Monthly Podcast for the Risk and Insurance Industry focusing on catastrophe resiliency and modeling.
Catastrophe Resiliency Network Podcast
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Monthly Podcast for the Risk and Insurance Industry focusing on catastrophe resiliency and modeling.
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September 12, 2025
Becoming a Change Agent in the Insurance Industry with Courtney Davis
<p>Courtney Davis is the Executive Vice President and Global Education Practice Leader at HUB International. Courtney was a guest on the podcast back in 2022 and has returned for a follow-up interview at the RIMS 2025 Conference in Chicago. She reflects on changes in her career, what it means to effectively educate and engage across a network, and how she is working to be an agent for change and greater diversity at every level in the insurance industry.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p>● Courtney’s journey from the University of Chicago to HUB International.</p> <p>● The conversations and possibilities that attracted Courtney to her present role.</p> <p>● HUB’s growing footprint in the insurance industry.</p> <p>● The biggest surprises in Courtney’s shift from risk management to brokerage.</p> <p>● Educating and engaging an entire network.</p> <p>● Supporting greater diversity at every level in the insurance industry.</p> <p>● Effective strategies for attracting new talent.</p> <p>● What it takes to become a change agent.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mentioned in This Episode:</p> <p><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneycdavis">Courtney C. Davis</a></span></p> <p><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.hubinternational.com/">HUB International</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Tweetables:</p> <p> </p> <p>“As much as an opportunity may be great, it’s who you work with that will make you successful.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Sometimes you have to be the change agent yourself.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Don’t stop until you see the change that you want.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Being truly intentional to support the next level of talent is what we have to commit to.”</p> <p> </p>
September 12, 2025
Pivoting From Pro Golf to Pro Insurance Broker with Kyle Thompson
<p>Kyle Thompson is the Senior Vice President in Risk Management at Arthur J. Gallagher, where he leads large teams on complex risk. He played pro golf for 17 years before pivoting to risk management in 2019. In this live from RIMS 2025 episode, Kyle reflects on the ways that his golf career prepared him for risk management. He highlights the similarities between the two careers, reflects on some of his biggest wins, and details the athletic characteristics that have helped him excel in his new career.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p>● Kyle’s experience with golf was a family affair that is in his DNA.</p> <p>● Advancing through the PGA was a multi-year-long effort.</p> <p>● Kyle’s pivot from pro golf to risk management.</p> <p>● Risk and insurance knowledge started with earning accreditations.</p> <p>● Kyle has zero regrets about his career in risk management.</p> <p>● Reflections on Kyle’s biggest wins and AJG’s growing success.</p> <p>● Addressing the male-dominated insurance landscape.</p> <p>● Surprising discoveries that Kyle made once he joined the traditional workforce.</p> <p>● Characteristics of ex-athletes who thrive in risk management.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mentioned in This Episode:</p> <p><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylethompsonpga/">Kyle Thompson</a></span></p> <p><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.ajg.com/">Arthur J. Gallagher</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Tweetables:</p> <p> </p> <p>“I had a few offers to go into real estate, but it just didn’t speak to me the way insurance did.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“I was a pro at golf; now I’m an aspiring professional insurance broker.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Golf itself is really nothing but risk management.”</p>
September 12, 2025
Outsourcing Risk Management with John Kempton
<p>John Kempton is a Senior Consultant at FHS and is responsible for advising clients on program design and implementation, negotiating contracts, and implementing overall risk management strategy. Before joining FHS, John was the Southeast Zone Real Estate Leader and Senior Vice President for Marsh in Washington, DC. John entered the insurance industry in 2012. In this live from RIMS 2025 Chicago episode, John highlights industries that commonly outsource risk management, including real estate and hospitality, details the unique skillset of being a broker-turned-consultant, and offers encouragement to anyone who is wondering whether returning to the office is really worth the effort (it is).</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p>● John’s role at FHS focuses on real estate and construction space.</p> <p>● Industries that commonly outsource risk management.</p> <p>● From history major to insurance industry — John’s unexpected career path.</p> <p>● Acquiring insurance clients in the real estate industry.</p> <p>● The benefits of offering a flat monthly retainer.</p> <p>● Brokers turned consultants offer a unique skillset to clients.</p> <p>● John’s engagement preferences in the real estate and hospitality industry.</p> <p>● Growth in this industry is not slowing down anytime soon.</p> <p>● In another life, John is managing a safari lodge in South America.</p> <p>● John’s networking advice to his early career self.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mentioned in This Episode:</p> <p><span class="s1"><a href= "https://fhsrisk.com/team/john-kempton/">John Kempton</a></span></p> <p><span class="s1"><a href="https://fhsrisk.com/">FHS Risk Management</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p>Tweetables:</p> <p> </p> <p>“Our job is to come in and manage the process rather than hijack the process.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Many of our clients don’t even know that this outsourcing model exists.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“The earlier we’re involved with our clients, the better the outcome typically is.”</p> <p> </p> <p>“Embrace being in the office and making connections.”</p>
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