk: E462 – Constructing An Insurance Product & Program From First Principals; Joanne Artesani, Founder & CEO of Sproutr

We joke that insurance isn’t rocket science. But what if it isn’t in a way we hadn’t contemplated? What if insurance is more difficult? Anyone who has stood up an MGA, insurance program or launched an insurance solution knows this. There are so many moving pieces from the overall thesis, to the strategy around underwriting, … Read more

Profiles in Risk: E461 – How To Pick Yourself Up After A Layoff; David Terne of EmergingAlly.com

David and Tony have both been through layoffs in their insurance careers. In this episode they share how they handled the job searches, and attached emotions during difficult times. We’re here for you! Connect with David Terne: LinkedIn https://www.emergingally.com/  

Transforming Insurance’s Appeal to Young Professionals – Evolving The Narrative (PART 1 OF 3)

(This is the first of series from guest contributor Will Alverson) The insurance sector, often misperceived as an antiquated industry, has grappled with serious recruitment challenges in recent years. As a critical backbone of the global financial system, it’s surprising to many that insurance companies face difficulties in drawing fresh talent into their ranks. One … Read more

Profiles in Risk – E460: Creating Ultra-HighRes Vegetation Mapping For Better Wildfire Defense; Gus Calderon, Co-Founder of FireWatch

Vegetative fuel models are a vital component for wildfire stakeholders in understanding the frequency and severity of wildfire events. It is the fuel models which allow us to simulate events and study how a wildfire will behave under certain circumstances. Wildfire spread is highly correlated with the density of vegetation and the combustibility of that … Read more