Best Excess & Surplus Podcasts (2024)

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Charting A Course Through the E&S Property Market 20:42

22d ago20:42

20:42

Gain valuable insight into the ever-changing E&S property market with CRC Group's property brokers, David Christopher and Jonas Williams. This episode peels back the layers of market trends as the calendar flips from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the significant role of quota share and layered business in navigating complex accounts. Get ready to gras…

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Crafting a Safety Net for Cosmetics Recall Challenges 18:05

1M ago18:05

18:05

Learn how to traverse the evolving cosmetics industry regulatory landscape with CRC Group Casualty Brokers John O'Malley and Chris Martin. They discuss the changes brought into effect by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act as well as its ripple effects across the industry. From increased reporting and FDA registration to the increased ris…

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Navigating the Senior Living Insurance Landscape 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Listen in as Lee McClure a Senior Healthcare Broker with Team CRC in Birmingham, Truitt Taylor, a Broker with CRC Group’s Jackson, MS office, and Rebecca Adelman, founder of Adelman Claims Management, discuss the terrain of the senior living insurance marketplace. Our guests discuss evolving litigation trends, from staffing quandaries to medication…

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Navigating the Ins and Outs of Security Firm Insurance 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

Are you ready to navigate the security guard insurance market? Prepare to arm yourself with the essential knowledge shared by industry specialists Vince Polese and Greg Zschiesche . In our latest episode, we tackle the shrinking pool of insurers, dissect the nuances of liability concerns that have come to the forefront with cases like the Surfside …

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Dwelling Dilemmas: Navigating Habitational Property Marketplace Challenges 23:17

4M ago23:17

23:17

In this episode we attempt to unravel the complexities of Habitational property insurance with Daniel Ball, a Property Broker with CRC's Boca Raton, FL office and David Pagomian, President of CRC's Red Bank, NJ office. Join us as we traverse the labyrinth of skyrocketing property valuations and the resultant seismic shifts in coverage layers. The s…

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Cyber Sentinel: EDR’s Role in Modern Business Protection 13:20

5M ago13:20

13:20

As the world of remote work continues to explode, so does the need for robust cybersecurity solutions. In our latest episode, we're joined by Chris Zepeda, an Associate Broker with CRC Group’s Boca Raton, FL office, and Alexandra Kish, an Associate Broker with our Dallas, TX office. They are going to enlighten us on the often misunderstood, yet inc…

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Rain & Risk: Why Flood Insurance Matters More Than You Think 23:29

5M ago23:29

23:29

Today we’re jumping into the deep end with Ben Tschepikow, a Broker with Argenia, a CRC Group Company located in Little Rock, AR as well as Emma Grimshaw, an Underwriting Manager with Liberty Specialty Markets in London. They're going to discuss navigating today's flood insurance market. Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snaps…

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On the Rocks: Navigating the Liquor Liability Insurance Landscape 29:28

6M ago29:28

29:28

The holidays will be here before we know it and with the holidays come parties, and social gatherings with colleagues, friends, and family. Alcohol also tends to flow a little more freely than at other times of the year, making it a perfect time for us to explore the world of liquor liability insurance. Today we're in the studio with CRC Sumter Off…

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Stock Throughput State of the Market 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

July 1st property renewals saw high prices and capacity cuts, but in the middle the toughest property market in recent history, the stock throughput market offered some relief. Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Ted Clayton, a Senior Property Broker & Office President of CRC Group’s Santa Ana, California office, and Farrah Schubmehl, Senior Prop…

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Evolving PFAS Regulations Heighten Environmental Risks 20:30

8M ago20:30

20:30

PFAS have been referred to by some as the next asbestos when it comes to their potential health impacts and claims potential. Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Jim Hamilton, Senior Broker and CRC Group’s Environmental Practice Group Leader, as well as Sean McLaughlin, Inside Broker, with our Philadelphia office. Both specialize in Environmental…

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FDA Rule Change 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

Significant changes are coming to the farming industry. The FDA’s recent traceability rule changes increase the product recall risk for food producers. Today, Scott and Amanda are joined by Jon O’Malley an Associate Broker with CRC Group's Minneapolis office where he specializes in Product Recall exposures, as well as Chris Martin, also a Casualty …

