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Genevieve Hayes Consulting Episode 58: Why Great Data Scientists Ask ‘Why?’ (And How It Can Transform Your Career) Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for data scientists, it can open doors to leadership opportunities.In this episode, technology leader Andrei Oprisan joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to share how his habit of asking deeper questions about the business transformed him from software engineer #30 at Wayfair to a seasoned technology executive and MIT Sloan MBA candidate.You’ll discover:The critical business questions most technical experts never think to ask [02:21]Why understanding business context makes you better at technical work (not worse) [14:10]How to turn natural curiosity into career opportunities without losing your technical edge [09:19]The simple mindset shift that helps you spot business impact others miss [21:05] Guest Bio Andrei Oprisan is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in product development, machine learning, and scaling high-performance teams. He is the founding Engineering Lead at Agent.ai and is also currently completing an Executive MBA through MIT's Sloan School of Management. Links Connect with Andre on LinkedInAndrei’s websiteAgent.ai website Connect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE Read Full Transcript [00:00:00] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Hello, and welcome to Value Driven Data Science, the podcast that helps data scientists transform their technical expertise into tangible business value, career autonomy, and financial reward. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and today I’m joined by Andrei Oprisan. Andrei is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience in software engineering.[00:00:24] Specializing in product development, machine learning, and scaling high performance teams. He is the founding engineering lead at Agent. ai, and is also currently completing an executive MBA through MIT’s Sloan School of Management. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how data scientists can grow into business leadership roles by exploring Andre’s own career evolution from technology specialist to seasoned technology leader.[00:00:55] And more importantly, we’ll be sharing specific steps that you can take to follow his path. So get ready to boost your impact, earn what you’re worth, and rewrite your career algorithm. Andre, welcome to the show.[00:01:09] Andrei Oprisan: Thank you. Great to be here. Great[00:01:11] Dr Genevieve Hayes: We’re at the dawn of the AI revolution with everyone wanting to get in on the act and many organizations terrified of being left behind.[00:01:21] As a result, there are more technical data science and AI centric roles being advertised now than ever before. However, this also brings with it unprecedented opportunities for data scientists to make the leap into business leadership, if they’re willing and if they know how. And those are two very big ifs, because in my experience, Many data scientists either don’t know how to successfully make this transition, or write off the possibility of doing so entirely for fear that it’ll take them too far away from the tools.[00:01:55] Now, Andre you started your career as a software engineer, but have since held a number of technology leadership roles, including VP of Engineering at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Chief Technology Officer at OneScreen. ai, And your current role is head of engineering at agent. ai. What is it that first started you on the path from technical specialist to business leader?[00:02:21] Andrei Oprisan: question. So for me, it was all about asking deeper questions as to the why and that led me to ask them more questions, you know, but why and why again, why are we doing this? Why are we prioritizing this kind of work? What makes us believe this is the right kind of feature, to work on as a developer which inevitably leads to some kind of business questions some questions about. Who the customer is and why we’re serving those customers are those customers, right? Kinds of customers. To serve in the 1st place, or, should we be thinking about different kinds of customer personas?[00:02:56] And what does that mean? All the way to, how do you actually make money as a business? Why are we doing this? Is it to drive efficiency? Is it to serve a new, on top market potentially? And so. As you mentioned, I started as a developer, I started my career at Wayfair back in the early days when they were, I think it was engineer number 30 company of 100 or so people back in the early 2000s.[00:03:20] And we were. Developing big features. I remember I own a big part of baby and wedding registries and checkout and customer reviews. And I was building more and more features and I was sitting and also in more meetings with product managers who are usually the kind of the interface right in a tech world to sort of the business.[00:03:42] And I kept asking more and more questions around it. Hey, but why are we doing this? Why are we solving for baby registries? Why are we solving for wedding registries?[00:03:51] So again. For me, it really started from early days of my career, all the way through later stages, where I was always asking more questions about, is it the right thing?