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Welcome to Risk Management: Brick by Brick! Join Jason Reichl on his journey to discover the crucial role technology plays in risk management in the construction sector. Accompanied by industry-leading risk managers, this podcast will deep-dive into the people who are helping to build and maintain the physical world around us.
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How AI is Shaping the Future of Insurance with Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
04/16/25 • 25 min
On the latest Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo, an AI-based platform on a mission to empower people by providing clarity around the past, present, and future of property.
This episode is one of our highest-performing AI-related conversations—offering valuable insight into how cutting-edge technology is transforming the future of insurance. Jason and Marty dive into the power of AI and deep learning in revolutionizing risk assessment, and explore Arturo's bold vision for the insurance industry.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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This episode is one of our highest-performing AI-related conversations—offering valuable insight into how cutting-edge technology is transforming the future of insurance. Jason and Marty dive into the power of AI and deep learning in revolutionizing risk assessment, and explore Arturo's bold vision for the insurance industry.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 Intro: Meet Marty Smuin, CEO of Arturo
- 01:35 Understanding Arturo's Role in Property Insurance
- 04:01 AI-Powered Property Analysis: 170 Attributes & Beyond
- 06:31 Revolutionizing Disaster Response with Blue Sky & Gray Sky Data
- 11:19 The Future of Property Intelligence: Beyond Insurance
- 16:25 How AI Integration Works in Modern Underwriting
- 19:48 The Evolution of Insurance: Legacy Systems to Innovation
- 22:18 Why Young Talent Should Consider Insurance Technology
- 24:32 Closing Thoughts & Future of Risk Assessment
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Digital Transformation Expert: Personalizing Insurance Sales, Overcoming Organizational Inertia & Thriving in Change-Driven Careers
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
08/21/24 • 24 min
In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management, Brick by Brick, Mark Rieder joins Jason Reichl to discuss the importance of personalizing insurance sales processes and how to be successful in a career that leads organizations to digital transformations. He also talks about tactics to combat the inertia of an organization or industry, and methodology for validating what has to be changed.He answers questions such as
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- What are the attributes necessary to be successful in a career leading organizations to digital transformation?
- What are some tactics that have been successful in combating the inertia of organizations or the industry itself?
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Why Risks Managers Need to Get Out Into the Field with Holly LeClair of ReArch Company
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
11/15/23 • 10 min
On this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl joins us from Procore Groundbreak 2023 where he chats to Holly LeClair, Director of Health, Safety, and Risk Management at ReArch Company, an organization specializing in maximizing the value of a project during the early design phases.In this episode, Jason and Holly get into the evolution of risk management since 1995, delving into how Holly approaches risks, how technology is changing the game, and why it is critical for risk managers to get out into the field.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Episode resources:
Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Why Risk Managers are the First Line of Defense with Zach Wright, Risk Manager at The Haskell Company
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
07/19/23 • 24 min
In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl is accompanied by Zach Wright, a risk manager for The Haskell Company. The Haskell Company is a large organization with over 2,000 professionals. As an experienced professional, Zach is a certified Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist who really knows his stuff.During their discussion, Jason and Zach discuss a myriad of topics from the themes of this year’s RIMS Risk World in Atlanta to the grading and risk assessment process prior to taking a contract on. Plus, they touch on why Zach believes that risk managers are the first line of defense, safeguarding businesses from potential risks.The pair wrap up the episode by talking through how organizations can affect their insurance premiums by displaying clear processes and programs, and why networking can lead to a long and fruitful career in risk management.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Risk World 2023 Part 2: Brett Tucker of Carnegie Mellon University, Justin Smulison of RIMS, and Maren Mooney of Stratus Risk Associates
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
05/18/23 • 55 min
In the second part of our coverage from Risk World 2023, Jason is in Atlanta interviewing some of the most interesting names in risk management. This time, who’ll hear conversations with Brett Tucker, Cyber Risk Management at Carnegie Mellon University, Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, and Maren Mooney, Director of Claims at Stratus Risk Associates.