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Public Works Construction 19:10

8M ago19:10

19:10

We're delving into the challenges and opportunities when it comes to insuring public works construction in the U.S. in light of the pressing need for nationwide infrastructure upgrades. Amanda and Scott are joined by Jeff Dunn and Ryan Nadler, Casualty Brokers with CRC Group’s Norcross, Georgia office as well as Josh Levy, Casualty Broker with our …

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Tech Risks: How Pixels and Biometrics Lead to Privacy Claims 28:09

8M ago28:09

28:09

Pixels and Biometrics are a hot topic. They’ve been referred to by some as the next asbestos when it comes to their potential health impacts and claims potential. Today, Scott and Amanda are joined by Mike Edmonds, an Assistant Vice President with CRC Group’s Seattle office where he specializes in Cyber & Technology, E&O, Healthcare, and Management…

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Letting Go of What You Have In Order To Receive More 6:02

10M ago6:02

6:02

A principle of success

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Overage and surplus funds leads, should you pursue old or new deals? 5:00

10M ago5:00

5:00

Learn more at overagesyndicate.com

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Cannabis State of the Market 19:57

10M ago19:57

19:57

The cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly. It’s expected to be worth $134.4 billion by 2030. With that kind of growth, it’s clear the industry is shedding its taboo status in some areas, but many insurance carriers are still hesitant to consider cannabis coverage, and the majority of insurance business finds a home in the E&S marketplace. In …

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Downfalls of the Overages & Surplus Funds Business Today 15:07

11M ago15:07

15:07

Today we'll discuss some of the negatives of this business and how to mitigate some of the risks.

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How To Creat A Surplus Funds Business That Lasts… 6:48

12M ago6:48

6:48

Failure to implement these two lesson could cause the end of your business.

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Telemedicine Is Here To Stay 25:40

12M ago25:40

25:40

Telemedicine is here to stay and it’s impacting the insurance needs of healthcare providers. In this episode, Amanda and Scott are joined by Josh Anderson and Conner Madey - Brokers with CRC Group’s Chicago Office where they specialize in Healthcare Liability, as well as Scott Scheiblin, a Broker with CRC Group’s Denver office. The topic: How telem…

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Changes in Tax Sale Overage Industry 4:44

12M ago4:44

4:44

Discussing current changes as a result of the US Supreme Court Case: Tyler vs. Hennepin County.

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Why Every Restaurant Needs Foodborne Illness Insurance 18:37

1y ago18:37

18:37

All it takes is one bad batch of inventory to cause a foodborne illness outbreak in a restaurant, which can be a costly risk for owners. The fallout can include lost inventory, a drop in sales, and long-term reputational damage. Unfortunately, many restaurants don’t carry foodborne illness insurance, which can cover the financial and reputational f…

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Primary Trucking State of the Market 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

The trucking industry faced several challenges in 2022, but rate growth for primary auto insurance flattened for the first time in years. Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Chris Slezak, Director of CRC Group’s Central Transportation Region, Julie Sirois, Director of CRC Group’s Northeast Transportation Region, and Alek Turko, Managing Underwrit…

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Do I Partner With People On Surplus Funds & Tax Sale Overage Real Estate Deals? 5:25

1y ago5:25

5:25

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How Do You Know Who’s Owed The Overage/Surplus Funds and How Do You Find Out 9:08

1y ago9:08

9:08

Today we will talk about the importance of knowing and confirming who is owed the Overage or Surplus Funds generated rated from a tax sale or a mortgage foreclosure. And we also cover how do you find that information, and the dangers of simply assuming that online lists of surplus funds have the correct person on them. Find the resources mentioned …

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Summary of Success 13:30

1y ago13:30

13:30

Episode 72 - If you’ve been listening to the last few episodes, we’ve been breaking down the steps you need to consider before starting a business. The concepts shared in these episodes are the foundation of building a successful business, no matter what kind. Bottom line in business is You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know You see, too many people ju…

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Can You Work The Overage Business Virtually & How Much Can You Typically Make Per Deal? 4:31

1y ago4:31

4:31

Today we’ll highlight a case study of a recent deal and discuss what an average payday looks like on a surplus funds deal. We’ll also discuss if this business can be worked from home or do you have to be located in the USA?