[00:03:59] The highest value thing that we can work on as engineers, as developers, as technical folks, or is there something more valuable that we should be working on that we should be aware of? That we should be asking deeper questions about. And it really started with that kind of inquisitive nature, always asking, why are we doing this?[00:04:16] You know, I’m here as part of this team, and I want to understand why we’re doing these things. So I can be more effective. So I can make sure that, I. Do as much as possible to make a successful[00:04:27] Dr Genevieve Hayes: That approach of asking all those why questions, that’s what they recommend to people in pretty much every management consulting advice book. The three. of Management Consulting. Why this? Why now? Why me? Did you pick that up from reading some sort of Management Consulting book or do you just have an naturally inquisitive nature?[00:04:48] Andrei Oprisan: now for me it was more natural, maybe a bit stubborn, maybe depending on what you ask, maybe a bit , irreverent just to sort of asking the question. So, , why are we doing this? But as a developer, as you’re building out features, you can build a very simple version of an ask or you can build something very complex that needs to scale. That needs to take into account a number of different kinds of factors. And so we really started with. Trying to understand, okay, what is the actual technical requirement and why do we think that is[00:05:16] and that’s usually defined by some kind of either tech lead and a team or a product manager or some combination thereof. And I found that to be very helpful, both for me and those non technical counterparts to ask those why questions because it really revealed a lot of the assumptions that went into the road map that went into even the business thinking there’s obviously some assumption that.[00:05:41] For instance, we’re going to invest in scale from a dev ops standpoint, for example to make sure these servers don’t tip over. We’ll be able to handle more traffic because we expect growth. Okay. But when is that? Why is that?[00:05:53] And it started from me, just not really understanding the business and wanting to learn and more wanting to learn on a deeper level to say, okay. I can understand. I became an expert in baby and wedding registries and all the competitors and I think that that’s part of what’s necessary to be able to build.[00:06:12] Good products that kind of obsession, with the product and , asking questions until you really understand the landscape and what you should and shouldn’t be building. I think those are critical aspects of knowing what to build and not to build to be able to.[00:06:26] And get some better outcomes.[00:06:28] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And so by asking these questions, did senior leadership see that as a sign that you had management or leadership potential and then did you naturally get promoted or did you actively seek out those business leadership roles?[00:06:44] Andrei Oprisan: I think a little bit of both, but more likely in the beginning. It was more the former, so I was asking. More of the questions for the sake of the questions and really wanting. To build a better product, which then led to just more responsibilities. And it was clear to me that I wanted.[00:07:02] Those kinds of questions to be asked and answered. And many times they want, many of those sort of technical conversations they were having, those kinds of questions weren’t really asked by the technical folks. And so I became the kind of person that would always ask those questions and always.[00:07:19] Push us to get good answers to those questions and really test those assumptions over time, as I became more senior in my roles building more complex systems that led to more complex questions that needed answers and increasingly got in front of more senior folks.[00:07:37] So what became conversations Within a team with a product manager or a junior product manager talking to junior engineers became conversations, between senior engineers. And directors of thought up and things like that. And so, I just became part of. In those rooms where those conversations were happening at a higher level that led me to ask more important white questions more around.[00:08:01] The business strategy, why do we think this is the right segment to tackle? Why do we think we’re going to build technology that is really differentiated, that is not just another solution that we could have just bought off the shelf.[00:08:13] And those are very interesting conversations to have. And I think that the kinds of conversations that we don’t get to really have, we’re not really focused on both the technical, but not technical just for the sake of technical sort of solutioning, but technology in the service of the business and the service of a business that is, wanting to grow and stay competitive and and be able to win at whatever the business is trying to do,[00:08:40] Dr Genevieve Hayes: It sounds like your nature made you very well suited to a business leadership role, even though you started off as a technical specialist. But I’ve met a lot of data scientists over the years who are very adamant that they don’t want to move away from purely technical roles and into leadership roles.[00:09:01] For example, I’ve been in teams where the team leader role has It’s been advertised and every single technical person in that team has refused to apply for it because they don’t want to move away from the tools. Is this something that you experienced early in your career?