Listen up, insurance brokers, startups, and program managers! It's time to take a step forward and evolve with the ever-changing industry. The insurance game is constantly shifting and it's important to stay ahead of the curve. That's why we're bringing you a podcast that dives deep into the non-traditional insurance coverages. Let me tell you, not all insurance is created equal. Time to level up and explore new possibilities for you and your clients. We are breaking the mold and providing i ...
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Managing The Risk is a podcast for the construction industry. Podcast episodes will cover strategies for managing risks inherent in construction projects, with a focus on legal and insurance topics. Managing The Risk is hosted by Chad Walker, a partner in the law firm Regan Atwood. Mr. Walker is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar.
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If your business was hit by a crisis, would you know what to do? If you were hacked and your customer data stolen? If a member of the executive team was accused of a serious crime? If a vocal section of your customer base called for a boycott? Would you have plans and procedures in place to deal with these issues? My name is Grant Bather and I help organisations plan and prepare for issues negatively impacting their reputation. Join me in this series of podcasts as I look at the key componen ...
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Adam discusses the importance of involving key stakeholders in creating alternative risk programs. He emphasizes the need for collaboration between owners, CFOs, CPAs, risk managers, and attorneys to ensure a comprehensive risk management strategy. Adam highlights the challenges of aligning everyone, especially in companies with varied structures, …
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Bruce and Adam discuss the importance of thoroughly reading and understanding business insurance agreements, emphasizing that many people often skip this step, leading to potential legal issues. They highlight the need for trusted advisors to guide clients through the details of engagement letters and management agreements, ensuring clarity on term…
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Adam Perea, Vice President of Elite Risk Insurance, discusses the crucial factors in selecting a captive manager. Adam highlights the importance of understanding the manager's expertise, asking the right questions, and ensuring alignment with the business's goals. He covers key considerations such as price, location, domicile, and the types of capt…
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In this episode of "Managing Risk for Tomorrow Today" with Henry Laville, the focus is on mitigating risks in the trucking industry. Henry emphasizes the importance of hiring and retaining the best drivers, highlighting that competitive pay and a supportive work environment can reduce turnover and enhance safety. He also discusses the significance …
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Franchise & Association Business Strategies
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In this podcast, Bruce and Henry discuss how franchise and association businesses can team up for better insurance deals. Joining forces helps them get customized coverage and lower premiums. Jeff Kleid, Founder VCL Risk 800-979-0176 jdkleid@eliterisk.comBy Victoria Insurance
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Managing Reputational Risk: The issue of accessibility
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Joining host Grant Bather is BBC journalist and campaigner Johny Cassidy. During the conversation, Grant and Johny discuss the important issue of accessibility – what accessibility truly means and how organisations can embrace accessibility. The episode also highlights the steps organisations should – and shouldn’t – take to be more accessible, and…
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In this podcast, Bruce Silverman and Henry Laville discuss challenges faced by businesses in industries like concrete pumping and waste management, known as the "créme of the crap," and Henry offers creative solutions and a unique model to address insurance challenges for these high-risk operations, emphasizing the importance of hiring quality driv…
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In this episode, Henry and Bruce discuss managing risks in a tough market, with options like risk retention groups offering significant cost savings for struggling businesses, and the importance of tailoring solutions to each client's unique needs. Jeff Kleid, Founder VCL Risk 800-979-0176 jdkleid@eliterisk.com…
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Managing Reputational Risk: Internal Comms considerations
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Hosted by Grant Bather, alongside Nick Seymour, Editorial Director at Rostrum, the latest episode focuses on the internal comms pressures and processes around navigating a negative reputational event. Throughout the conversation Nick and Grant turn to the importance of a plan and the need to engage with all stakeholders with a clear consistent mess…
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In this episode, Henry and Bruce discuss hardening the excess liability market and how it can be a significant issue for business owners. Jeff Kleid, Founder VCL Risk 800-979-0176 jdkleid@eliterisk.comBy Victoria Insurance
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In this podcast episode, Adam Perea, VP of Elite Risk Insurance, discusses relationships, partners, and clients in the insurance industry. The episode underscores Elite Risk's ability to serve all three categories. Open communication is key, and they evaluate and provide solutions for diverse insurance needs. The host, Bruce Silverman, appreciates …
