Crane Talk

Legal Fears in the Crane Industry and How To Handle Catastrophes

February 13, 2024 Ron Thompson, Gene Greine Episode 2
Legal Fears in the Crane Industry and How To Handle Catastrophes
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Crane Talk
Legal Fears in the Crane Industry and How To Handle Catastrophes
Feb 13, 2024 Episode 2
Ron Thompson, Gene Greine

Strap in for a ride through the misunderstood landscape of crane accidents and the reality behind the statistics, where the culprit is more than just operator error. We're discussing the critical need for preparedness in the face of catastrophe, involving claims specialists and forensic engineers—because disasters don't wait for business hours. 

We also talk about the The Texas Crane Owners Association winter meeting, new legislation designed to protect crane companies in TX, and share what we have been up to recently.


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

Strap in for a ride through the misunderstood landscape of crane accidents and the reality behind the statistics, where the culprit is more than just operator error. We're discussing the critical need for preparedness in the face of catastrophe, involving claims specialists and forensic engineers—because disasters don't wait for business hours. 

We also talk about the The Texas Crane Owners Association winter meeting, new legislation designed to protect crane companies in TX, and share what we have been up to recently.


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.