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Alliance NOW! Risk & Insurance Podcast Series
by The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
The Alliance NOW! Risk & Insurance Podcast Series provides listeners with rich, nuanced conversations that deepen learning and promote the successful completion of Risk & Insurance Education Alliance programs.
Episodes
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Certified AI Insurance Credential: Practical AI for Insurance Professionals
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Danielle Janecka welcomes Jay Greene, founder of the Certified AI Insurance Credential (CAIC), and Will Hold, President & CEO of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. Together, they explore: • Why AI adoption is becoming a competitive necessity • How...
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What Insurance Professionals Can Learn from Ultra-Wealthy Client Risks
Key Topics Discussed Personal risk management Family office risk management High-net-worth client exposures Client service excellence Risk identification and mitigation Insurance industry changes Career development Professional education Faculty leadership Knowledge sharing Key Takeaways Risk...
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Alliance Insights: How to Build Thousands of Successful Insurance Producers
Key Topics Discussed Insurance career development Producer onboarding and training Prospecting and appointment setting Dynamics of Selling Insurance sales coaching Producer development programs Sales process design Insurance leadership Mentorship and professional growth Building successful...
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Cyber Insurance, AI & Rising Threats- What Agents Need to Know in 2026
Ready to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of insurance? Explore the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance's Cyber RiskPRO® program and gain the knowledge you need to identify cyber exposures, explain coverage solutions, and serve clients with confidence in today's rapidly…
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Environmental Strategist Podcast: Dirt, Dust, and Environmental Liabilities for Contractors
Contractors face environmental exposures that can lead to costly claims, coverage disputes, project delays, cleanup expenses, legal defense costs, and third-party liability. In this episode of the Environmental Strategist Podcast, presented in partnership with the Risk & Insurance Education...
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How Insurers Launch New Products in the Age of AI From Product Design to Underwriting Operations
Featured Guests Jeffrey Williams, Managing Director, Microsoft Global Insurance Advisory Practice Andy Welch, Product Architect, HSB Max Bedell, Head of Sales, Covenir Topics Discussed AI liability insurance Emerging AI risks and exposures Insurance coverage gaps Underwriting AI-related risks...
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Enterprise Risk Management Building an ERM Program from the Ground Up
Key Topics Discussed Building an enterprise risk management (ERM) program from scratch Creating a strong foundation for organizational risk management Gaining executive support and stakeholder buy-in Breaking down silos through relationship building Identifying and prioritizing enterprise risks...
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AI in Insurance: How Carriers Are Transforming Underwriting, Claims, and Operations
In this episode, you'll learn: Why insurance's biggest bottleneck isn't decision-making—it's the work surrounding the decision How AI agents differ from traditional automation and workflow tools Why governance, transparency, and auditability are essential for insurance AI How carriers can use AI…
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The Interconnectedness of Risks
Why risks rarely exist in isolation and often interact, overlap, and amplify one another The limitations of traditional risk rankings, heat maps, and siloed risk assessments How interconnected risks can create cascading impacts across an organization Lessons from the World Economic Forum's risk...
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Product Recall and Subsequent Business Continuity Risks in Food and Beverage
Why product recalls in the food & beverage industry are becoming more frequent and complex How large-scale production and rapid distribution increase the potential impact of a recall The role of supply chain risk and why contamination often originates upstream Understanding strict liability and...
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Environmental Strategist Podcast: Environmental Exposures Impacting High Net Worth Insureds
Topics Covered: Why high net worth individuals are considered “industry disruptors” in insurance The limitations of traditional personal and commercial insurance when addressing environmental risk Real-world environmental loss scenarios, including: Why many high-net-worth insureds are unknowingly...
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Predicting and Preventing Crashes
Why rising claims costs, nuclear verdicts, and premiums are reshaping fleet risk management The shift from reactive claims handling to proactive crash prevention strategies Why crashes are predictable when you focus on leading indicators instead of outcomes The importance of identifying high-risk...
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From Onboarding to Belonging
Why onboarding should be treated as an experience, not just a checklist The critical difference between onboarding and true employee belonging Why first impressions extend beyond day one and shape long-term outcomes Common mistakes organizations make by focusing too heavily on tasks and…
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Beyond the Claim: The Human Element of Workers Compensation
In this episode: Why workers’ comp should be viewed beyond the claim How fear, uncertainty, and poor communication affect outcomes Why tone, timing, and clarity matter in claim conversations The employer’s role in building trust after an injury How return-to-work supports healing, dignity, and...
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Getting your Agency Ready for AI
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Noelle Codispoti of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is joined by Ron Hocutt of Angela Adams Consulting for a practical discussion on what AI readiness really looks like for today’s insurance agencies. Ron reframes the conversation away from “Which AI...
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Alliance Insights: Insuring Contractors The Additional Insured Basics You Need to Know-Part 2
If this episode helped you better understand additional insured endorsements and contract requirements, explore Contractors RiskPRO for deeper training on contractor coverages and ISO forms. Learn more and become RiskPRO Certified:...