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Managing Reputational Risk: proactive crisis management
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In the latest episode, host Grant Bather, is joined by guest Nathan Miller, CEO OF US-based MillerInk. During the discussion, Grant and Nathan talk about the importance of embracing proactivity during a crisis, mastering media relations and using the correct tone and language with all audiences. The conversation also examines the challenges of acci…
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Band-Aids - Temporary Solutions in a Hardening Market
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In this episode of "Managing Risk Tomorrow," Bruce and Adam discuss the challenges and changes in the insurance industry. They delve into the concept of "bandaids" as temporary solutions for insurance challenges, particularly in a hardening market. They explore how businesses can navigate rising insurance costs and find creative solutions to meet t…
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In this podcast episode, Adam Perea, VP of Elite Risk Insurance, discusses captives as an insurance strategy with Bruce. While captives may not always be cheaper, Adam and Bruce emphasize the importance of proper structuring and understanding total cost of risk. Adam explains the captive creation process, the need for long-term commitment, and the …
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Deciding Eligibility: Assessing Clients for Hybrid Risk Transfer and Self-Insured Programs
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In the podcast, Jeff Kleid and Bruce Silverman explore the intricate world of risk management in the insurance industry. Jeff, drawing from his diverse experience, sheds light on the challenges brokers face when assessing clients' suitability for risk programs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' needs and preferences, discussing…
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Discover how businesses can strategically take on shared risk alongside carriers for better protection and cost management. Explore insightful conversations and practical approaches to navigating complex risk landscapes. Jeff Kleid, Founder VCL Risk 800-979-0176 jdkleid@eliterisk.comBy Victoria Insurance
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The Changing Tides of Insurance and InsureTech: Challenges and Creativity in 2023
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In this episode, Bruce and Jeff highlight the challenges of a hard market and emphasize the increasing need for creativity in insurance, especially for regular consumers who are affected by the changing landscape. They also touch on InsureTech and how it's evolving to address consumer needs, using examples like cancellation insurance for events. Je…
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Managing Reputational Risk: Stakeholder mapping and engagement
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In the latest episode of Managing Reputational Risk host Grant Bather is joined by Tom Ward, VP Sales at Onalytica. The conversation looks at how organisations must find and view stakeholders – and crucially how these stakeholders connect and engage with each other. The podcast also examines how organisations should filter their stakeholders and th…
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Managing Risk for Larger Businesses with Alternative Options
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In this podcast episode, Adam Perea from Elite Risk Insurance discusses the topic of alternative risk for larger businesses and agency options. We talk about the challenges faced by larger businesses, such as capacity and availability of coverage, in an ever-shifting market, as well as the concept of "putting skin in the game" where businesses take…
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Balancing Coverage and Costs for Businesses
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In this podcast episode, Adam Perea and Bruce Silverman discuss the challenges businesses face in the hardening insurance market and alternative risk solutions. They emphasize the need for businesses to balance coverage and costs while adapting to changing market conditions. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity and finding innov…
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Exploring Alternative Risk Coverage for Small and Midsize Businesses
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Adam Perea, the VP of Elite Risk Insurance, discusses alternative risk options for small and midsize businesses. Alternative risk provides businesses with additional ways to manage their insurance and risk management programs beyond traditional carriers, offering more options and opportunities. Perea explains that the assessment of a business's nee…
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Managing Reputational Risk; Misinformation and disinformation
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The latest episode of Managing Reputational Risk focuses on an interview with Gideon Blocq, CEO of Vinesight, a US firm with a revolutionary tool that uses advanced AI technology to detect suspicious share patterns across social media, regardless of the content format. This tool aims to help organisation identify harmful narratives before they gain…
