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Recent The Edge of Risk Podcast Episodes
Construction
Insurance Considerations for Adaptive Reuse Projects in Construction
The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Kerry Powers, national director of large accounts at Gallagher, and Ted Way, senior vice president at Gallagher, for an insightful discussion on insurance considerations for adaptive reuse projects in construction. In this 16-minute episode, gain valuable insights into the increasing prevalence of these projects and the tax incentives some municipalities may provide for adaptive reuse developments. Learn the importance of the insurance market in keeping pace with this trend and the role of technology in providing insurers with the confidence to cover adaptive reuse projects.
Agribusiness
Know about the Agricultural Claims Association?
How different is a "regular" property claim from an agricultural property claim? The answer could be—significant. This 8-minute The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI episode features a Snap Talk by Julie Overdeer, executive director and partner at the Agricultural Claims Association, LLC (ACA). The mission of the ACA is to provide agricultural claims professionals with a resource that offers training, education, and support. After this Snap Talk, you will have even more of an appreciation of the importance of this specialized knowledge.
Construction
Hired and Nonowned Auto Exposures and Control
Hired and nonowned auto exposures historically represented an incidental exposure for many insureds; however, there appears to be a noticeable shift in how construction insureds are approaching this coverage. This 18-minute episode of the IRMI Podcast welcomes Jim Vachon, manager of casualty risk control, and David Lind, loss control service manager, from Starr Insurance. Listen in as Mr. Vachon and Mr. Lind discuss hired and nonowned automobile exposures in the construction industry and share controls that employers can utilize to manage the associated risks.
Agribusiness
Ongoing Driver Safety Training Is Essential
A common misconception is that experienced drivers don't require ongoing training. In this 11-minute podcast episode, Brian Hammer, senior risk management consultant at Nationwide, shares that ongoing driver safety training is essential. Nationwide's new Drive the 5 program is yet another important initiative to keep its insureds, and society as a whole, safe. After this podcast episode, you will understand the five principles that address specific risks and help drivers stay safe on the road, and you will know where you can access free resources to make our roads safer for everyone.