With Brett, the conversation surrounds all things cyber risk management. Then, Justin joins to discuss a myriad of topics including podcasting in the risk management space and what makes for a modern risk manager. Finally, Maren closes out the episode by talking through retaining the top talent in the industry and what makes insurance sexy. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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With Brett, the conversation surrounds all things cyber risk management. Then, Justin joins to discuss a myriad of topics including podcasting in the risk management space and what makes for a modern risk manager. Finally, Maren closes out the episode by talking through retaining the top talent in the industry and what makes insurance sexy. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
To watch this episode, click here!
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Working with Subcontractors with Christy McHenry
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
12/14/22 • 33 min
This time, Jason talks to Christy McHenry, the Director of Risk Management at Suffolk Construction. Christy’s focus for the past ten years has been developing solutions for construction risks. This includes becoming a subject matter expert in areas such as builder’s risk insurance, subcontractor default insurance and contractor controlled insurance programs. Above all, she is very passionate about educating her contractors and assisting them with managing their risk.
In the episode, Christy and Jason discuss how to best handle the relationship with subcontractors, the importance education plays in managing your insurance team, and some useful technology that can be integrated into your insurance processes.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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In the episode, Christy and Jason discuss how to best handle the relationship with subcontractors, the importance education plays in managing your insurance team, and some useful technology that can be integrated into your insurance processes.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
The Psychology Behind Human-Made Disasters with Cory Mangum
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
01/11/23 • 21 min
For the first episode of 2023, Jason speaks with Cory Mangum, a Risk and Insurance Manager at Primoris Services Corporation. With over 15 years of experience in the risk management industry, Cory has grown his passion for human-made disasters. He also spends time lecturing on risk to our next generation of risk managers.In the episode, Jason and Cory discuss changing the narrative around risk management, the psychology behind human-made disasters, and what constitutes intelligent risk-taking. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Risk Management Specialist: Communicating to Mitigate Risk, Embracing Centralized Data & Effective Vendor Engagement
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
11/06/24 • 26 min
In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Marco Romero, Risk Management & Claims Specialist at Harkins Builders, a leading construction management and general contracting firm. Prior to joining Harkins, Marco spent nearly a decade working in Risk Consultancy at Simmerer Insurance. With such a strong background, Marco is a trusted advisor within his company and beyond.In this episode, Jason and Marco discuss the importance of effective communication, gathering information, and using tools such as centralized data systems to manage risk. Further, they touch on the potential future of risk management in the construction industry, and the potential for automation to make the life of a risk manager easier.To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Episode Highlights:04:14 - 07:39 — Managing the Three Buckets of Risk Management - Risk management can be broken down into three buckets: governance, known execution, and mitigation. Effective communication is key to balancing the three and managing the process from start to finish. Unfortunately, it is impossible to be an expert in everything, so having an open channel of communication between the experts in each department allows for preparation for all risk cases. 09:28 - 11:37 — Communicating the Inherent Risk of a Decision - Marco’s organization uses an internal centralized grading system to communicate the inherent risks of decisions. It is majority based on historical data gathered from everywhere, including external to the organization. It provides the reasoning for making decisions, and allows for an archive to be created for every project team reference in new projects. This allows for the creation of new approaches, and for learning from the past. 11:37 - 15:58 — Fostering Effective Communication and Engagement with Vendors - Working with vendors is a partnership, and Marco sees every trade partner as a true partner on the projects they are working on. To Marco, the best way to foster engagement and collaboration with partners is to engage in face-to-face and telephone conversations. Avoid leaving anyone in the dark as you are all trying to achieve the same goal. Allowing everyone a voice helps to encourage partnerships that thrive and are maintained over time. Further, not every trade partner will be an insurance expert, and so it is important to lay clear the expectations and processes that will be involved. Maintain communication and hear them out; show them you’re people they want to work with.19:21 - 21:12 — Managing When Things Go Wrong - Risk managers have to expect unexpected incidents to occur, and figure out how to resolve them. One key method is to maintain transparency across all parties. It can feel as if insurance carriers are the ‘bad guys’, but really they are working towards the same goal, to get the right risk mitigation measures in place to prevent things getting out of control if a situation goes awry. Everyone needs to be kept in the loop.Episode resources:
Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Harkins Builders Linkedin
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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Building Insurance Markets in Latin America: Opportunities and Challenges with Hugues Bertin
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
11/20/24 • 12 min
On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Hugues Bertin, a French actuary who has spent the last 20 years in Latin America. As the president of the Pan American InsurTech Alliance (AIP), Hugues shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American insurance market.