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Bruce and Jeff talk about the importance of cyber insurance. Jeff explains that cyber risk is a dangerous issue for businesses and individuals, as sensitive information is stored online and can be easily accessed. He notes that cyber insurance used to be a relatively inexpensive coverage but has tripled in price over the past few years due to incre…
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Climate Change is here to stay. Bruce and Jeff discuss coverage and planning for the worst. Jeff Kleid, Founder VCL Risk 800-979-0176 jdkleid@eliterisk.comBy Victoria Insurance
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Jeff Kleid, founder of Victoria Insurance, and Bruce Silverman discuss the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and how they've had to adapt. The pandemic has caused businesses to shut down and pivot in the way they operate. Jeff compares the need for businesses to adapt to pandemics to the need for businesses to adapt to climate change. He advises bus…
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Managing Reputational Risk; social media in a crisis
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In the latest episode, host Grant Bather speaks with Head of Corporate and Social Media at Rostrum, Sophie Mellish. The conversation looks at the role of social media in a crisis, and the steps social media teams can take in a media storm.By Grant Bather
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Welcome back! In this episode, host Grant Bather is joined by sports PR consultant Ben Nichols to talk about issues involving sport, and how to manage the communications response to crises.By Grant Bather
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We're taking a short break in August but join us again in September for more conversations around managing reputational risk!By Grant Bather
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Media Law and Reputation Management - Episode 7
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Episode seven features Jonathan Coad, to discuss his book ‘Reputation Matters – How to protect your professional reputation’ and chat about how PR and lawyers can work together to help clients in crisis. Hosted and produced by Rostrum’ Director of Reputation, in-house media trainer and crisis lead Grant Bather, the podcast examines how organisation…
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Managing Reputational Risk: The lawyers perspective
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Hosted and produced by Rostrum’s in-house trainer and crisis lead, Grant Bather, episode six sees Grant discuss the legal implications of a negative reputational issue with Oliver Fairhurst from law firm Lewis Silkin. Throughout the podcast Grant and Oliver return to the theme of preparation. They discuss steps organisations can take to mitigate in…
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Managing Reputational Risk; The importance of media monitoring
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In episode five, Grant and his guest, Fiona Moore from ECI Partners, discuss the importance of media monitoring and measurement to ensure a clear, defined approach to proactive media engagement. During the podcast Fiona and Grant discuss how organisations large and small can take steps to track, and score their media engagement to ensure that they …
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In episode four, Grant and his guests discuss the impact of ‘The Great Resignation’ and how businesses of all sizes can find, nurture and retain talent. Grant is joined by Adam Gordon and Noelle Murphy to discuss the topic of staff hiring and retention. Adam is co-founder and CEO at Candidate.ID, a marketing automation SaaS platform for HR teams at…
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Welcome to 'Managing Reputational Risk' a Rostrum Agency podcast. The podcast is hosted by Rostrum’s in-house trainer and crisis lead, Grant Bather, and looks at all things reputational risk from a communications standpoint. In this episode Grant is joined by Tim El-Sheikh, CEO and Co-Founder of Nebuli to discuss AI and data ethics and how data can…
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Welcome to 'Managing Reputational Risk' a Rostrum Agency podcast. The podcast is hosted by Rostrum’s in-house trainer and crisis lead, Grant Bather, and looks at all things reputational risk from a communications standpoint. In this episode Grant is joined by Mark MacGregor to discuss 'reputational credit' and how - and what - organisations can lea…
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Welcome to 'Managing Reputational Risk' a Rostrum Agency podcast. In the first episode, host Grant Bather is joined by Andrew Devereux and Jacob Weiss, analysts at Healix International, to discuss what constitutes a crisis, how Healix helps clients across the globe, and the steps that every organisation can take to mitigate and minimise risk.…
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Teaser episode - Managing Reputational Risk. A Rostrum Agency PodcastBy Grant Bather
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Are you protecting your price and, in turn, your profit during the bid phase? On this latest episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating and addressing proposed contract terms as part of the bid process on private projects. I also offer ideas for leveling the playing field on public projects, where contract terms may be non-negotiable. About th…
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Critical Project Documents - Part V (Meeting Minutes)