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Insuring Contractors: The Additional Insured Basics You Need to Know - Part 1
If this episode helped clarify additional insured requirements, explore Contractors RiskPRO for deeper training on contractor coverages and ISO forms, become RiskPRO Certified: https://pro.scic.com/course-schedule/?name=Contractors%20Risk%20Professional Focusing exclusively on risk management and...
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Environmental Strategist Podcast - The Basics of Pollution Insurance
Topics Covered: What Environmental Financial Assurance (EFA) is and why it exists The regulatory origins of EFA, including Superfund and CERCLA How contracts and environmental indemnifications can create hidden self‑insurance Why insurance is often the most efficient tool for meeting EFA...
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Best Practices for Utilizing Ai in Insurance
As you consider how AI might impact your workflows, your team, or your day-to-day work, the CIC Agency Management course offers a practical next step, helping you lead through change, improve operations, and apply new technology more effectively. Learn more:...
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Streamlining Insurance: VC Investing, Startups & Carrier Partnerships
In this episode, Darren moderates a deep dive into the fast evolving intersection of venture capital, startups, and carrier partnerships within the insurance industry. Guests Adam Care (HSB Funds) and John Javan (BrokerTech Ventures) unpack how AI is reshaping insurance, the explosion of new...
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Recipes for Restaurant Risk Management Success
Featured Guest Jay Gates Managing Director, Gallagher National Restaurant Practice 20+ years in insurance, former Applebee’s risk leader, RIMS committee member, and Kids Chance Nebraska board member. What We Cover Jay’s unexpected path into risk and insurance Lessons learned investigating EEOC...
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Environmental Strategist Podcast: Why We’re Here—and Why It Matters
Topics Covered: What inspired Chris Bunbury’s career in environmental risk How pollutants are defined beyond chemicals Why most businesses unknowingly self‑insure environmental exposures The limitations of CGL policies & hidden pollution exclusions Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) vs....
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Will an AI Bot Take my Job? Interviewing an AI and Innovation Speaker
In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, CEO William Hold talks with Dan Chuparkoff, AI expert, innovation educator, and former product leader at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian. Dan shares his compelling journey—from discovering disruptive technology as a...
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Underwriting the Unusual: 30 Years of Expertise in E&S MGA for Hard-to-Place Risks
In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, hosts Mitch Dunford and Dr. Lisa Gardner talk with Deborah Buettner, CIC, personal lines underwriter and manager at Risk Placement Services. Deborah shares her inspiring story—from making cold calls at age 12 in her...
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Streamlining Insurance: AI, Automation, and Digital Transformation
As you think about how your role and your team may evolve with AI, the CIC Agency Management course provides a practical path to strengthen your leadership skills and navigate change with confidence. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk &...
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The Business Uses of Life Insurance
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Tyler Jensen, President of Top Performance Group, breaks down the powerful ways business owners can use life insurance to protect their companies, employees, and long-term legacy. From key person insurance and buy-sell agreements to cash value accumulation,...
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Streamlining Insurance: M&A as a Catalyst for Insurance Innovation
As you reflect on how strategy and innovation impact your organization, the CIC Agency Management course offers a practical way to build stronger decision-making, improve performance, and lead more effectively. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the…
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CISR Journey From High School to Full-Time
In this episode of Alliance Insights, we’re excited to spotlight CISR High School Program graduate Katy Knapp - a rising insurance professional who is already charting her career path just one year out of high school. Thanks to early exposure, effective industry engagement, and internship...
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From High School to the C-Suite: Jack Elliott on Building Futures in Insurance
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Jack Elliott, Regional VP of Operations with Alera Group and Risk & Insurance Research Academy Board Chair, shares how a high school internship changed the course of his life. The Academy's Sharla Floyd talks with Jack about his path from the classroom to the...
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Lets Talk Ethics: Building Trust in the Business of Risk
As you reflect on how ethics shows up in your daily work, the Alliance’s ethics courses and CE webinars provide a helpful next step, offering practical ways to strengthen your judgment, build trust, and apply ethical decision-making in real-world situations. View Ethics Webinar Schedule:...
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Streamlining Insurance: How Buddy is Powering the Future of Digital Distribution
On this episode of Streamlining Insurance, Darren Bloomfield sits down with Charles Merritt, CEO and co-founder of Buddy, an insurtech firm pioneering embedded insurance solutions. With their flagship ION™ engine, Buddy makes it easier than ever for businesses to integrate insurance directly into...
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Understanding Actuarial Reports and How They Can Drive Cost Savings and Reduce Risk
If you want to go deeper into insurance risk analysis and better understand how to interpret actuarial data in real-world scenarios, the Alliance’s Analysis of Risk course is designed to help you build those skills—so you can make more confident, informed decisions every day. Focusing exclusively...
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Streamlining Insurance: From Actuarial Science to Scalable Workflow
In this episode of Streamlining Insurance, Darren speaks with Zhiyu Frank Quan, Ph.D. and Panyi Dong, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who recently co-authored “Automated Machine Learning in Insurance.” Together, they explore how automation and machine learning are...
