What’s the sharing economy? Think Uber. There was a need for transportation and a surplus of drivers. With the sharing economy, there was an opportunity to optimize underutilized assets. Same thing happens in insurance. Kevin Brooks, an agency partner at Johnson Kendall Johnson, discusses how the sharing economy works within the world of insurance. Listen to Chip and Kevin dive into how insurance companies work smarter to optimize assets in the sharing economy.
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With inflation at its highest since the 1980s, American homeowners are experiencing painful insurance premiums and renewal rates. The cost of building new homes is more than last year. Global supply shortages create surges in construction labor and material costs. As a partner at Johnson Kendall Johnson insurance agency, Kevin Brooks specializes in homeowners insurance. Homeowners across America want to make keep their home safe from wildfires and water damage. Listen to Chip and Kevin chat about insurance’s role for safety in new home builds and against catastrophic events.
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Since specializing in construction and real estate, M3 Insurance Agency has seen massive company and culture growth. This new direction in the construction industry means learning the ins and outs of general liability contracts for their clients. For Scott Faris, a senior member of the Real Estate and Construction Risk Practice Group at M3 Insurance, specializing has provided opportunity for learning with other experts in the field. Listen to Chip and Scott discuss why specialization can elevate your agency.
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On the second of a two-part series, Chip speaks with Charles Comiskey of RiskTech Inc. about business insurance policies or Wraps. The industry has changed rapidly. Tune into this conversation about mitigating risk for large business projects involving contractors and employees.
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If you’re running a business or project with multiple employees, this episode is for you. Wrap insurance, an umbrella type policy, provides coverage for general contractors, subcontractors, and individual employees. Learn how you can navigate a wrap policy for your business or project with Charles Comiskey, President of RiskTech, Inc in Houston, Texas.
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Cybersecurity is simple. It’s based on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8, Matt Lee understands the significant measures to keep data protected and secure for your business. Since the internet boom, our ideas about technology and data have changed. So have our cybersecurity policies. Listen to Chip Arenchild and Matt Lee examine the infrastructure insurance brokers and IT providers use to protect data.
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Mitigation and risk assessment are increasingly important for businesses in the evolving cyber space. As an insurance consultant, Ryan Smith explains his collaborative efforts with IT and leadership teams to reinforce existing infrastructure and prepare businesses for cyber-attacks. Tune into this episode as Chip Arenchild and Ryan Smith explore how to select a good cyber insurance policy and what to do in the event of an attack.
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Insurance agencies are attempting to manage the high volume of cyber-attacks claimed each year. As cryptocurrency increases in popularity, so does the opportunity for individual cybercrime. What happens if the attacker comes back? Can you afford to pay the ransom again? Learn what you need to do to protect yourself and your business in today’s world of cybercrime. Join your host Chip Arenchild and cybercrime expert Patrick Hernandez from Sullivan Curtis Monroe on this episode about navigating cyber threats.
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Losing customers as a result of a cyber-attack may not be on your radar as a manufacturer or brick and mortar, but should it? Alexandra Bretschneider from RiskProNet Cyber Practice discusses how remote working has put cyber insurance to the forefront for businesses. The cyber world is still very young. Countries are still figuring out the proper legal action to deal with hackers. The insurance world knew this was coming. Now that we’re all online and working remotely, cyber insurance to protect against ransomware attacks is an important decision for all businesses. For more on cyber insurance, listen to the full episode.
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Fires, building collapses, and identity theft. There’s a lot going on the world right now. On this episode, Chip Arenchild interviews Troy Moody of Moody Insurance Agency about the current state of insurance agencies. Chip and Troy talk about the advantages of working with a local insurance broker. This episode covers why having a strategic advisor to help mitigate risk identification is a must.
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The Sharing Economy of Insurance with Kevin Brooks Part 2
27:49
Inflation and Homeowners insurance with Kevin Brooks
28:51
Specializing is a superpower with Scott Faris
28:05
Mitigate risk and navigate Wraps with Charles Comiskey Part 2
34:35
Mitigate risk and navigate Wraps with Charles Comiskey Part 1
30:04
The current cybersecurity landscape with Matt Lee of Pax8
32:38
Why preparing your business for cyber-crime is critical with Ryan Smith of Rigid Bits
41:34
How to navigate cyber threats in the wake of cybercrime and cryptocurrency
42:26
Ransomware and Cyber Insurance is for everyone now
45:22
Why You Need a Local Insurance Broker
14:42
Welcome to the Club
2:00