Best A Council Platform 868329 Podcasts (2025)

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Connecting Before the Camera Clicks 32:09

8d ago32:09

32:09

Tom O’Neal's career has spanned over half a century.He made an early name for himself during the 1960s and ’70s, with photographs gracing the album covers of rock legends such as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Steppenwolf, B.B. King, John Denver, and many, many more.In addition to photographing the musicians and songwriters who defined a generation,…

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Personal Lines with Ed Cha 23:44

22d ago23:44

23:44

In this episode of the Personal Lines podcast, Ed Cha shares how his career path led to the insurance industry, says why he finds learning a reward for his job, and dives deep into the problem-solving intricacies of his role.By A Council Platform - 868329

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From Pharmacy to AI Healthcare Startup 17:57

29d ago17:57

17:57

In this episode, Leader's Edge hosts its third conversation at The Council's Employee Benefits Leadership Forum, with Ahmed Marmoush, co-founder and CEO of Handl Health, an AI platform that aggregates and analyzes publicly available healthcare pricing data to aid insurance brokers.A world traveler, Marmoush discusses his life’s journey of immigrati…

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The State of System Integration 9:39

1M ago9:39

9:39

In this episode, FIRST Insurance Funding Vice President of Business Solutions Nolan Steenberg goes deep on agency payment processing system integration.Steenberg dives into detail around the current state of automation and the benefits agencies can reap when investing in integration. Later he shares what options suit different-size agencies.FIRST I…

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A Look at Germany’s Hospital System Reform 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

In this episode, Leader's Edge hosts its second conversation at The Council's Employee Benefits Leadership Forum, with Jochen Körner, CEO of Ecclesia Group, a Germany-based brokerage.Körner dives into detail about the Krankenhausversorgungsverbesserungsgesetz, which is changing how the German hospital system operates and funds itself. Körner also s…

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A Lose-Lose Situation 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

“Nobody wins when the insurance company can’t afford to sell insurance and the homeowners can’t afford to buy insurance.”In this episode of the Politics & Risk podcast, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) discusses the increasing pressure that wildfires are placing on insurance companies and their clients.Westerman f…

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Medical Inflation and Tariffs Hit International Firms 14:47

2M ago14:47

14:47

In this episode, Leader's Edge hosts a conversation at The Council's Employee Benefits Leadership Forum with Jonathan Hsieh, CEO of Pacific Prime Americas.Hsieh shares how his background in law helped him break into insurance industry, how medical inflation and tariffs are impacting his clients, and what trends he’s watching in the benefits market.…

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Modern Benefits: Design, Delivery, and Disconnects 25:05

2M ago25:05

25:05

A conversation onsite at The Council’s Employee Benefits Leadership Forum with Prudential’s John Trevisan, Head of Distribution for Group Insurance, and Mark Devine, Vice President, Head of Life, Absence & Disability Product.Having recently surveyed employers and employees about modern benefits, Prudential gathered data on the disconnects between t…

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Personal Lines with Scott Goodreau 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

In this podcast, Scott Goodreau CEO of Brightstone Specialty Group, shares childhood stories of waking up at 3 a.m. to help his dad's canteen truck business, and how that informed his entrepreneurial nature.Goodreau also dives into why higher education changed his life and how he started his company.…

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Creative Solutions in Large Commercial 18:35

3M ago18:35

18:35

In this edition of our AXA XL podcast series, head of large commercial Donna Nadeau sits down with Leader’s Edge to talk about the latest on large-business risk.Nadeau discusses how clients are dealing with the impacts of tariffs, potential supply chain disruptions, AI algorithm bias, and much more.By A Council Platform - 868329

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From Classroom to Clients: Teachers Pivoting to Insurance 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

It’s been nearly five years since Leader's Edge began the Falling Into It podcast.Our purpose is to interview up-and-coming insurance talent to find out why they chose this industry. These professionals have pivoted to insurance from careers on the fields of Major League Baseball and sailing the seas for the U.S. Coast Guard, to name just two.In th…

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Risk Management in the Middle Market 20:04

4M ago20:04

20:04

In this episode, Kristina Talkowski, head of commercial lines, middle market for Nationwide, shares takeaways from a recent survey of small and medium sized businesses.Among the range of risk management issues covered are economic concerns, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats and regulatory compliance issues. She also discusses gaps in risk pre…