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The Progression To Six Figures… 6:01

1y ago6:01

6:01

In this episode we will hear from one of my successful students Elmer. He shares how he has progressed since getting started to having a six figure business working part time hours. To gain access to the same program he used to create these results check out: https://school.overagecourse.com/?affcode=409166_7nf-wmeh If you're new and just learning …

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How To Get Tax Overage Lists: 4 Methods You Can Use Today. 8:09

1y ago8:09

8:09

Wanting to know how to get a tax overage list, excess funds list or surplus funds list? Listen to today’s episode and you will discover 4 different ways for you to obtain excess funds, tax sale overages and surplus funds lists. To access the $1,000,000 lead overage list mentioned in this episode check out the overage syndicate program, section 8. T…

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Cyber War Exclusions 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

Cybercriminals have turned the internet into a virtual battlefield, but insurers are increasingly worried about the growing risks that actual war and state-sponsored attacks pose to the market. Many insurers are adding new cyber war and terrorism exclusions to their cyber policies that further complicate an already complex marketplace. Amanda and S…

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Business Pre Planning Part 2 15:55

1y ago15:55

15:55

EP -71 If you haven't listened to episodes 65-71, they set the stage for this final episode on things to think about when starting your own insurance business. Regardless if you are starting an agency, an insurance company or a related business to the insurance industry like technology, claims or risk management, the concepts of starting a business…

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Business Pre Planning Part 1 9:57

1y ago9:57

9:57

EP - 70 This episode provides additional insight into starting your own business in the insurance industry. We'll cover ideas to help you map out the process over the course of several months so you don’t have to do everything at one time. We'll talk about tasks that can be broken down over 12 months or done in 30 days if you don't have much time. …

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Who Should Be On Your Team 17:07

1y ago17:07

17:07

EP 69 - We get training for being an insurance agent but we don’t get training for being a business owner. They are two completely different hats. If you want to succeed in Business you need to have a team. I was recently listening to another podcast with an angel investor and she said the first thing she looks for is who is on the team and what is…

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VPN & MFA: Why Cyber Insurance Applicants Need Both 11:44

1y ago11:44

11:44

These days utilizing only a Virtual Private Network may not be enough to qualify for a cyber insurance policy. Insurers want companies to have not only a VPN but also Multi-Factor Authentication in place for remote network access. Unfortunately, many clients don’t understand the need to use both together. Many assume a VPN is enough to protect agai…

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The Challenges of Insuring Healthcare Staffing Companies 15:37

1y ago15:37

15:37

The pandemic exacerbated healthcare staffing shortages, pushing many organizations to rely on staffing agencies for help. However, this can increase the risk of claims. Because claim severity continues to be an issue, many markets have narrowed their appetite or chosen to exit the sector entirely, creating a harder insurance landscape for healthcar…

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How Digitization Is Driving Cyber Risk for Motor Carriers 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

From electronic logging devices (ELDs) to logistics and maintenance software, trucking companies are utilizing innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity. Unfortunately, this often leads to increased cyber risk. In this episode we talk with two of CRC Group’s brokers - Chris Hunter, a Broker specializing in Transportation with C…

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Utilizing Assessments to Help Prevent Behavioral Health Violence Claims 13:33

1y ago13:33

13:33

Behavioral healthcare providers can help mitigate growing violence rates by adequately assessing the risk of violence a patient presents toward others. The right behavioral healthcare assessments can help protect people from harm and prevent professional liability claims. In this episode, we’re joined by Sue Cohen, the Executive Vice President of N…

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Miya's Law: What Agents Need to Know 13:18

1+ y ago13:18

13:18

In 2021, 19-year-old Orlando student Miya Marcano was tragically killed in her apartment by a 27-year-old maintenance employee with access to her apartment complex’s master key fob. In response to this tragedy and a growing trend of violence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 898, known as “Miya’s Law,” at the end of June 2022. The n…

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Hurricane Ian with Meteorologist James Spann and Chris Carlson 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

21:35

Hurricane Ian has proved to be a significant event for the insurance industry. In this episode, we talk with Nationally Renowned TV Meteorologist James Spann from ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL. Also, Chris Carlson, the property practice leader for CRC Group, joins us to talk about the damage estimates and what this means for the insurance industry. A…

