Risk & Resolve
The Risk & Resolve Podcast is your go-to resource for insightful conversations at the intersection of leadership, business ownership, and the insurance industry. Hosted by Ben Conner and Todd Hufford, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in an ever-changing world.
Each episode features candid discussions with business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders, exploring topics like innovation, risk management, and the strategies that drive success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or insurance professional, you’ll gain actionable insights and inspiration to navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Tune in to Risk & Resolve—where leadership meets resilience.
Episodes
58 episodes
From Chicago to the Big Ten: Kris Loving on Faith, Officiating, and Finding Ministry Everywhere
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Kristopher Loving, Big Ten football official, Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader, teacher, chaplain, and minister. Kris shares his journey fro...
Family Business, AI, and the Future of Work: Erik Braden on Building Braden Business Systems
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Erik Braden, Managing Partner of Braden Business Systems, to discuss family business, technology, growth, and leadership. Erik shares his journey f...
Activating Indiana Employers to Drive High-Value Healthcare Markets - 2026 NextGen Healthcare Summit Recording Series
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, a healthcare leader from the Employers’ Forum of Indiana (EFI) breaks down why employers—not the system—must drive healthcare reform. Drawing from decades in HR and benefits at Ford, this conversation dive...
Building Brotherhood & Purpose: Don Palmer and Greg Enas on Citizen 7
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Don Palmer and Greg Enas, co-founders of Citizen 7, to discuss male friendship, leadership, generosity, mentorship, and building mo...
Care Reimagined: Building a Sustainable Primary Care Model - 2026 NextGen Healthcare Summit Recording Series
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Thompson, founder of Nice Healthcare, shares a powerful story of tackling one of the hardest problems in modern society: healthcare. From his background in statistics to building a care model that delivers...
A Life of Service: Risk, Calling, and Paying It Forward with Tom Shevlot
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Tom Shevlot to explore a career shaped by leadership, risk, public service, and faith-driven impact. From senior roles at AT&T to serving on the Lawrence City ...
Community Powered-Care: A New Model for Sustainable Health Plans - 2026 NextGen Healthcare Summit Recording Series
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, industry leaders from Hancock Health and Conner Insurance explore a bold, community-driven healthcare model that aligns employers, providers, and patients around better outcomes and lower costs. Mov...
Faith, History, and the Search for Truth: Jerry Pattengale on Purpose, Artifacts, and Legacy
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with scholar, author, historian, and Museum of the Bible founding scholar Jerry Pattengale. Jerry shares his journey from poverty and homelessness to faith, scholarship...
Innovating Forward: Strategies for a More Sustainable Healthcare Future - 2026 NextGen Healthcare Summit Recording Series
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ricky Hancart and a panel of healthcare innovators unpack why employers feel stuck in a “pay and pray” system—and what it takes to break free. Featuring leaders across underwriting, pharmacy, surgical care...
Building with Purpose: Entrepreneurship, Discipline, and Fatherhood with Marcus Hall of California Closets
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Marcus Hall, President and Partner of California Closets Midwest, to explore his journey from small-town Indiana to entrepreneurship,...
The GLP-1 Equation: Balancing Innovation, Access & Cost - 2026 NextGen Healthcare Summit Recording Series
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, it breaks down the exploding cost of GLP-1 medications and why many organizations are spending millions on diabetes care—with little improvement in health outcomes. Featuring leaders from American S...
Why Your Doctor Can’t Care: The Broken System and the Rise of Direct Primary Care with Dr. Phillip Burrer
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Dr. Burrer, founder of Valor Direct Primary Care, to unpack what’s broken in modern healthcare—and how direct primary care (DPC) offe...
Becoming Churchill: Leadership, History, and the Power of Portrayal with Randy Otto
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Randy Otto—internationally recognized Winston Churchill portrayer, keynote speaker, and Churchill historian—to explore how one m...
Leading Through Pressure: Navy Lessons, CEO Decisions, and Building a Stronger Wabash with Brent Yeagy
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Brent Yeagy, President and CEO of Wabash, to explore his journey from small-town Indiana to the U.S. Navy submarine force and ultimatel...
Building a Family Insurance Empire: Risk, Faith, and 50 Years of Entrepreneurship
In this special in-person episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Jim Conner—second-generation insurance entrepreneur and former president of Conner Insurance—to unpack five decades o...
From Insurance Executive to Healthcare Whistleblower: Wendell Potter, President and Editor in Chief, Center for Health and Democracy and Health Care Un-Covered
In this powerful episode of Risk and Resolve, Wendell Potter shares his journey from health insurance executive at Cigna and Humana to becoming one of the most prominent whistleblowers in American healthcare reform. After decades ...
Bridging Business and Missions: Erik Cooper on Marketplace Ministry and Global Impact
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Erik Cooper, a leader whose career path moved from music to accounting to ministry—and back into the marketplace with a missio...
Faith, Power, and the Heartland: Micah Beckwith on Indiana’s Political Future
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to explore his journey from ministry and agriculture into statewide leadership. Bec...
Building A Purpose-Driven Agency That Wins Long-Term with Chance Benbow
Growth comes from clear values, brave creativity, and showing up for clients when it matters most. In this episode, we sit down with Chance Benbow, CEO of JDA Worldwide, to explore how a client-first mindset and faith-informed leadership...
Cybersecurity Preparedness and Cyber Liability Insurance: Prepare, Protect, and Recover
Cyber Risk Isn’t Just Tech—It’s Business ContinuityCyber threats aren’t just a tech problem—they’re a business problem. In this episode, we bring together a CISO and a senior cyber broker to show how organizations can prepare, pro...
Exposing the Great American Healthcare Heist: Whistleblowing, Reform, and $100M in Fraud with Chris Deacon
In this powerful episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Chris Deacon—former New Jersey Treasury official, whistleblower, and author of The Great American Healthcare Heist. Chris shares how she...
Looking Into 2026: Interest Rates, GLP-1 Impact, and the Future of Employer Health Plans
In this forward-looking episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford share predictions for 2026 across interest rates, employment trends, healthcare innovation, and the rising costs of insurance. They...
Inside Indiana’s Big “I”: Advocacy, Community, And The Future Of Independent Agencies with Steve Duff
Insurance sounds straightforward—until markets tighten, umbrellas shrink, and carriers pull back. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Duff, CEO of the Big “I” of Indiana, to unpack what’s really shaping the future of independent agen...
How Workplace Chaplaincy Solves Hidden Employee Struggles
What if the most valuable benefit in your company isn’t a perk, but a person? In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Schrader—president and CEO of Workforce Chaplains—to explore how confidential, relational care inside the workplace is addres...
Keystone Reset: The Future of Preventive Physical Therapy with Dr. Chad Nowlin
In this episode, Ben and Todd sit down with Dr. Chad Nowlin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Energy Physio. Dr. Chad shares his journey out of the traditional corporate physical therapy model and unveils his cash-pay approach...