In this podcast, we interview Roxsann Wilson, Vice President of Risk Management for Cardinal Health. Ms. Wilson’s fruitful career earned her the title of The RIMS 2020 Risk Manager of the Year. Tune in to Risk & Reward as we recognize her valuable outlook on mentorship and get advice on how transcend from a manager to a great leader. We will also learn how collaborating with industry leaders shaped Roxsann’s technique as a risk professional and how it can do the same for you ..read more

Listen in as Darren interviews two trailblazing women in the insurance industry. Rosemarie Marshall and Tanja Maffei Chan explain their respective paths to the insurance industry while giving advice to the next generation entering the workforce. Our workforce should be as diverse as the demographics of the businesses and individuals that we represent. As the testimonies of our guests explain, we have made progress in training women for leadership positions and there is still room for improvement.  ..read more

During this episode, Claire Richardson talks with Michael Costello, the Co-Founder & Principal of Evolve MGA, one of the most cutting-edge cyber insurance companies to grace the insurance market. Evolve values hard work, innovation, and culture. These values are showcased through the company’s commitment not only to its employees, but also its clients. Evolve’s devotion to company culture and an empowering atmosphere stem from the values of the Costello brothers (and Evolve’s Caveman Productions of course). Michael details the tech-driven tools Evolve uses to recruit talented & diversi ..read more

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Jennifer Pope Baker has dedicated her career to creating transformative, lasting change for women and girls in central Indiana. She is respected as an innovative and passionate philanthropic leader, serving as Executive Director of Women’s Fund of Central Indiana since 1998. -- At Butler University’s Lacy School of Business, we believe that being an ethical leader means acknowledging injustices and actively working to correct them. We have an obligation to prepare students to be leaders in organizations that are inclusive and offer a place of belonging for all people, regardless of background ..read more

Hilary Buttrick, LSB Associate Professor of Business Law, interviews Melissa Stapleton Barnes, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Eli Lilly and Company. Melissa shares her thoughts on leading her organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast explores the ways that organizations are changing how they work to meet the needs of the communities they serve during a global health crisis. Production Team - Bram Sheckels & Kelly Schmidt Music by Ronak Raval ..read more

EPISODE SUMMARYTune in as Pat Eckler describes his path to law school and the broad foundation of business understanding he received. We cover the possibilities of becoming a litigator in the courtroom or a transactional lawyer. Insurance policies are based on contacts that determine which risks are to be covered. Pat says, “Insurance is the oil that makes things work”. If you are interested in how lawyers play a role in the insurance industry, this is for you! EPISODE NOTES Pat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and a ..read more

EPISODE SUMMARY Tune in and learn from Tim Fletcher, Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re. Darren asks about nuclear verdicts, why the general public is disconnected from the impacts they have, and career opportunities for the next generation. We cover when a carrier should settle or when it should take a case to trial. Tort reforms, industry-specific problems, and litigious societies are discussed. Tim talks about his day-to-day and how he keeps up with emerging trends in the industry.  EPISODE NOTES Tim Fletcher is the Emerging Issues Leader for Gen Re. Based in Atlanta, Tim identifies an ..read more

EPISODE SUMMARY The world we live in today revolves around sales and service. Patrick Gallagher Jr. describes service as fulfilling the promises made during the sale. The insurance industry offers the opportunity to choose the product line that you sell. Customers need to purchase this product at the same time each year which makes this industry unique compared to others.  Listen in to learn from Darren and Patrick about the hidden gems of the industry and the career opportunities available. EPISODE NOTES Patrick Gallagher Jr.  As chairman of Gallagher’s Canadian and Caribbean bro ..read more

On this episode, Claire interviews Elizabeth Bailey, the Vice President of Workers’ Compensation & Safety at Waffle House.  Elizabeth oversees the workers’ compensation programs for 1,700 Waffle House restaurants in 24 states. Her knowledge of safety, loss control, claims, and state-specific workers’ compensation laws are utilized daily.  Elizabeth serves on multiple boards & professional associations for workers’ compensation & also stayed involved in her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth & her expansive knowledge of workers’ compensat ..read more