Edward Sedgwick

Risky Business

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Risky Business is a commercial insurance education podcast for business owners and decision-makers. Each episode explains real-world risks—cybercrime, fraud, workplace violence, liability, and regulatory change—and how insurance and risk management work together to protect organizations. Clear, practical insight with no sales pitch.

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Edward Sedgwick

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BEC Scams Explained: Why Your Backups Won't Save You from Business Email Compromise 26.01.2026 17:34

Protect your business from one of the most sophisticated and costly cyber threats: Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams. For more expert advice on commercial risk reduction and insurance, and to contact Butler Byers for the free BEC Scams Guide discussed in this podcast, visit their website: 🌐 https://butlerbyers.com/ What is a BEC Scam? Commercial Risk Reduction Specialist Colin Rooke of Butler...

Risk Alert! How to Mitigate Workplace Violence and Get Better Insurance Rates 26.01.2026 17:24

Are you a business owner in Saskatchewan? There's new legislation you need to know about! In this episode of Risky Business Commercial Insurance, host Paul Martin is joined by commercial risk reduction specialist Colin Rooke of Butler Buyers, along with Grant Douziech and Sherry Timmerman from Apex Performance Consultants, to discuss the mandatory workplace violence policy and prevention plan....

4,000 Ransomware Attacks a Day?! The Hidden Cyber Crisis 26.01.2026 18:14

Ransomware is back—and it’s bigger than ever. 2023 shattered records for cybercrime payouts, with attacks now happening 4,000 times a day in the U.S. alone. But here’s the twist: hackers aren’t just locking your systems anymore—they’re stealing your most sensitive data and threatening to leak it. In this episode of Risky Business, Paul Martin and Colin Rook dive into: Why ransomware spiked after a...

AI and Insurance: What Leaders Need to Prepare For 26.01.2026 17:43

Artificial intelligence is exploding into the workplace — boosting productivity, reshaping jobs, and raising serious new risks. In this episode of Risky Business with Butler Byers, Paul Martin and Colin Rooke break down: How AI will change the way we work in 2024 and beyond The dangers of job insecurity and workforce unrest Cyber threats you’ve probably overlooked — like QR codes Why business lead...