PLUS Podcast

In this episode, Michelle Klein of Berkeley Professional Liability sits down with Robert Crocitto of ARC Excess and Surplus, a CRC Group Company, to discuss his 38-year career in the professional liability industry. They discuss leadership, mentorship, and the impact of AI on a business built on relationships. Robert shares career setbacks, advice for industry professionals, and what it takes to b...

How do you insure and defend a risk no one can measure? As ambient AI scribes spread across healthcare, lawsuits are emerging, insurers are rewriting coverage with new AI exclusions, and entirely new insurance products are entering the market. This episode explores where liability is shifting, what data underwriters and attorneys need to evaluate these risks, and why AI exposure is becoming one of...

Defense costs in securities litigation and other matters are skyrocketing.  This affects both the D&O policy’s cost and the ultimate availability of its limit of liability to settle cases on behalf of individuals and entities.  In this episode, Justin Kudler, Senior Vice President and Senior Claims Counsel at ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC – a CRC Group Company and Doug Greene, who leads BakerH...

Icons & Innovators is a podcast series spotlighting influential leaders and forward-thinking changemakers in the professional liability industry. Each episode features conversations with established icons and emerging innovators who are shaping the future of the field through groundbreaking technologies, evolving trends, and transformative products. Brought to you by Future PLUS, this series i...

Law Firm Cyber Attacks & the New Financial Sector Regulatory Landscape  Law firms are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated cyber attacks. When a breach occurs, firms must navigate a host of critical issues with both their clients and governmental regulators, often under intense time pressure and public scrutiny. At the same time, the financial sector is undergoing a major regu...

Expanding D&O Knowledge: The Experts’ DOmain is a podcast series featuring unique conversations with leaders and expert thinkers on business issues that intersect with D&O insurance. Each episode explores a focused topic offering fresh perspectives on risk, coverage, and claims. Designed for everyone who touches D&O insurance — from underwriters and claims professionals to directors, b...

The Ins and Outs of A Successful Employment Mediation In the newest episode of the Employment Law Counselor Podcast titled “The Ins and Outs of A Successful Employment Mediation,” hosts Victoria Fuller and Laura Corvo are joined by Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.), a seasoned mediator and arbitrator and April Quire, a Senior Claims Examiner with Arch Insurance who has participated in countless mediati...

Majority Group Discrimination and Essential Insights for Every Employer  This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast in collaboration with PLUS, is hosted by Victoria Fuller, Partner, and Laura Corvo, Counsel,  and features guest James Baffa, Assistant Vice President – Claims at Berkley Select. Together, they discuss the risks created by the changing legal landscape around majority‑group...

Icons & Innovators is a podcast series spotlighting influential leaders and forward-thinking changemakers in the professional liability industry. Each episode features conversations with established icons and emerging innovators who are shaping the future of the field through groundbreaking technologies, evolving trends, and transformative products. Brought to you by Future PLUS, this series i...

Join host Alice Budge and guest Tilly Milnes as they demystify the unique world of Lloyd’s of London, exploring why businesses choose to bring their insurance needs to this iconic market. Discover the seven pillars that set Lloyd’s apart, from its global reach and collaborative structure to its creative, bespoke solutions for clients. Dive into fascinating real-life examples, the intricacies of cl...

Navigating Labor and Employment Challenges During the Holiday Season Happy Holidays from The Employment Law Counselor Podcast! The newest episode, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and hosted by Victoria Fuller, Partner, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, focuses on issues employers grapple with during the holiday season. This conversation offers employers an arra...

Episode 2 of "Managing Cybersecurity Threats in 2025" explores current and emerging cybersecurity risks facing organizations today. The episode features expert discussions on new threat vectors, recent case studies, and practical approaches to strengthening digital defenses. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of the evolving cybersecurity landscape and learn about effective stra...

Nuclear verdicts are shaking up the management and professional liability space. In Episode 5 of The Precipice , Peter Biging and a team of experts break down the forces behind these outsized jury awards and what they mean for the future of insurance and defense. If you want to understand the trends reshaping claims and litigation, this episode is a must-listen. 

AI Generates a New Workplace, What Employers Need to Know  In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, hosts Victoria Fuller and Laura Corvo are joined by their colleague Victoria Ranieri to discuss the different types of artificial intelligence already in use in the workplace, and some of the potential legal risks...

In the third and final episode of their risk management podcast series, Dana Gittleman and Jeremy Zacharias of Marshall Dennehey dive into four critical areas for insurance professionals and defense counsel: assessing related litigation, understanding business relationships, staying organized, and getting creative with case strategy. With real-world examples and practical insights, they offer list...

Most AI implementations fail, but why? Cameron MacArthur (AI Insurance), Josh Butler (CompScience), and Garrett Koehn (CRC Group) break down the myths and realities of AI in insurance, sharing what's actually working and why the smartest companies are focused on augmentation, not replacement. 

In Episode 2 of Insurance Agent E&O , hosts Jeremy Zacharias and Dana Gittleman dive into three new key strategies for risk management in professional liability litigation. They explore the importance of establishing personal contact with clients, retaining the right liability expert, and understanding the critical nuances of underlying litigation in E&O claims. Tune in to gain actionable...

An Interactive Dialogue: The Intersection Between the ADA, FMLA, and PWFA    In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by guest Chris Brooks, Executive Vice President, Berkley Select, for An Interactive Dial...

In this engaging episode of the PLUS Podcast, our host, David Shannon, a seasoned privacy attorney at Marshall Dennehey, is joined by Evgueni Erchov, Senior Research Director at Cypfer. The discussion delves into the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity threats as they review the major cyber trends observed in the first half of 2025. They explore persistent challenges such as ransomware, business em...

Reductions in Risk for Reductions in Force In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor , in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by William Raven, Associate, for a discussion titled, “Reductions in Risk for Reductions in Force.” This episode dives in...

In the first episode of Insurance Agent E&O, Dana Gittleman and Jeremy Zacharias from Marshall Dennehey delve into essential risk management tips for insurance professionals. They emphasize the importance of memorializing communications, the implications of proper documentation, and the critical nature of preserving attorney-client privilege. This episode provides valuable insights into handli...

Lessons Employers Can Learn From The Recent Signal Chat Leak In the latest episode of The Employment Law Counselor , in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, White and Williams Labor and Employment attorneys Laura Corvo and Andrea Moss examine the lessons employers can learn from recent news headlines involving government officials who inadvertently included a journal...

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), dives into recent executive orders which end Federal DEI programs and, among other things, encourage private sector employees to end “illegal DEI” programs. Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joi...

In this episode of The Precipice , Peter engages with top mediators Mark Bunim, Jennifer Lupo, and Theo Cheng to explore the nuances of mediation. From tactics for overcoming impasses to addressing unethical behavior and successful deal-making, this episode delves into the mechanics, art, and science of mediation. Tune in to learn how these experts bring conflicting parties together to find resolu...