Alliance NOW! Risk & Insurance Podcast Series

Discover how you can make a difference and help other high school students "Own their potential" by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner ! Established in 1991, the Center for Insurance and Risk Management (also known as The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management) supports Illinois State University's nationally recognized undergraduate insurance and risk management program and actuarial scien...

Empower the Future of Risk & Insurance​ Give back and help support educating and inspiring the next generation of professionals by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner or by bringing the CISR High School Program to your community! Emerging Talent Partners Program CISR High School Program   About Our Difference Maker: ​ Anne is a native Hoosier and a graduate of Indiana University.  She began her in...

Get the Industry's Latest Insights on Automotive Mobility Risk! The report sheds light on critical violation trends influencing the industry's current and future state of driving risk. SambaSafety tapped into an extensive database of motor vehicle record (MVR), telematics, and compliance, safety, and accountability (CSA) data to offer never-before-seen insights – from violation frequency to the pr...

Learn more about the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance's rebrand. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

In this Episode of Nat Alliance Now, Awkward Insurance Podcast hosts Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons are taking over, with the mission to dive deep into Pet Insurance insurance with guest, Mike Bechthold from Nationwide Pet Insurance. Join us as we explore the invaluable benefits Pet Health Insurance offers and the common misunderstandings that might be holding you back from providing this e...

Learn more about AlliBot. Meet the Alliance: Beth Benhart. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Listen now and nominate a colleague who is making a similar impact in our field! Matthew K. Cashion, Jr., CIC, CRM (Matt), born and raised in Little Rock, was enrolled in the seventh grade at Pulaski Academy upon its inception by his parents. Before graduating in 1977, he attended Boys State and served as state president of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). His next phase of life foun...

Learn more about the FSU Intercollegiate Insurance Sales Challenge: https://business.fsu.edu/departments/rmi/dr-hold-program/events/insurance-sales-challenge Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence an...

Try the Directory out: https://webapi.scic.com/SCICSearchDirectory/ Learn more about this Online Designee Directory here: https://www.scic.com/new-online-directory-launched-for-designation-holders/ . If you are a dues-paid designee and not appearing in the directory results, simply opt-in via your PROfile.   Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk &...

Richard Clarke, CIC, CPCU, RPLU Dick Clarke is a veteran of the property/liability insurance industry, having worked as underwriter, broker and consultant through hard and soft market cycles.  He was formerly Senior Vice President with the regional brokerage, J. Smith Lanier & Co. headquartered in Georgia, having retired late in 2016.   He publishes articles and teaches on a variety of executive l...

As a pioneer in innovative marketing, Peter has brought unique approaches to an industry that can be considered mundane. With a fresh perspective, he has started an insurance-focused marketing communications company, a successful podcast, spearheaded on-the-fly interviews at industry events, and constantly challenges his clients to think outside the box. Peter's dedication to excellence is evident...

Join Nat Alliance NOW Host, Mitch Dunford, as he discusses the exciting developments and innovations rolling out in 2024, with President & CEO William Hold, MBA, CRM, CISR, and Chief Experience Officer Danielle Janecka. The trio discusses Exclusive Update Options for Dues-Paid Designees, New Dynamics of Service Self-Paced Series, the new Learning Portal, the Community Social Platform, and advice t...

Jake Holehouse | President and CEO of HH Insurance Group Jake Holehouse is the President of HH Insurance in St. Petersburg, FL. He founded HH Insurance with his father, Ron Holehouse, in June 2018 and they have experienced rapid growth since the agency has opened. Jake grew up in the insurance industry working for his father’s agency throughout high school, Holehouse Insurance in St. Petersburg, F...

SambaSafety Report: From Perception to Practice: An Insight into Insurer Data Strategies and Sentiments John Barbagallo, former President of Commercial Lines at Progressive, brings 40 years of insurance experience to SambaSafety. As a Strategic Advisor, he specializes in leveraging technology and data to drive profitable growth, enhance decision-making, and foster continuous process improvement wi...

Join the Head of Faculty & Academic Development, Jay Williams, CIC, CRM, CRIS, MLIS, AIP, AAI, ACSR as he hosts special guests from Utica National Insurance Group: Tabitha DeGirolano, Errors & Omissions Risk Management Specialist, and Mark R. Angelucci, Senior Vice President and Insurance Agents Errors & Omissions Segment Leader. In this episode, the trio emphasizes the critical role of ongoing ed...

Take charge of your professional future and earn the esteemed CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Designation! CIC Program Overview CIC Courses Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Risk management veteran Lance Ewing CRM, ARM, ERMP reveals the keys to success, embracing change, and inspiring the next generation of industry professionals.​Emphasizing the importance of risk management in all industries and highlighting how being a risk management professional means being a leader, Lance inspires listeners to embrace the dynamic world of risk management with his passion for the...

Claire Richardson, CISR , Captive Consultant at  Hylant Global Captive Solutions , and National Alliance Board Member, hosts our inaugural Difference Makers podcast episode! On this special episode, Claire is joined by Chief Marketing Officer, Mitch Dunford and Bob Rogers, CLU, ChFC , a fantastic teacher and mentor for the National Alliance. Tune in as the trio looks back at previously featured Di...

Adrian Jones is a Partner at HSCM Ventures , the venture capital investment arm of Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd., an alternative asset manager in re/insurance and transport.  Before joining HSCM in 2021, he was Deputy CEO of P&C Partners at SCOR, the world’s fifth-largest reinsurer, where he set-up and led SCOR P&C Ventures.  From 2010 to 2016, he was head of strategy at RenaissanceRe,...

Gain confidence and sell insurance successfully. Through both instructor-led and open-forum sessions in a safe, virtual environment, producers will learn new and relevant methods for building relationships with ideal clients, create accountability for progress toward their goals, and build a community of peers to support their growing insurance careers. Learn More Meg McKeen, CIC- With over 20 yea...

Unlock your full potential and supercharge your professional growth with the  CIC Designation Program . John R. Costello, CIC, CRIS: John Costello, CIC, CRIS, is vice president and construction practice member at USI Insurance Services in Rochester, New York. Costello was installed as Big “I” chairman in September 2022. Throughout his career, Costello has volunteered in a variety of professional a...

Learn more about the Dynamics Producer Coaching course!  Meg McKeen, CIC: With over 20 years of insurance industry experience, Meg McKeen, CIC, founded Adjunct Advisors LLC in 2018 with the essential belief that we can do more for insurance professionals. Meg has extensive experience in underwriting, leadership, as an insurance agent, and is now an industry consultant. She has been involved in tho...

Certified Insurance Counselors Program (CIC) The 2023 CIC course schedule is now available! Be the first to register for this nationally recognized and highly respected insurance designation program. Classroom Webinar   Certified Risk Manager Program Program (CRM) Are you responsible for risk management at your organization?  Browse the upcoming CRM courses. This program is great for accountants,...

Victoria Lane is Lloyd’s Archivist. She manages Lloyd’s Collection of around 10,000 objects and is working on research projects to understand the links of Lloyd’s market to the historic Transatlantic slave trade through the Collection: The transatlantic slave trade (lloyds.com) . Prior to coming to Lloyd’s, she worked at Shakespeare’s Globe and ran a consultancy in art archives with Judy Vaknin, w...

Podcast Discussion Topics include: Shipping Containers and Chicken Legs Changing the lives of Insurance and Risk Management Students 100% job placement for all UHD graduates Pricilla Oehlert, CIC, CRM, ARM Ms. Oehlert promotes the IRM program to insurance industry, community colleges, and other potential students at UHD. She helps IRM majors obtain internships and full-time jobs by networking with...