[00:09:19] Andrei Oprisan: definitely, and that’s part of every individuals journey as we’re moving through those individual contributor ranks. There are levels to the individual contributor roles, you can go from junior to very senior, to principal or staff or a member of technical staff and different companies have the sort of laddering that can even go up to the equivalent on the sort of management side, all the way to VP levels Microsoft is famous for, their laddering where you can have Distinguished engineers that are the equivalent of VPs will have hundreds of people who are reporting to them and have similar compensation structures.[00:09:55] So, again, it is possible. Not every organization is set up for that. And so I think part of this has to 1st, start with the right level of research and say, okay. If I’m the kind of person that wants to do only technical work. Will the career progression and this organization really support my objective,[00:10:14] if the most senior level that you can go to might be just a senior engineer level, that might be okay. And that might be the right place for you. But if you want me more responsible and we want to be more of an architect or someone who. Is coordinating, larger, project deployments across multiple divisions,[00:10:37] I would say, figure out if the organization. As those kinds of opportunities, and in many cases, they don’t, because they don’t know that I need, it hasn’t been proven as an actual need. So, part of it is, how comfortable are you? And being that sort of trailblazer and taking some risks and, of crafting your own role versus, working within the existing bounds where you may have a well defined ladder.[00:11:03] And, in other cases, it might be that, no, there is a ceiling and in many organizations, that is the case, especially in a non technology companies, and companies that certainly have a technology or it department and some fashion. But they might not have, the same level that you can go to.[00:11:21] Compared to in a potential business role and that needs to be a decision that is that made to say, okay, is this the right kind of place for me? Can I grow and learn? To the level that I’m looking to grow and learn to and then figure out, if you can sort of.[00:11:36] Move beyond some of those limitations, what are they and what are you comfortable with?[00:11:41] Dr Genevieve Hayes: Early in my career, it was the case that basically in Australia, if you wanted to get beyond a very moderate salary, you had to go into management if you’re a technical person. But. In recent years there are an increasing number of companies and organizations that are building in that technical stream.[00:12:03] I think Deloitte in Australia now does have a technical stream where you can get quite senior. And I know of some government organizations that also do. I’m not quite sure how well that works in practice, but it’s a move in the right direction.[00:12:20] Andrei Oprisan: Right, and I think that’s that’s only increased over time. I’ve only seen companies create more opportunities for those very senior technical folks, not fewer. So, again, I think it is encouraging, but I’d also say, you’re not going to find the same.[00:12:36] Leveling across the board for technical folks as you would, let’s say for management oriented and at a certain point, need to make the decision in terms of. Do you want to stay as an individual and the whole contributor, or are you open to management?[00:12:51] It doesn’t mean from a management standpoint, you’re not technical or, you’re not needing to your technical skills, but it may mean that, yes, you’re no longer coding every day. Right, you are maybe at best reviewing architecture documents and really pressure testing the way the systems are designed and having bigger conversations around, cost optimization and.[00:13:14] Privacy and security implications of the work that is being done and making sure that then those are addressed. Which again, there are different kinds of challenges. They’re still technically challenging. And you’re going to need good advice from additional folks, individual contributors on the teams, but they are different.[00:13:32] Dr Genevieve Hayes: The other thing I’d add to all this is, even if you choose to remain in that individual contributor stream, as you move up the ranks, you are still going to be associating more and more with senior leadership and having to think about things from a business point of view. It doesn’t matter whether you’re managing staff or not.[00:13:51] You need to become more business centric. And that idea that a lot of very technical data scientists have of just being left alone in a room to code all day. That’s not going to happen once you get above a certain level regardless of if you’re technical or a leader.[00:14:10] Andrei Oprisan: That’s right, and I think it’s. Figuring out the right balance of enough technical work, and that can mean different things over time with enough. Organizational impact, which is another way to look at the business elements of. You know, we’re doing a bunch of work, but again, is it making money?[00:14:29] Is it helping our customers get more of what they need? Is it improving some kind of output that the organization is measuring. If we can’t answer any of those questions , to some level of sophistication, then, if we’re working on the right thing or not, would we even know,[00:14:45] and would it even about it may be a very interesting technical problem, of course, but does it matter at all? will anyone even see it when you care? I think by, understanding the business understanding, maybe how many eyeballs. The product is going to get in front of and what the assumptions are and even, coming up with some of those numbers is going to really affect what you’re thinking about what you’re building and why you’re building.