Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet
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44 episodes
How Moody Insurance Cut Proposal Time by 90% Using AI
Insurance agencies are sitting on a productivity problem most haven't fully named — account managers spending four to five hours on renewal proposals, document reviews, and contract cross-checks that AI can now handle in a fraction of the time....
How Outmarket AI Is Transforming Insurance Workflows for Independent Agencies
Independent agencies are being asked to move faster, manage more data, and deliver more value without increasing headcount. Outmarket AI was built to solve exactly that challenge.In this episode, RiskProNet Executive Director Matt Sasso ...
What’s Next for RiskProNet in 2026 with Executive Director, Matt Sasso
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, host Kyle Watts talks with Matt Sasso, Executive Director of RiskProNet, to reflect on a transformative year for the network—and lay out what’s ahead in 2026.From a compl...
Botanical Gardens & Risk Coverage: Glasshouses, Storms, and Slips with Kim Slager of BHS Insurance
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, we’re joined by Kim Slager, President of Commercial Lines at BHS Insurance, to dive into one of the most unique and misunderstood sectors in insurance: botanical gardens....
How Moody and M3 Are Solving Insurance’s Talent Problem
In this special two-part episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, host Chip Arenchild talks with leaders and interns from Moody Insurance and M3 Insurance to explore how real internship programs are shaping the future of the independen...
Win in a Shrinking Apartment Insurance Market with Dustin Thome of Buckner Insurance
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet, Kyle Watts and Matt Sasso talk with Dustin Thome, Executive Vice President of Buckner Insurance in Denver, about their Elite Property Insurance Program. Underwri...
4 Generations, 1 Workforce: Solving the Insurance Talent Gap with Luis Rivera
Luis Rivera of Solutions 21 joins host Chip Arenchild to explore the real challenge facing independent insurance agencies: developing the next generation of leaders. From military insights to succession planning analogies, this episode uncovers...
How the California Wildfires Changed Insurance Policies: Rate Reform and Recovery
In this follow-up conversation with Jill Epstein, CEO of IABCal, we dive deep into the state of the California insurance marketplace following the devastating January wildfires. Jill walks us through major regulatory shifts, including the commi...
Agencies within Agencies: The Story of M3 Elevate with Matt Cranney - Part 2
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet, we continue our insightful conversation with Matt Cranney from M3 Insurance. Matt leads M3 Elevate, a pioneering small business insurance division that ...
Agencies within Agencies: The Story of M3 Elevate with Matt Cranney - Part 1
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet, we sit down with Matt Cranney of M3 insurance to explore the unique approach behind their small commercial unit, M3 Elevate. Matt shares his journey from Liverpo...
Disaster-Proofing Your Agency: Lessons from Houston with Cheryl Sanders
In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage" with RiskProNet, Cheryl Sanders from Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates in Houston shares her expertise on disaster recovery planning for insurance agencies, drawing from real-lif...
Matt Sasso: Building a Stronger RiskProNet Community
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, we sit down with Matt Sasso, the new Executive Director of RiskProNet. Matt shares insights from his 40-year career in the insurance industry, his motivations for joining RiskPr...
The Future of Insurance Brokerage: AI and Data with Erik Vandermause
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, we chat with Erik Vandermause from M3 Insurance, who leads the Applied Intelligence team focused on data analytics, digital solutions, and CRM strategies. Erik talks about Broke...
Unmasking the Insurance Industry in California with Jill Epstein of IIABCal
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, we sit down with Jill Epstein, the Executive Director of IABCal (Independent Agents & Brokers of California), to discuss the ongoing property insurance challenges in California. Jill...
How Specialization Transformed M3 Agency: Insights from Brad Reitzner - Part 2
In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with Risk ProNet," host Chip Arenchild continues his conversation with Brad Reitzner, Executive Vice President of Property and Casualty at M3 Agency, to discuss the transformative power ...
How Specialization Transformed M3 Agency: Insights from Brad Reitzner - Part 1
In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with Risk ProNet," host Chip Arenchild welcomes Brad Reitzner, Executive Vice President of Property and Casualty at M3 Agency, to discuss the transformative power of specialization. M3 A...
Bridging the Gaps: Young Professionals and Women Working in Insurance with Kelsey Swingle-Robertson
In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with Risk Pro Net," host Chip Arenchild sits down with Kelsey Swingle-Robertson from Swingle Collins in Dallas, Texas. Kelsey shares her unique journey from working at JP Morgan to joini...
Unlocking the Secrets of Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Insights from Adam Aguilar
In this episode of “Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage,” Chip Arenchild welcomes Adam Aguilar from Action Pharmaceutical Consulting to demystify the world of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). With healthcare costs rising, understanding PBMs ...
How Parametric Insurance Is Changing the Game with Garrett Koehn
Dive into the world of parametric insurance with Garrett Koehn, President of Executive Lines and Chief Innovation Officer at CRC. In this episode of "Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet," Garrett sheds light on the origins of ...
Navigating 2024 with Webb Milward – Unveiling Trends, Transaction Value, and the Run vs. Build Mindset
In this week's episode we are joined by Webb Milward, the Head of Strategic Development at Reagan Consulting. Tune in as we dive into trends to look out for in 2024, the Run vs. Build agency, Screamin’ Mimi’s, and so much more! 00:3...
The Approach to Success When it Comes to Benefits and Communicating Rate Increases to Clients with John Melborn
In this week's episode we are joined by John Melbon, the benefits division leader at SullivanCurtisMonroe which is located in Southern California. We dive into benefits, alternative funding, what is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and more!...
Bolton Street, Developing Programs, and Program Eligibility with Geraldine DelPrete from SterlingRisk
In today’s episode we are joined by Geraldine DelPrete, the President of Programs at SterlingRisk. Tune in to learn more about Bolton Street, creating programs, program eligibility, and more!00:34 - Episode start and guest introduction. ...
Being an employee-centric agency and how that has contributed to CMR’s success with Travis Pearson
In this week's episode we are joined by Travis Pearson the CEO of CMR Risk and Insurance, Inc. Today we dive into CMR, how they are doing with the current market, why CMR wanted to join RPN, and more!00:34 - Episode start and guest intro...
Unveiling the London Market: Common Perceptions, Misconceptions, and Maximizing on Opportunities with David Price
In this week's episode we are joined by David Price who is the President and CEO of Fenchurch Broking in London. Today we are going to talk a little bit about the London market, the perceptions and misperceptions of what that market is, how to ...
JKJ's Development of International Business, What it has Grown into Today and more with Bruce White
In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage With RiskProNet, host Chip introduces Bruce White, a Partner at JKJ, who specializes in their international business unit. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of handling insura...