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Personal Lines with Beth Ferrin 17:53

4M ago17:53

17:53

A conversation with the president of McGohan Brabender. A native of Ashland, Ohio, Beth Ferrin shares how growing up in Amish country shaped her formative years, what it's like being the first female president of her firm, and the importance of advocacy in her role.By A Council Platform - 868329

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Private Equity Investment Appetites Maturing 21:23

4M ago21:23

21:23

In this episode Leader's Edge talks with Matthew Scally and Grier Dienstag from McKinsey.Both authors of “Investing in insurance: The value imperative,” discuss recent private investment trends in insurance. They also evaluate what made 2024 M&A unique, and share why they expect increased deal activity this year.…

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Insurtech Startups Apply AI to Back-Office Woes 16:21

4M ago16:21

16:21

The BrokerTech Ventures 2025 Accelerator startups are putting artificial intelligence to work in new ways, rethinking back-office processes from telephony support to employee offboarding, says Accelerator Executive Director John Jackovin.Talking to Leader’s Edge on the eve of the multiday, in-person BTV Mania, Jackovin shares insights on new areas …

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Personal Lines with Michael Blackshear 15:49

5M ago15:49

15:49

A conversation with Ryan Specialty’s chief compliance and privacy officer and head of diversity, equity, and inclusion.In this episode, Michael Blackshear discusses how growing up in New York City shaped him, how his consistent pursuit of education informs his role, and finding out that his father was an undercover detective.…

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A Sputnik Moment for the AI Industry 24:04

5M ago24:04

24:04

At the start of 2025 the AI industry and stock market were both blindsided.By the end of Monday, Jan. 27, nearly $1 trillion in value had been wiped off the Nasdaq 100. U.S. tech companies that had invested billions of dollars in AI now faced new competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup. Supposedly only costing $6 million to develop, and as …

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Coach K Talks Leadership, Vulnerability, and the Greatest Rivalry in Sports 20:32

5M ago20:32

20:32

In an interview conducted on-site at The Council's Insurance Leadership Forum last Fall, Leader's Edge spoke with Mike Krzyzewski, former head coach for Duke University men's basketball and the Team USA Olympics team.Krzyzewski shares stories of leadership, talent, and rivalries with Editor-in-Chief Sandy Laycox, who attended the University of Nort…

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Personal Lines with Sarah Friend 29:11

6M ago29:11

29:11

A conversation with the president of The Partners Group.In this episode, Sarah Friend shares how and why she started her own podcast, the importance of community in retaining young professionals, and her philosophy on leadership.By A Council Platform - 868329

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Reporting from the Eaton Fire 21:32

6M ago21:32

21:32

While on assignment to cover the disproportionate impact of natural catastrophes on low-income families and small businesses, journalist Russ Banham was evacuated from his own Los Angeles home. A Los Angeles County native, Banham himself was forced to evacuate his home with his family as the Eaton Fire edged toward his neighborhood in January. Afte…

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Flexibility, Choice…and Compliance Top Benefits Trends in 2025 23:48

7M ago23:48

23:48

In this episode, Council VP of Health Policy & Strategy Katie King sits down with Dave Kerrigan, founder and CEO of benefits solution aggregator BenefitPitch, to get his take on the trends driving brokers and employers to prioritize solutions that thread the needle on controlling costs and retaining employees.From AI in benefits to the growth of in…

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Personal Lines with Benjamin Verlingue 21:42

7M ago21:42

21:42

In this episode we meet Benjamin Verlingue, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Adelaide Group.Verlingue shares his story of becoming the 4th generation to run his family’s insurance business. He discusses what changes he wants to see during his time of leadership, and differences and misconceptions between U.S. and France.…

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Women’s Health in Focus 24:52

7M ago24:52

24:52

In this podcast episode, we discuss women’s health and healthcare with chief medical officer Dr. Janet Choi and chief development officer Julie Stadlbauer from Progyny, a fertility, family building and women’s health benefits provider. From the history of exclusion in medical research, to the fragmented system and myriad point solutions now availab…

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Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Lessons From Presidents Past 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