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The final episode of my series with Brian Furniss, P.E. covers another important communication tool on construction projects - meeting minutes. We address the importance of not only attending progress meetings, but of completely and accurately documenting the matters discussed at the meetings. Brian provides insight into the items/topics that shoul…
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Critical Project Documents - Part IV (Schedule Narratives)
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On this latest installment of my ongoing series with Brian Furniss, P.E., we discuss a project communication tool that is somewhat underutilized - schedule narratives. Like other critical project documents covered in this series, the schedule narrative provides an opportunity to not only communicate valuable information to the owner, but also to do…
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Critical Project Documents - Part III (Change Orders)
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Are you taking unnecessary risks with respect to the performance of changed or additional work? Are you including all essential information in your change orders? Have you focused on whether proposed change order language waives your right to additional time or money for unrelated items? Learn more about these concerns and more on this latest episo…
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Are you properly utilizing daily reports to create a historical record on your projects? Do they include the information that may become essential if a claim arises? Find out about the benefits of taking a proactive approach to daily reports on this latest episode with guest Brian Furniss, P.E.By managingtherisk
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Are you sure you should click send on that email? This is the first episode in a multi-part series discussing various project documents that are often critical to resolving a dispute. Brian Furniss, P.E. joins me to provide his insight into the role project documents play in the successful resolution of disputes and the importance of taking a proac…
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Preserving Claims for Design Delays on Design-Build Projects
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Rob Smedley, AIA, joins me to discuss challenges with managing the design phase of design-build projects and preserving claims for impacts to the design schedule. Rob is the Design Build Manager for Buildings at RS&H and serves as both the National and Florida Region Membership Chair of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The episode kick…
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Is an email sufficient to provide notice of a claim under a construction contract? Listen to the latest episode to find out. This is the latest installment in a series of episodes that will focus on common risk-shifting provisions in construction contracts. Using the 2017 AIA A201 General Conditions as an example, I address the importance of unders…
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This is is the first in a series of episodes that will focus on common risk-shifting provisions in construction contracts. I address the misconception that liquidated damages can be used by an owner as a penalty for the failure to timely complete a project. I also offer some examples of liquidated damages clauses that are unenforceable under Florid…
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Workers' Compensation Best Practices - Part 4
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Best-selling author Rick Dalrymple returns for the the final episode in our four-part series on Workers' Compensation Best Practices. In this episode, Rick shares post-claim policies and procedures that employers can implement to reduce the expense of claims. About the host: Chad Walker is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar. He …
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Workers' Compensation Best Practices - Part 3
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Workers’ comp claims seem almost inevitable in the construction industry. To effectively manage the risk of those claims, employers should implement return to work programs and other strategies designed to reduce the impact of a claim before it occurs. In our latest episode, best-selling author Rick Dalrymple will share his top pre-claim strategies…
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Workers' Compensation Best Practices - Part 2
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Are you using health questionnaire's as part of your process for managing the risk of workers' compensation claims? In this second episode of my four-part series with best-selling author Rick Dalrymple, Rick will share strategies for reducing workers' comp costs after making an offer or conditional offer of employment.…
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Workers' Compensation Best Practices - Part 1
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Workers' compensation claims can have a significant impact on profitability. On today's episode, I'm pleased to welcome Rick Dalrymple, a risk management consultant and best selling author on the subject of best practices in workers' comp administraiton. This episode is the first in a four-part series in which Rick will share practical strategies f…
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On this episode, I talk about a risk alloction tool that is often overlooked - the construction contract. I share some thoughts on negotiation strategy, talk about the documents that establish the contract terms, and address the importance of understanding the terms that allocate risk. This episode will serve as the foundation for future episodes o…
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