InspectaCast
Tom LeGros
Inspectacast is THE podcast for the insurance risk control industry and specifically field loss control and risk management. We'll also cover more diverse, insurance related topics of interest to anyone, not just industry insiders. Inspectacast is sponsored by Preferred Reports. Expect all new shows to start in early 2025 with frequent posts. We'll also be adding InspectaCast to Medium and YouTube soon. Be sure to check out the older posts because they all have information relevant to risk intelligence today.
InspectaCast: Insider Insights You Can't Get Anywhere Else
At InspectaCast, we aim to provide the insider details that formal classes can't offer. You need insights from someone who's been in the business, and Tom is the ultimate insider. With years of experience running his own business and contracting with companies to provide risk control services, he's got the knowledge you need.
"I want to help others achieve what I did—make a living while having the freedom to set my own schedule and provide the services I want. There's no playbook or easy-to-understand business plan for success in this hidden area of the insurance business. The companies you contract with can't provide training, and there are few formal programs to certify you for this work." - Tom
Tom LeGros has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. As a risk control consultant and independent adjuster, he's visited thousands of companies, from small single-owner businesses to multinational corporations.
Ten years ago, Tom joined a group of like-minded entrepreneurs to launch Preferred Reports. In just ten years, Preferred Reports has grown from five employees to over 100, becoming the largest insurance risk intelligence provider to the insurance industry in the country. They offer both physical and virtual inspections on commercial and residential risks across all lines of coverage, in all 50 states.
Tom holds a BS in History and an MS in Management from Excelsior College in Albany, NY. He also earned his Associate in Risk Management (ARM) credential from The Institutes and an Accredited Claims Adjuster designation from the University of Central Florida. Before entering the insurance sector, Tom served as a medic in public, private, and fire EMS, holding multiple certifications in emergency medical services, public safety, and investigations. He's also a graduate of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best InspectaCast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to InspectaCast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite InspectaCast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Liquor Liability
InspectaCast
03/15/21 • 32 min
This is our first 2021 Episode and it's a Special Edition on Liquor Liability. The audio is from a recent webinar hosted by Preferred Reports on underwriting and inspecting Liquor Liability. Tom LeGros is your host along with Scott Knight and Mac McIver.
What to expect from your inspections...
InspectaCast
07/28/20 • 21 min
In this episode, we discuss what underwriting should expect from their inspection reports. We provide several key ideas to improve results and make inspections part of a dynamic and efficient workflow.
Doing inspections in a pandemic...
InspectaCast
05/22/20 • 25 min
Inspectacast sponsored by Preferred Reports
Insurance Inspections During a Pandemic
This episode covers:
Is insurance really essential?
Are insurance inspections needed in a pandemic?
How can inspections be conducted safely?
What's the impact of the pandemic on the inspections business?
Pre-inspection Research
InspectaCast
03/18/21 • 28 min
There are some things you can quickly do before an inspection that will make things go much smoother during your visit.
08/18/20 • 43 min
In part 2 of How to Become a Successful Loss Control Consultant we cover the four Golden Rules any consultant should follow and the 10 steps to good customer service.
08/11/20 • 41 min
This is the first of three episodes directed to people interested in becoming insurance loss control consultants. In part one we discuss the important decisions facing anyone starting a business. We look at the income potential and walk through the process to determine if this type of business will bring in the income needed to pay bills and enjoy life.
Underwriters please listen to this as well because it will give a glimpse of what consultants go through to obtain the information needed to properly underwrite risks.
Avoiding Refusals and Non Productive Reports
InspectaCast
06/16/20 • 32 min
In this episode we will look at the reasons behind refusals and non productive reports and offer some solid, time proven, tips on preventing them.
We're Back - InspectaCast 2024
InspectaCast
06/17/24 • 39 min
This is our first episode back after a long break. Rested? Maybe not, but certainly ready to share whatever we can to help Risk Control Consultants succeed. In this episode we will cover what's new with InspectaCast for 2024 and then shift to a quick look at the current inspections marketplace. We'll wrap up with a discussion on the 4 Pillars of Success for Risk Control Consultants.
InspectaCast is owned and produced by Tom LeGros. All opinions expressed are his own and do not reflect the policies or position of any other entity. Information provided in this and all episodes of InspectaCast are for informational purposes only and not as professional consultative advice. Please check with your attorney, accountant, or other professional before making any decisions.
Do you know what your insureds are doing?
InspectaCast
07/21/20 • 28 min
Face it, companies will do whatever it takes to stay in business. But they could be doing things that were never intended to be covered under their regular insurance policy. A flower shop running a pop up drive in on weeknights for instance. This could expose them, and you to liability.
In this show we discuss seven different businesses and what they are or may be doing to keep the lights on. Some of it, while creative, is not something they normally do and may not be something they even know how to do. Should you be concerned? We say yes. Of course we would, we're in the risk business. But then again, so are you.
07/17/20 • 31 min
This edition of Inspectacast covers the basics of outsourcing loss control to third party providers,like Preferred Reports. You'll learn-
- How to determine a "per contact" cost for vendor price comparison
- The types of vendors and how they operate
- How to craft your initials contact with vendors
- The things to consider when setting your expectations and negotiating services
- and much more
Watch for our "Loss Control Outsourcing Case Study" and an "Insiders Guide to Outsourcing Success" -available for download from LinkedIn, Scribd, and our website soon.
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FAQ
How many episodes does InspectaCast have?
InspectaCast currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does InspectaCast cover?
The podcast is about News, Safety, Insurance, Management, Business News, Risk, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on InspectaCast?
The episode title 'Pre-inspection Research' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on InspectaCast?
The average episode length on InspectaCast is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of InspectaCast released?
Episodes of InspectaCast are typically released every 7 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of InspectaCast?
The first episode of InspectaCast was released on May 22, 2020.
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