In the second interview conducted on-site at The Council's Insurance Leadership Forum in October, Leader's Edge spoke with Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.Goodwin offers insights on the political strife, past and present, that has challenged numerous generations of Americans. She also offers anecdotes concerning t…

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Middle Market Mindset 11:11

7M ago11:11

11:11

In this episode, Matt Waters, head of US Middle Market for AXA XL, shares what it has taken for his team to build out its business over the past couple of years.Waters also discusses what characteristics impact the middle market and what industry segments the company is focused on.By A Council Platform - 868329

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ILF Open Mic 24:03

7M ago24:03

24:03

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the 2024 Insurance Leadership Forum, Leader's Edge held open mic hours in the magazine's podcast booth where conference guests could sit down and share thoughts on any topic.First to join in conversation was Kevin Davis, president of Kevin Davis Insurance Services, who shared how he uses his own podcast to h…

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Congress Avoids Gov’t Shutdown, for Now 18:03

8M ago18:03

18:03

A Christmas miracle on Capitol Hill keeps the federal government funded through March 14, 2025.In this year-end episode of Politics & Risk, The Council’s senior vice president and vice president of government affairs, Joel Kopperud and Blaire Bartlett, discuss the turmoil in Washington, D.C., as Congress struggles to keep the government open throug…

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HSA Deep Dive 17:17

8M ago17:17

17:17

Mark Siebold, SVP and head of workplace solutions at Wintrust Workplace Solutions, offers a comprehensive overview of health savings accounts (HSAs) and the benefits to both employers and employees.By A Council Platform - 868329

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The Story of Insurance in America 20:24

9M ago20:24

20:24

Soldiers engaging in combat with native tribes in post-Civil War America. The free press waging a war of words on companies in the Wild West. A massive parade celebrating the tricentennial of the Massachusetts colony. These are all scenes that shaped the way American’s think about risk, from author Katherine Hempstead’s new book Uncovered: The Stor…

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Fashion, International Etiquette, and Risk 16:36

9M ago16:36

16:36

Lívia Albuquerque Bisoni has had a fascinating life.After working in Brazil’s fashion industry and then pivoting to insurance and moving to Portugal, the 33-year-old today is head of international and institutional relations for MDS Group. Fresh off her team’s win in the Global Broker Smackdown at the 2024 Insurance Leadership Forum, Bisoni shares …

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Behind the Curtain 22:15

9M ago22:15

22:15

Given his background working with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and medical insurers, as well as working with individuals to fill their prescriptions, Dr. Simon Leung, Vice President, Head of Pharmacy, Conner Strong & Buckelew has in some ways seen it all. Leung’s experience has shaped his approach to pharmacy benefit consulting and his view on …

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Former NATO Commander Admiral James Stavridis on Cyber and Geopolitical Risk 17:27

10M ago17:27

17:27

Leader's Edge was on-site at The Council's Insurance Leadership Forum in October to capture the conversations and energy that always accompany this key industry gathering.In the first of three special interviews conducted at ILF, retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander Europe and a current board member of glo…

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Personal Lines with Dottie Chalmers Cutter 31:12

10M ago31:12

31:12

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A Fully Optimized Digital Industry 19:01

11M ago19:01

19:01

Everyone in the insurance value chain wins when the broker is equipped with better data, says Jeff Cohen, senior vice president at Zywave.Cohen paints a vivid picture of what a fully optimized digital industry could look like, but cautions that we’re not there yet. He discusses where the industry is on this journey, why digital evolution is moving …

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Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass 18:19

11M ago18:19

18:19

Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers executive chairman Ken Crerar sits down for a candid conversation on leading The Council through 30 years of growth, change, disruption, and success.By A Council Platform - 868329

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Financial Tools for an Uncertain Economy 19:28

11M ago19:28

19:28

Being a bank-owned premium financing company means that the economic environment, especially changes in banking, is a major factor in the business landscape, says Ben Rubin, chief risk officer for FIRST Insurance Funding & Wintrust Life Finance. In this podcast, sponsored by First Insurance Funding, Rubin discusses the particulars of the current fi…

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Personal Lines with Ryan L. Smith 24:23

11M ago24:23

24:23

In this episode we meet Ryan L. Smith, Executive Vice President of Atlanta Life Insurance.Smith shares how his childhood entrepreneurial mindset led him to working with NBA legend Magic Johnson. He also discusses his perspective on life insurance, and why its vital for a family member to have.By A Council Platform - 868329