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Workers' Compensation What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where It's Headed
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Dr. Claire Musselman dives into the human side of workers’ compensation. From the history of the system to modern challenges, she explains why empathy, communication, and dignity matter in every claim—and how they lead to better outcomes for employees and...
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Streamlining Insurance: Al, Automation, and the Future of Cyber Risk
CyberCube is delivering the world’s leading cyber risk modeling and analytics. With best-in-class data access and advanced multi-disciplinary analytics, the company’s cloud-based platform helps insurance organizations quantify cyber risk to facilitate placing insurance, underwriting cyber risk…
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Producer Playbook: Clients Carriers and Career Growth Part 2
In this episode of Alliance Insights, Jonathan Peters (JP) shares his journey into the insurance industry—from his start in finance and music to building a successful career as a producer at South Point Risk. He talks about the impact of earning his CIC designation, the importance of education,...
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Producer Playbook: Clients Carriers and Career Growth
Explore the Dynamics Series—a proven program designed to help insurance professionals shift from price-driven conversations to meaningful, value-based sales. Whether you're building a new approach or refining your team's strategy, the Dynamics Series gives you the tools, techniques, and…
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Creating a Value-Focused Sales Culture
Ready to transform your sales culture and lead with value? Explore the Dynamics Series—a proven program designed to help insurance professionals shift from price-driven conversations to meaningful, value-based sales. Whether you're building a new approach or refining your team's strategy, the...
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Building Tomorrow's Insurance Leaders
n this episode of Alliance Insights, Noelle Codispoti interviews Dale Randol, President and CEO of IBC Insurance, about how one agency is transforming the insurance industry — one high school student at a time. Learn how Dale’s team partnered with Laredo ISD to launch a CISR High School Program,...
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The Value of the Restaurant RiskPRO Certification
Become Restaurant RiskPRO Certified Register today and earn your badge in this fast-growing niche. Learn more and sign up now. https://www.riskeducation.org/restaurant-riskpro/ Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance...
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Streamlining Insurance: Fostering Innovation at Guidewire
In this episode, Darren Bloomfield sits down with Shannon Spies, Technology Alliance Manager at Guidewire Software, to explore how Guidewire is reshaping the global P&C insurance ecosystem through strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and AI innovation. Shannon shares insights into the...
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Marine Energy & Insurance 101with Connor Jones and Angela Sivley
Both Connor and Angela emphasized the importance of attending the 2025 Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference, being held September 21-23 at the Westin Galleria Houston. The conference provides an opportunity to expand professional networks, earn CE credit, and learn more about marine and...
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Driver Risk Trends 2025: How Telematics & Training Are Reducing Fleet Accidents
If this conversation has you thinking about how to better identify and manage risk in your organization, the Alliance’s Control of Risk course offers a practical framework you can apply right away. It’s designed to help you connect insights like these to real-world decision-making across...
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Streamlining Insurance: Investing in the Future
On this episode of Streamlining Insurance, I sit down with Rahul Daryanani, CFA—an investor with deep experience across venture capital and insurance—to unpack how AI and automation are transforming the industry from the inside out. We dive into: Where VCs are still excited to invest in insurtech...
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Hurricane Preparedness: What to do Before, During, and After a Storm
Protect what matters most. Gain confidence in commercial property coverage by enrolling in the CIC Commercial Property course. Identify exposures, apply the latest forms, and deliver smarter coverage solutions. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the…
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Streamlining Insurance – Innovation & Resilience
We go beyond the surface to talk: How AI and automation are actually transforming insurance workflows What it takes to launch and scale a successful insurance innovation event Why Ohio became an unexpected hub for insurtech collaboration The art of matchmaking the right vendor to the right buyer...
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Streamlining Insurance – Innovation & Resilience
In this episode of Streamlining Insurance, host Darren Bloomfield sits down with Nick Coenen and Charles Sybert from Wikifri to explore how innovation and human connection drive success in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape. Nick and Charles—leaders in insurance technology, consulting, and...
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Alliance Insights: Contractors RiskPRO Faculty
Ready to Specialize in Contractors? Take the next step in your professional journey and become a go-to resource for contractor clients. Register now for the Contractors RiskPRO course and earn your certification while gaining real-world tools you can use immediately:...
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From Study Groups to CIC: Brooke Ripple on Earning Her Designation at Florida State
Own Your Expertise. Elevate Your Career. The Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation isn’t just a credential—it’s a commitment to excellence, a mark of dedication, and a signal to clients and colleagues that you’re serious about your craft. Whether you're just starting out or looking to...
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Streamlining Insurance - Driving Digital Transformation
As you consider how digital transformation is shaping your organization, the CIC Agency Management course provides a practical next step—helping you improve workflows, lead through change, and apply new technologies effectively. Learn More:...
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The Alliance NOW! Risk & Insurance Podcast Series provides listeners with rich, nuanced conversations that deepen learning and promote the successful completion of Risk & Insurance Education Alliance programs.
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