In this episode, Jason and Hugues explore the stark differences between insurance penetration in Latin America versus developed markets, the impact of climate risk, and the transformative potential of InsurTech in the region.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
Episode Highlights:
Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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In this episode, Jason and Hugues explore the stark differences between insurance penetration in Latin America versus developed markets, the impact of climate risk, and the transformative potential of InsurTech in the region.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:35 - Hugues' Background in Latin America
- 01:15 - Insurance Climate in Latin America vs. North America
- 02:10 - Market Growth and Middle Class Evolution
- 03:00 - Three-Pronged Approach to Market Development
- 04:20 - Insurance Penetration Challenges
- 07:30 - Market Resilience and Adaptability
- 08:00 - InsurTech Chile and Regional Collaboration
- 09:10 - Financing Challenges for InsurTech
- 10:00 - Regulatory Environment and Stakeholder Collaboration
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
Beyond Black Box AI: Building Trust While Driving Innovation by Puneet Matai of Rio Tinto
Risk Management: Brick by Brick
05/14/25 • 31 min
In this final episode of The Power of AI in Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl speaks with Puneet Matai, Data and AI Governance Lead at Rio Tinto Commercial, to explore the critical intersection of AI governance, risk management, and innovation in highly regulated industries, particularly focusing on financial services.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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What You'll Learn:
- How to implement effective AI governance in regulated industries through clear guidelines, controls, and validation processes
- The three primary risks in AI implementation: bias/discrimination, lack of explainability, and data drift/hallucinations
- Why treating AI as "augmented intelligence" rather than artificial intelligence leads to better risk management and outcomes
- How to balance innovation demands with data privacy, ethics, and compliance requirements
- The importance of establishing AI governance frameworks before regulatory mandates
- Why organizations should maintain a mix of in-house AI talent and external expertise
- How to prepare for emerging AI regulations by knowing your AI footprint and establishing baseline governance frameworks
- Why human supervision remains critical in AI-driven client communications and decision-making processes
- The value of diversifying AI technology investments rather than committing to a single platform or provider
- How to build AI systems that are not only performant but also ethical, transparent, and fair
- 00:00 Intro: AI Governance in Financial Services with Puneet Matai
- 00:39 From Data Engineering to AI Governance: A Career Evolution
- 05:00 Building Strong AI Governance in Regulated Industries
- 07:10 Understanding and Preventing AI Bias in Decision Making
- 11:00 Balancing Ethics and Innovation in AI Implementation
- 14:40 AI as Augmented Intelligence: The Human-AI Partnership
- 17:30 Preparing for Emerging AI Regulations
- 23:10 Why Diversifying AI Technology Investments Matters
- 26:40 The Future of AI: Making Business Functions Smarter
- 30:10 Final Thoughts: Responsible AI Implementation
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- Rio Tinto - riotinto.com
- Puneet Matai’s LinkedIn
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
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FAQ
How many episodes does Risk Management: Brick by Brick have?
Risk Management: Brick by Brick currently has 78 episodes available.
What topics does Risk Management: Brick by Brick cover?
The podcast is about Insurance, Management, Construction, Risk, Podcasts, Technology, Building, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Risk Management: Brick by Brick?
The episode title 'Transforming Insurance: The Future of Externalized Rating and Underwriting with Laura Doddington of WTW' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Risk Management: Brick by Brick?
The average episode length on Risk Management: Brick by Brick is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Risk Management: Brick by Brick released?
Episodes of Risk Management: Brick by Brick are typically released every 12 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick?
The first episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick was released on Nov 2, 2022.
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