Crane Talk

Crane Industry Giants on Construction, Legislation, and Telematics

January 16, 2024 Ron Thompson, Gene Greine Episode 1
Crane Industry Giants on Construction, Legislation, and Telematics
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Crane Talk
Crane Industry Giants on Construction, Legislation, and Telematics
Jan 16, 2024 Episode 1
Ron Thompson, Gene Greine

Come hang out as we cover crane rigging, heavy construction, and the critical importance of insurance with Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, two industry titans that have seen quite a lot in the crane insurance business.

Cap off this episode with high-flying stories that illustrate the day-to-day exhilaration of insuring some of the country's most ambitious projects. Laughter might not be the first thing you associate with crane insurance, but when a Hollywood movie’s antics become part of the job, it's hard not to crack a smile. Beyond the humor, we offer grounded advice on staying ahead with the latest in telematics and legal developments, ensuring that whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the high-stakes world of cranes, this conversation will elevate your understanding.




About the Show

Crane talk is a podcast hosted by Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, 2 highly successful insurance producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

About Ron:

Ron has been specializing in the heavy iron insurance world as a broker since 1992. In the complex world of heavy iron risk exposure, Ron’s expertise is in contractual risk transfer, contract review, fleet safety management where “rubber meets the road” and keeping clients updated on legislative issues that effect the crane & rigging industry and maximizing profit for his clientele.

About Gene:

Gene Greiner is Vice President of commercial insurance for CoVerica with 15 years of focus on heavy construction risk. Based in Dallas, TX, he is deeply embedded in serving this industry’s risk transfer needs and, enjoys active advocacy though the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Texas Crane Owners Association.


New episodes drop every-other-Tuesday. Please drop us a line if you have a question or suggestion; you can reach us at podcast@coverica.com. Finally, if you like the podcast, we encourage you to subscribe and leave us a review.

Show Notes

Come hang out as we cover crane rigging, heavy construction, and the critical importance of insurance with Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, two industry titans that have seen quite a lot in the crane insurance business.

Cap off this episode with high-flying stories that illustrate the day-to-day exhilaration of insuring some of the country's most ambitious projects. Laughter might not be the first thing you associate with crane insurance, but when a Hollywood movie’s antics become part of the job, it's hard not to crack a smile. Beyond the humor, we offer grounded advice on staying ahead with the latest in telematics and legal developments, ensuring that whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about the high-stakes world of cranes, this conversation will elevate your understanding.




About the Show

Crane talk is a podcast hosted by Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, 2 highly successful insurance producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

About Ron:

Ron has been specializing in the heavy iron insurance world as a broker since 1992. In the complex world of heavy iron risk exposure, Ron’s expertise is in contractual risk transfer, contract review, fleet safety management where “rubber meets the road” and keeping clients updated on legislative issues that effect the crane & rigging industry and maximizing profit for his clientele.

About Gene:

Gene Greiner is Vice President of commercial insurance for CoVerica with 15 years of focus on heavy construction risk. Based in Dallas, TX, he is deeply embedded in serving this industry’s risk transfer needs and, enjoys active advocacy though the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Texas Crane Owners Association.


New episodes drop every-other-Tuesday. Please drop us a line if you have a question or suggestion; you can reach us at podcast@coverica.com. Finally, if you like the podcast, we encourage you to subscribe and leave us a review.