Risk Ready- Presented by The Private Risk Management Association

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode with Scott Carmilani, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Vault Insurance, Spencer and Scott explore the factors influencing construction costs, the need for pricing models to adjust to changes in the construction landscape, and the historical context surrounding homeowners' contracts.  Scott has transitioned through different positions in the insurance industry, he brings a unique "outsider's" viewpoint to high-net-worth personal insurance. Scott started his career at AIG where over the course of 15 years he held various management roles. From there he became Chairman and CEO of Allied World which was eventually purchased by Fairfax Insurance entities. At Fairfax he served as the President of Strategy and Distribution.    

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode, Spencer Houldin, CEO of Ericson Insurance, sits down with Diane Delaney, Executive Director of PRMA, to talk about what’s new with the organization in 2024, uncover essential resources that every member should know about, and how to get more involved with the PRMA community. 

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction.In this episode with Dan Halsey, President of Personal Lines at The Hanover, we talk about how, in such a dynamic time in our industry, it’s an opportunity for independent agents to reinforce to their clients the unique value and expertise that they bring.   Dan joined The Hanover in 2009 as the personal lines chief financial officer.  In 2013, he transitioned into a business P&L role, leading state management team.In April 2017, Dan was appointed the President for Personal Lines and oversees all aspects of running this business.  Dan brings extensive experience in leading and empowering talent, delivering business results, and financial acumen to the organization. Prior to joining The Hanover, Dan spent six years at Liberty Mutual in leadership roles in M&A and personal lines finance.  

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this podcast episode, we conduct a deeper dive into the realm of personal auto insurance. Our guest, Mary Boyd, is a forward-thinking authority in this field, with a special focus on the efficient adoption of technology. Join us as we explore Mary's insights into the evolving landscape of the personal automobile market, the future of telematics, and the shifting demographics of drivers. Mary Boyd, President and CEO of Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation. Mary is responsible for Plymouth Rock’s independent agency personal and commercial auto, umbrella, and Pilgrim services businesses.  Mary is no stranger to the high-net-worth personal insurance space, starting her career at Chubb and subsequently as President of ACE Private Risk Services.  She also held senior leadership positions at Hartford's personal lines agency as well as overseeing their direct channels and managing the AARP partnership.

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. This episode features Mark Friedlander Director of Corporate Communications at the Insurance Information Institute.  Mark is an expert on “everything Florida!”  In this session you will learn more about the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on the insurance industry and the legal costs behind such an event. Additionally Mark shares his perspective on what the future holds in the Florida marketplace.   

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. This episode features David Lavins, President of Amwins Access, a leading MGA/wholesale platform specializing in small business and personal lines.  David was invited on this show because the E&S marketplace is booming.  Brokers are using this market more than they ever have, but quite often do not know how to navigate it.  During this session, David unlocks some of the mystery around operating in the E&S space.  

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction.  This episode is a sit-down with Evan Purmort, the CEO of Central Insurance, covering several topics including his vision for the future of Central and the importance of the customer experience.Spencer M. Houldin is the President of Ericson Insurance Services. He has 30 years of experience as a personal insurance advisor and leads Ericson’s high net worth personal insurance division.

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. This episode features Ross Buchmueller, President and CEO of PURE Insurance. Ross discusses topics ranging from lessons he learned working under industry legend, Hank Greenberg, to the power of the reciprocal model and when it works best, and his thoughts on the hard market--whether it is here to stay and advice for future proofing the HNW homeowners industry.Spencer M. Houldin is the President of Ericson Insurance Services. He has 30 years of experience as a personal insurance advisor and leads Ericson’s high net worth personal insurance division.

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. This episode is a sit-down with Charles Williamson, the CEO of Vault, covering several topics, including the creation of Vault,  insight on the E&S marketspace, and creating a successful company culture.Spencer M. Houldin is the President of Ericson Insurance Services. He has 30 years of experience as a personal insurance advisor and leads Ericson’s high net worth personal insurance division.As Vault’s CEO, Charles’ work is defined by his ability to lead a high-performing team and foster their unique talents while simultaneously easing pain points for customers. His experience includes more than 20 years leading and growing some of the industry’s most successful institutions. Charles loves to compete against himself and others. He is an avid crossfit athlete and an ex-triathlon competitor, as well as a strong supporter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provides and teaches those with physical disabilities to use sports gear or equipment.  https://vault.insurance.  Disclaimer:All content and materials are the property of the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA) and Subject-Matter-Experts working on behalf of PRMA. Information and practices are included in the material; however, the Private Risk Management Association makes no representations or warranties with respect to the fitness or suitability of the educational content for any particular purpose beyond providing insights and information on topics of interest to the membership that require further review. The information contained is not intended and should not be construed as a recommendation for a specific client coverage or solution. Neither the Private Risk Management Association nor any expert or author providing educational content to PRMA shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages. 

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction.   The industry is no stranger to the destruction on homes from severe weather and water damage.  In this episode, you will hear from Steve Poux, AIG Private Client Group’s Global Head of Risk Management Services & Loss Prevention, on how to prepare your clients and their homes to be more resilient and what’s up and coming in the latest risk management technology.Spencer M. Houldin is the President of Ericson Insurance Services. He has 30 years of experience as a personal insurance advisor and leads Ericson’s high net worth personal insurance division.Steve Poux is AIG's  Private Client Group’s Global Head of Risk Management Services & Loss Prevention.  Steve joined AIG in 2000 as one of the founding members of AIG Private Client Group and, a few years later, was the principal architect of AIG Private Client Group’s Department of Loss Prevention, which was the first practice of its kind within the high-net-worth personal lines industry.  Today, he oversees a team of seasoned risk management specialists who help high net worth individuals and families maximize safety and proactively reduce the likelihood of suffering a loss.Disclaimer:All content and materials are the property of the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA) and Subject-Matter-Experts working on behalf of PRMA. Information and practices are included in the material; however, the Private Risk Management Association makes no representations or warranties with respect to the fitness or suitability of the educational content for any particular purpose beyond providing insights and information on topics of interest to the membership that require further review. The information contained is not intended and should not be construed as a recommendation for a specific client coverage or solution. Neither the Private Risk Management Association nor any expert or author providing educational content to PRMA shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damages.