• Difference Makers Podcast: Community Leadership and Risk Management
    Sep 30 2024

    Vince Staub, MS, CRM, CCP, is a distinguished executive and leader with over 30 years of experience in risk management, compliance, corporate security, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). As the President of Risk Managers International and a Managing Partner at Make the Shift Consulting Group, he drives innovative strategies that enhance organizational resilience. Vince's career began at age 16 as a YMCA Day Camp leader, laying the foundation for his lifelong dedication to leadership. He has held prominent roles, including Chief Risk & Security Officer for a major multinational semiconductor company and National Faculty Member at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. With a Doctor's Degree in Strategic Leadership and multiple certifications, Vince combines extensive knowledge with a passion for community service, serving on various boards and leading youth leadership initiatives.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    28 mins
  • Marine and Energy Insurance Uncovered: Expert Insights with HMEIC
    Aug 23 2024

    Learn more about Marine & Energy Insurance in a PROFocus courses: Course Schedule

    Steven Paul Weiss, MS-Inc, CPCU, AMIM, NAMS-CMS

    Steven’s experience in Ocean and Inland Marine Insurance includes over 35 years of experience as a Marine Surveyor, Loss Adjuster, Direct Insurance and Reinsurance Underwriter following his eight years of active and reserve service with the U.S. Navy.

    Steven has recently started Incarnation Specialty Underwriters an Ocean and Inland Marine Delegated Underwriting Authority focused on Cargo, Project Cargo, Transportation and other lines.

    Previously as Senior Vice President/Chief Underwriting Officer at Munich Re Specialty Group Insurance Services, Steven was responsible for a team of Ocean and Inland Marine Underwriters writing over 140 million in direct premium at loss ratios below 40%. He worked closely with underwriters, brokers, and assureds to minimize risk and maximize return for both parties.

    Steven has extensively travelled and worked internationally, opening offices in Latin America while at Liberty and worked with insureds on 6 continents.

    Steven’s passions include family, gardening, Sporting clays, the Houston Marine and Energy Insurance Conference and mentoring and developing incoming or current colleagues in the Insurance Space.

    A lifetime learner and self-professed insurance nerd, Steven received his BA-History from Virginia Military Institute, MS – Insurance Management from Boston University and the Associate in Marine Insurance Management and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter certification from the American Institute for CPCU. Steven is also an active member of the National Association of Marine Surveyors serving as a president (first for 4 years) and now as an International Regional Vice President.

    In March 2023, Steven was honored with the St Mary’s Greehey School of Business “Risk Management Professional of the Year”

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    39 mins
  • A Risk Worth Taking: The 2024 Redbird Risk Management Challenge
    Aug 9 2024

    Discover how you can make a difference and help other high school students "Own their potential" by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner!

    Established in 1991, the Center for Insurance and Risk Management (also known as The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management) supports Illinois State University's nationally recognized undergraduate insurance and risk management program and actuarial science program. We are committed to the preparation of future industry leaders by supporting strong industry involvement with our students, innovative teaching by outstanding faculty, cutting-edge applied research, and a student-centered learning environment. See the Business Insurance video on how the Katie School is preparing the next generation of insurance leaders.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    52 mins
  • Difference Makers Podcast: Championing Insurance Education Across Generations
    Jul 26 2024
    Empower the Future of Risk & Insurance​

    Give back and help support educating and inspiring the next generation of professionals by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner or by bringing the CISR High School Program to your community!

    • Emerging Talent Partners Program
    • CISR High School Program
    About Our Difference Maker: ​

    Anne is a native Hoosier and a graduate of Indiana University. She began her insurance career in 1978 as a receptionist at an independent insurance agency. She has held every position at an agency including receptionist, assistant, producer, sales manager, carrier liaison as well as owning her own agency. When Anne sold her agency, she served as executive director of I.T.D.I., an insurance training and development project for the state of Indiana. Anne joined Arlington/Roe in 2004 and retired as a full-time employee in 2019. She currently helps part-time with Sales & Marketing for Minnesota.

    Anne has always been involved with the Big I (Independent Insurance Agents) and the PIA (Professional Insurance Agents) throughout her career. Mentoring young people and promoting insurance education has always been a passion of Anne’s. She served on the Indiana State University Insurance & Risk Management Advisory Council. She assists with the Ivy Tech and CISR high school insurance programs in collaboration with other insurance schools like Ball State, Butler and Indiana State. In her spare time, Anne likes to do other volunteer work, travel, garden and do fun activities with her family and grandchildren.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    15 mins
  • Driving Change: How the 2024 Driver Risk Report Influences Policy and Practice
    Jul 10 2024

    Get the Industry's Latest Insights on Automotive Mobility Risk!

    The report sheds light on critical violation trends influencing the industry's current and future state of driving risk. SambaSafety tapped into an extensive database of motor vehicle record (MVR), telematics, and compliance, safety, and accountability (CSA) data to offer never-before-seen insights – from violation frequency to the probability of costly claims.

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    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    26 mins
  • A New Dawn for The Alliance
    Jun 12 2024

    Learn more about the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance's rebrand.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    35 mins
  • Paws and Reflect: Unleashing the Truth About Pet Insurance
    May 22 2024
    In this Episode of Nat Alliance Now, Awkward Insurance Podcast hosts Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons are taking over, with the mission to dive deep into Pet Insurance insurance with guest, Mike Bechthold from Nationwide Pet Insurance. Join us as we explore the invaluable benefits Pet Health Insurance offers and the common misunderstandings that might be holding you back from providing this essential coverage to your clients. Discover where insurance professionals can tap into the growing demand for pet insurance and gain insights into what you need to know to effectively sell pet insurance to your clients. Whether you're an insurance professional seeking new markets or a pet owner curious about safeguarding your furry friend's health, this episode is for you.Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
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    33 mins
  • Exploring AlliBot: AI-powered Tool for Risk & Insurance Professionals
    Apr 17 2024

    Learn more about AlliBot.

    Meet the Alliance: Beth Benhart.

    Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

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    36 mins