Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet

In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage With RiskProNet, host Chip introduces Bruce White, a Partner at JKJ, who specializes in their international business unit. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of handling insurance for multinational companies, emphasizing the importance of cultural understanding and adjusting to different business practices in various countries. Br...

In this episode, we're joined by Pat Mullen and Kyle Rogers  from Johnson Kendall & Johnson, Inc., one of our member agencies in Philadelphia. They're here to share their unique approach to perpetuation and maintaining their independence in the insurance industry. JKJ's success is built on a culture of shared ownership, mentorship, and a commitment to preparing the next generati...

In today’s episode, Chip is joined by Kim Slager, partner at BHS Insurance. Kim specializes in the public garden space. She is the team leader for the BHS proprietary national public gardens program. Kim has been in the insurance space for a little over 28 years and has been with BHS for 11 years.   BHS Insurance has been providing superior service and managing insurance for over 80 years. They ar...

In today’s episode, Chip is joined by Beth Martin, with the Crane Agency is St. Louis and longtime RiskProNet member. Beth is their cyber security expert and talks about things to pay attention to during the holiday season, and online shopping in general, as it related to cyber and individuals.  Crane Agency is one of the oldest independent insurance agencies west of the Mississippi River, where t...

In today's episode, Chip is joined by Mac Wesson, the President of Swingle Collins. Mac serves on the agency’s Executive and Finance Committees where he develops and implements long-term business plans.  Swingle Collins & Associates is the largest privately owned Insurance agency in Texas, with both national and global reach. They deliver the highest quality commercial and personal insura...

In today's episode, Chip is joined by Jamie Madonna, the  Managing Advisor in AHT’s Seattle office. Jamie has extensive expertise in creating innovative insurance solutions primarily for the aviation, manufacturing, and technology industries. He is also a private pilot.  As AHT celebrates its 100th anniversary, it has been operating as an employee-owned insurance brokerage and consulting firm...

Things continue to evolve and grow and it is important to have relationships that can help serve your clients across the country, help you with scale, market knowledge, and everything that you need to compete with the ever-growing increase in aggregators, whilst remaining independently owned. To achieve this, you need partnerships that are going to help you meet the needs of your clients and inter...

Active shooting has been a sensitive topic. Mass school shootings as well as other threats of violence have spiked dramatically lately in the country. How can we prepare to manage this risk both corporately as a business and as an Individual?  In today's episode, Chip is joined by Ted Hayes, the senior risk manager at M3 Insurance. For the past 29 years, Hayes has served as a safety and secur...

Wildfires are creating some serious problems for homeowners. The risk of owning homes in certain states has escalated due to infrastructure and wildfires. Adam and Martha of Moody Insurance Agency based in Colorado are familiar with the woes of ensuring a home in a wildfire zone. Listen to them discuss the state of homeowner’s insurance amidst the high rates of wildfires across the United States....

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...

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...

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 learn...

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.   Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenchild and Charles Comiskey Check out InterWest Insurance Services and Risk...

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. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Chip Arenc...

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...

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...

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...

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 wor...

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. ...

Buying insurance got you frustrated? Confused? Welcome to the club. Look we get it. Insurance isn’t a one-size fits all process. RiskProNet is here to help you make well-informed insurance decisions. Be empowered. Resources Learn more about RiskProNet check out our website . Follow us on Twitter .