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Recent IRMI Podcast Episodes
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.
Construction
Mental Health in the Construction Industry
The construction industry has unique factors that can impact a worker's mental well-being. In this 19-minute episode of the IRMI Podcast, Dr. Marcos A. Iglesias of Travelers shares how the "perfect storm" of psychosocial issues affects construction workers' mental health and outlines some tools workers and employers can utilize to tackle this prevalent problem within the construction industry.
Agribusiness
Building Construction, ITV, and Valuation Options in the Ag World
Continuing with our agent-focused 2025 IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon) topics, this 10-minute podcast episode features a Snap Talk with Joann Webb, chief risk officer and assistant vice president of underwriting for Berkley North Pacific, as she shares the importance of insurance to value (ITV) factors. We never want to be put in a bad position with our clients. This episode will serve as a preview of Ms. Webb's 2025 IRMI AgriCon presentation, titled "Building Construction, ITV, and Valuation Options in the Ag World."
