Private Client Risk & Resilience

Tim Hogan is a 30 year veteran of the HNW insurance space. During this episode of the Private Client Risk & Resilience podcast, Tim brings his amazing perspectives from being a high net worth underwriter and consultant to our conversation. We discuss how the dynamics of natural disasters and and non-weather related losses have impacted the insurance markets and the advice that brokers give the...

In this episode, Kurt Thoennessen talks with VP of Global Private Client Business Development for Hagerty Insurance Company, Trent Abbott. The conversation delves in the mindset of car collectors, shares details about some of the world's most amazing collector car events and collections, covers the different situations car collectors are faced with, and of course discusses insurance issues th...

Email Kurt Thoennessen at kthoennessen@ericsoninsurance.com to receive a FREE copy of Teresa Leigh's 14 risk management questions to ask when hiring domestic employees. 

Introduction - Fritz Barjon of Highland House USA - 3:55 Kidnap and Ransom Insurance as a Contract Requirement - 6:40 Step 1 after a Kidnapping - 10:35 Fritz Shares a Personal Story Involving Kidnapping - 13:00 What is a Virtual Kidnapping? - 15:27 COVID19's Impact on Kidnapping - 16:38 Fritz Shares Another Personal Story Involving Kidnapping - 17:55 How to Prepare for Kidnapping - 20:40  (We...

Podcast Overview: In this podcast, Mariel Devesa of Phyn provides an in depth overview of the Phyn automatic water shutoff valve device, Phyn Plus, and how it is helping homeowners prevent major water damage from leaks and how it allows homeowners to contribute to our planet's water conservation efforts. Podcast Highlights: Less than 2% of homes have a water leak detection system in place tod...

Listen to this interesting and thought provoking interview with consumer advocate and ValChoice founder and CEO, Dan Karr. We discuss the state of the insurance industry and why consumers need more transparency into the performance of insurance companies. Dan also provides insights into web apps including ( car insurance price calculators and home insurance price calculators ), auto insurance rati...

Kurt Thoennessen, VP at Ericson Insurance Advisors, discusses risk management strategies and tools that can help protect second homes from danger with Dan Sweeney, President of Danco Management. Danco Management LLC offers property and grounds management services for owners of luxury homes in and around Litchfield County Connecticut. Featured Guest: Danco Management President - Dan Sweeney http://...

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  Kurt Thoennessen, VP at Ericson Insurance Advisors, discusses the risks of owning a luxury second home with Dan Sweeney, President of Danco Management. Danco Management LLC offers property and grounds management services for owners of luxury homes in and around Litchfield County Connecticut. Featured Guest: Danco Management President - Dan Sweeney http://dancomanagement.com/   Interview Highligh...

More than 50% of all property insurance claims in the U.S. are related to non-weather related water losses in the home.  A vast majority of those losses could have been significantly minimized or avoided if the home was equipped with an automatic water shutoff valve device.  Such device will monitor the water in a residence's pipes for unusual water flows and close to valve to shut off the wa...

Personal risk management starts with a frame of mind that puts an emphasis on protecting something from harm through thoughtful preparation and planning. Every risk management plan is different because it is based on a unique set of factors dictated by a person’s lifestyle and asset base.  Once it is determined that a personal risk management mindset will be utilized, the next step is developing a...