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Great Fire to a Burgeoning Market: History of Lloyd's 17:51

11M ago17:51

17:51

For hundreds of years the insurance market known as Lloyd's of London has played a notorious role in the world of risk and finance.To understand how this market started, podcast producer Zach Ewell spoke with Geraldine Morgan, a history enthusiast who gives tours in London England around the history of Lloyds and insurance. Morgan takes us on a tou…

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Executing on Specialty 12:56

11M ago12:56

12:56

One year into the newly created role of head of North America, AXIS' Mike McKenna joins the Leader’s Edge podcast to discuss how he plans to execute on opportunities in the market as Axis dives deeper into specialty lines. McKenna drills down into where the opportunities are in the difficult casualty market, discusses the company’s new Lloyd’s synd…

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Brokers, Insurtechs Ready to Connect 15:47

12M ago15:47

15:47

As Fall conference season gears up, BrokerTech Ventures’ John Jackovin, Executive Director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, shares some insight into the upcoming BrokerTech Connect, a broker-focused mini-event held during InsureTech Connect in Las Vegas in October. Jackovin discusses the evolution of the conference over the years and what’s …

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She Should Run! 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Can we fix the polarization that has engulfed our politics and government?According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, public trust in government has edged near all-time lows in recent years.The nonpartisan organization She Should Run believes part of the answer to fixing this problem includes increasing the number of women in public office. To …

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Interconnected Risk Drives New Client Focus 19:52

1y ago19:52

19:52

In this edition of our AXA XL podcast series, chief client and distribution officer Matt O’Malley sits down with Leader’s Edge after taking on this newly created role for the insurer. He explains the interconnected risk that drove AXA XL to create this position and what he hopes to achieve in the role. He also talks market trends including the earl…

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Election Atmosphere Alters for Democrats 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

In this episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney, who represents Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District.The congressman discusses his party’s new excitement surrounding the presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s withdrew from the 2024 election, possib…

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The End of Alien Abduction Coverage? 13:17

1y ago13:17

13:17

For over 34 years Mike St. Lawrence traveled the United States selling alien abduction insurance on local TV news and radio shows.With nearly 7,000 coverages sold at a $24.95 asking price, the Florida resident offered a $10 million payout for proof of abduction. The catch: The payout would come at $1 annually for 10 million years. Following our 202…

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Personal Lines with Dan Horton 15:44

1y ago15:44

15:44

In this episode we meet Dan Horton, CEO of the Horton GroupHorton shares how he made the career jump from airline pilot to insurance executive, the influence that family has had in his life, and the importance of company culture.By A Council Platform - 868329

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AI is No Longer Science Fiction, Neither are its Risks 19:30

1y ago19:30

19:30

How is artificial intelligence shaking up the film industry?Sinead Murphy, managing director at carrier MiC Specialty, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the film and media industries.With over 12 years of underwriting experience, Murphy shares how AI risks will impact E&O, cyber, and other policy coverages. She also discusses h…

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Benefits Market Leaders Fuel Advocacy Agenda 10:42

1y ago10:42

10:42

In this edition of the Politics & Risk podcast, The Council’s government affairs team is onsite at the Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF) with Council VP of health policy & strategy Katie King. King oversees the Council of Employee Benefits Executives’ agenda and reveals new insights presented to the group by McKinsey, including findings fro…

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Getting to the Point 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

Blake Watts, channel partnerships leader for Ochsner Health, has a busy agenda for The Council’s Employee Benefits Leadership Forum [EBLF] this year.Speaking with Leader’s Edge on the first day of the meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Watts said he was looking forward to conversations with his peers on healthcare point solutions and partnering…

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Personal Lines with Belen Tokarski 21:26

1y ago21:26

21:26

In this episode we meet Belen Tokarski, President and COO of Mylo.Tokarski shares inspirational stories of family members who inspire her, how she fell into the insurance industry. And why she’s sticking around.By A Council Platform - 868329

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When Both Extremes Control the Agenda, Who Loses? 16:35

1y ago16:35

16:35

In the latest episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who has represented Colorado’s 7th Congressional District since 2023.Having served in the Colorado state legislature for a decade prior to becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Pette…

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