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Uncertainty Mark-up for Catastrophe Coverage 13:57

1+ y ago13:57

13:57

Uncertainty can prove costly when it comes to purchasing property insurance. When pricing catastrophe risks, underwriters must be able to quantify them accurately. Where uncertainties arise, underwriters often adjust prices in an attempt to compensate for the unknown or decline the risk entirely. Uncertainty also tends to drive up the loss estimate…

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Energy State of the Market 16:03

1+ y ago16:03

16:03

After a year of slashed demand in 2020, global oil demand surged in 2021 as the world began to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. In 2022, energy demand and commodity prices are still up, indicating that the energy industry is strong (source 3). Refineries are operating at approximately 95% capacity, and many companies would like to expand oper…

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Senior Living Market Easing but Reprieve May be Brief 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

17:05

Senior Living Market Easing but Reprieve May be Brief After a year or two of hardening, the insurance market for senior living facilities took another hit in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s new wave of compounding challenges. Brokers working with these healthcare organizations were warned to keep a wary eye on increased liability and tighter un…

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NOAA Climatologist Matthew Rosencrans | Hurricane and Climate Predictions for Insurance 18:10

2y ago18:10

18:10

Matthew Rosencrans from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center takes us through the future of property risk, including hurricanes, climate change, and more. Is climate change causing sea levels to rise? The answer may surprise you! How many named storms will we see in 2022? According to the best data, what can we expect in the next 5 to 10 years? After…

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Cyber REDY® Index | 1st Quarter 2022 3:57

2y ago3:57

3:57

The REDY® Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY® Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectatio…

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EPL Coverage Gaps with Professional Employer Organizations 15:42

2y ago15:42

15:42

In today's economic environment, many companies have difficulty hiring and retaining sufficient staff to operate. More small and mid-sized companies without dedicated internal administrative or HR staff partner with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to help offload administrative burdens. In addition to providing HR, benefits, and payroll …

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Tips for Beginning the Auction Process 3:32

2y ago3:32

3:32

What to Expect at the Start of Your Auction Process In this episode, K-Bid's Chris Schwartz asks Mike Hopper more about how to begin the auction process. What does getting the ball rolling on the auction process look like? And how much time should you take to prep for a sale? While many of this depends on what you're looking to sell, Mike delivers …

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What Do Clients Most Enjoy About the Auction Process? 3:51

2y ago3:51

3:51

You'll Enjoy Getting the Most Out of SLA! Mike Hopper and Chris Schwartz discuss more about the auction process, including how easy Surplus Liquidation Auctions make it on clients. If you're considering selling, there's no better time than now! Auctions are fetching high prices and we're helping clients maximize their returns! Get in touch with us …

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Current Climate of Asset Liquidation 2:59

2y ago2:59

2:59

Now is the Time to Sell with SLA! Chris Schwartz and Mike Hopper discuss how inflation and other factors have contributed to a favorable sellers market in the auction industry. If you have equipment or items you're looking to sell, now is the time to pull the trigger, and Surplus Liquidation Auctions can help! What You’ll Learn Inflation and other …

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Maximize Your Auction Outcome 6:36

2y ago6:36

6:36

Catering Your Auction Strategy to Your Unique Sale Mike Hopper and Chris Schwartz sit down to talk about auction tips to get the most out of your sales! Mike notes that selling isn't a "one size fits all" situation, and that each auction requires its own unique prep, something which Surplus Liquidation Auctions excels at! If you're looking to sell,…

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Understanding The Business Owner Mindset 10:43

2y ago10:43

10:43

Today’s episode is one of several episodes about how to get started in the insurance business. I’m not talking about becoming an agent, I’m talking to those of you that are thinking about starting an agency, an insurance company, or an an insuretech business. There’s a lot more to hanging a shingle that says you are open. As part of the planning pr…

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Is Third-Party Litigation Funding Contributing to Social Inflation? 11:12

2y ago11:12

11:12

Over the last decade, third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has evolved into a $17 billion industry worldwide, and 52% of that money is being spent in the U.S., making TPLF a key contributor to social inflation, hiking up jury awards and claim settlements that may have a significant impact on insurance prices and coverage availability. What is it? …

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