[00:15:09] Dr Genevieve Hayes: It sounds like you making that transition from being a technical expert to being a business leader was very organic for you, but was there ever a point in time where you actually consciously thought, okay, I’m actually focusing on this business leadership thing. I’m no longer a technical specialist.[00:15:28] I am a data science or engineering leader.[00:15:32] Andrei Oprisan: Yes, when I transitioned from Wayfair I work for an eCommerce consulting shop. So there is where I learned a lot of my sort of consulting skills and really understand how to talk to. Chief marketing officers and CEO. So understand, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?[00:15:48] But in those conversations, it became very clear to me that I needed to understand more about the business, not less, even as I was very technical, I was a tech lead, I was running the technology team, in charge with the recruiting with defining the staffing plans and also architecting some of the solutions.[00:16:10] And so it became very clear that I needed to understand even more. About what the actual goals were of the organization, because the very first iteration of the project we came in with the wrong assumptions completely, and we came up with some technical solutions that made no sense for where they were trying to go.[00:16:30] 2, 3, 5 years later we came up with something that made sense for a proof of concept and sort to get to an initial contract. But actually, we were setting them up for failure in 4 to 5 years were actually the solution that we were proposing wouldn’t be able to support the kinds of customization as they would need when they moved to 20 different supply chain partners and just having those conversations at a, higher level[00:16:57] It was very eye-opening when I walked out of a few of those meetings. Understanding that 90 percent of our assumptions were just incorrect. It’s like, Oh my God, what are we doing? And why are we having this entire team of engineers building these features for, I think it was Portugal and Spain stores where, we were just expected to lift and shift that for Japan, and that we’re just not going to be possible said, okay,[00:17:22] This made absolutely no sense. Let’s have deeper conversations about. The business what their goals are and how the technology is going to support that both now in the very short term, and we’re applying a very short term kind of mentality. But also long term also in 4 to 5 years, assuming the business is successful and they meet their objectives.[00:17:44] How can we make sure we’re enabling their long term growth?[00:17:48] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So it sounds like if one of our listeners wanted to follow your lead and move from technical specialist into a business leadership role, one of the first steps that they should take is to understand the objectives and goals of their organization and how their work can feed into achieving those goals and objectives.[00:18:09] Andrei Oprisan: Absolutely. I think it’s just having those simple questions answered around. What is the business? What is it doing? Why is it doing it? Why are they in this specific sector now? How has this evolved? And then being able to answer, how are they actually able to do that? Is it people?[00:18:28] Is it process? Is that technology is probably a combination of all of those different factors, but technology can have a multiplying effect, right? And I think it’s asking those questions in terms of where they are now and looking at different ways of expanding different ways of providing. Goods and services and using technology to more efficient.[00:18:49] And , it’s just looking at the business, but I would call it. A common sense approach and asking the kinds of questions. Okay. Someone in on the business side, if they can’t answer things in a simple. Way ask more questions if you can understand them in the terms that.[00:19:08] They’re giving back to you then then ask more clarifying questions. Don’t just assume. Right and it’s okay to not be an expert in those things. The challenge that I had in the beginning was getting frustrated with. My blind spots and my lack of really understanding I think it was.[00:19:24] You know, 1 of the early examples was this around tax treatments and, how obviously. Different territories have different rules for when and how you collect taxes.[00:19:34] It gets into a lot of complexity, but, it was very eyeopening. To ask more of those questions and to understand just how complex of an environment the business operates in, which allowed me to be a better developer, which allowed me to be a better team lead, which allowed me to then be a better partner, frankly, to those business folks who, you know, they have the same goals for the organization that we should have.[00:19:59] The company is going to grow. And if the company grows and it does well, then it means good things for everybody on the team. And if they don’t, that’s going to lead to equally bad things for everybody on the team. And so I think part of it is having that ownership mindset of it’s not someone else’s problem.