Awkward Insurance
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S6E15 Recipes for Restaurant Risk Management Success
Featured GuestJay GatesManaging Director, Gallagher National Restaurant Practice20+ years in insurance, former Applebee’s risk leader, RIMS committee member, and Kids Chance Nebraska board…
S6E14 Toodles!
It’s the end of an era! In this heartfelt farewell, hosts Dustyne Bryant, Ashley Fitzsimmons, and Producer Mac reflect on the journey of Awkward Insurance. From awkward beginnings to unforgettable…
S6E13 Natural Disaster Insurance: Fast, Fair, and Innovative Coverage
Wesley Pergament, SolaWesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup…
S6E12 From Problems to Praise: Navigating Feedback and Talent Development in Insurance
Key Takeaways:Customer feedback is a growth tool – Handling negative reviews with a positive approach strengthens relationships.Cultural fit matters – Many employees leave due to misalignment with…
S6E11 Inspecting the Unexpected: Uncovering Property Risks and Insurance Challenges
Curtis Goldsborough is the President of National Insurance Inspection Services, an evolving technology and field service provider for P&C underwriting, based in Fresno, CA. He cut his teeth in…
S6E10 The Emotional Impact of Insurance Fraud
Judy HughesWith over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Judy has been a licensed Property and Casualty agent since 2010 and a licensed Life and Health agent since 2011. Currently, she…
S6E9 The Mentor’s Playbook with James Benham
Regent James M. Benham was appointed to the Texas Southern University (TSU) Board of Regents by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October of 2020 and was reappointed for a second term in 2023. He is…
S6E8 Stories That Changed the World with Meredith Brasher
Insurance vs History is a podcast that examines the intersection of insurance and history. Meredith Brasher is a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry, specializing in General Liability, Umbrella…
S6E7 Awkward Insurance Takes On Vegas
In this special conference episode, the Awkward Insurance Podcast hits the road to ITC Vegas, where technology meets insurance in surprising ways. Join host Dustyne Bryant as she dives into the…
S6E6 Guardians of the Future: Bridging Generations in Compliance, Risk & Mentorship at Arkansas I-Day
Key Takeaways:Diverse Sessions: A comprehensive agenda covering compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity awareness.Leadership Vision: Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Alan McClain’s…
S6E5 Solving the Communication Barrier Between Tech and Insurance
Level up your industry language by visiting www.riskeducation.org/insurtech to learn about a brand new self-paced course developed with BrokerTech Ventures: Introduction To Insurance for Insurtech…
S6E4 The Awkward Role of Communicating Everything: Behind the Scenes with Hippo's Comms Master
Mark Olson is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications, spanning agency and in-house leadership roles. As the Director of Corporate Communications…
S6E3 The Realtor-Insurance Partnership: Building Trust in Real Estate
Thomas Raabe has been in real estate development and sales for the last 11 years. He was a project manager for Ohio University prior to becoming a licensed salesperson in 2016. He has been helping…
S6E2 Mission Possible: From Military Ingenuity to Insurance Innovation with Clearspeed
Allison Albrecht is a National Sales Director for Clearspeed - with a focus on the financial services market. Prior to joining Clearspeed, Allison spent over a decade in various roles within the…
S6E1 Policy and People: The Balance of an Insurance Commissioner’s Life
Alan McClain was appointed as Arkansas’s 24th Insurance Commissioner by former Governor Asa Hutchinson in April 2020, and continues to serve as Commissioner under Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. …
S5E18 Season 5 Wrap Up
We want to hear from you! Share your favorite Season 5 episode in our Facebook Group and join the conversation with fellow listeners. Whether it’s a memorable interview, a hilarious moment, or a…
S5E17 The Awkward Intersection of Tech and Insurance: LIVE from Insurtech Insights
Bridge Insurtech with Insurance Fundamentals! Demo our upcoming Introduction to Insurance for Insurtech Professionals course!Our guests (in order) are:Kristopher Lundberg, CEO of Insurance Tech…
S5E16 Awkward LIVE: Insurtech Insights, USA 2024 Session on Knowledge Gaps
Get ready for Insurtech Insights, USA 2025, by registering today! Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides…
S5E15 Big TECH Energy with Colleen O'Hara
Follow Awkward Insurance on Facebook! Colleen O'Hara is an accomplished executive leader whose two decades in the insurance industry have transformed the way businesses achieve growth and engagement.…
S5E14 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Collegiate Challenge
Finalist Collegiate Teams:Appalachian State University | USADurban University of Technology | South AfricaInstitute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM) Hyderabad | India (First Place…
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Awkward Insurance has published 89 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.
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