[00:20:16] If we don’t understand this, it’s my problem. It’s my problem that we don’t understand how we’re going to need to customize this types engine. Because we might get hit with fines and we might need to retroactively as a severity one drop everything now. Anyways, kind of issue later than the line,[00:20:34] Dr Genevieve Hayes: So what is the single most important change our listeners could make tomorrow, regardless of whether their role is purely technical or not, to accelerate their data science impact and results and increase their business exposure?[00:20:47] Andrei Oprisan: I would say, ask, those deeper questions and figure out exactly the kind of work that they’re doing, how it’s having an impact on the bottom line. Whether it does or not, I think, understanding that very well understanding whether or not, the group that you’re in and the division is seen as a cost center or not or revenue center.[00:21:05] I think that’s the biggest sort of eye opening question that you can get answered and figure out, what are the broader objectives? Well, there are technical objectives. That the team has or business objectives that the whole division has and figuring out, okay, am I playing a part in that today or not?[00:21:26] Are we directly or indirectly? And how are my bosses or my bosses, bosses seeing the impact of the work that I’m doing in relation to the business success? And if there is no pathway for that, I think it’s the wrong kind of role in terms of long term growth. So again, if the work that you’re doing doesn’t have a measurable impact on that bottom line or on the growth of the organization, I think it’s worth asking deeper questions as to why that is or why it’s seen that way and how you can get into the kind of role that can help it.[00:22:03] With the growth and resiliency of the business.[00:22:06] Dr Genevieve Hayes: For listeners who want to get in contact with you, Andre, what can they do?[00:22:10] Andrei Oprisan: Sure. Can email me at Andre at agent.ai. Can find me on the web at oprisan.com. My blog is linked there as well. I’m on LinkedIn and x and. All the social networks with the same handles but more importantly, just, find me on agent. ai where I spend most of my time building AI agents helping out in the community giving folks feedback on how to build better agents.[00:22:35] And ultimately aiming to democratize AI and make it more accessible.[00:22:40] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And there you have it, another value packed episode to help turn your data skills into serious clout, cash, and career freedom. If you enjoyed this episode, why not make it a double? Next week, catch Andre’s value boost, a five minute episode where he shares one powerful tip for getting real results real fast.[00:23:01] Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it. Thank you for joining me today, Andre.[00:23:05] Andrei Oprisan: Thank you. Great to be here.[00:23:07] Dr Genevieve Hayes: And for those in the audience, thanks for listening. I’m Dr. Genevieve Hayes, and this has been Value Driven Data Science. The post Episode 58: Why Great Data Scientists Ask ‘Why?’ (And How It Can Transform Your Career) first appeared on Genevieve Hayes Consulting and is written by Dr Genevieve Hayes.

Alex Hall has been an active alumnus of the Master's degree in HR program at Western Carolina University for over a decade. His career in HR has spanned several industries, most notably Insurance where he spent nearly 12 years with Liberty Mutual Insurance. Alex is a seasoned expert in talent management. He is also passionate about the future of HR, effective systems & processes, and artificial intelligence. He recently started his own HR consulting firm, Valinor Talent Solutions. In this episode, Alex talks about the future of the HR profession and shares his thoughts about AI. Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Ondo InsurTech PLC (LSE:ONDO) CEO Craig Foster talked with Proactive about the company's latest trading update and its expanding presence in the United States. The company has signed a pilot deal with Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the largest home insurers in the US, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. Foster highlighted that Liberty Mutual is the sixth-largest personal lines insurer and a Fortune 100 company. This new partnership follows Ondo's successful collaboration with Nationwide, which expanded its LeakBot rollout from Ohio to 16 states. The company's US operations now account for 65% of new business growth, with a remarkable 400% year-on-year increase. Revenue is forecasted to grow by 70% this year, and achieve profitablity in the second half of the next financial year. Foster emphasised that a shift to a prepayment model has eliminated the need for additional capital raises, strengthening the company's financial position. Beyond the US, Ondo continues to grow in the UK and Scandinavia. A new partnership with NFU in the UK is already showing positive results, further reinforcing the company's expansion strategy. Watch the full interview to learn more about Ondo InsurTech's latest developments. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and turn on notifications for more updates from Proactive. #OndoInsurTech #LeakBot #InsurTech #CraigFoster #LibertyMutual #NationwideInsurance #SmartHome #WaterLeakDetection #TechStocks #Investing #USExpansion #StockMarket #InsuranceTech #FinancialGrowth

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative. The industry leader in digital innovation and the centre of learning and inspiration are set to develop a new immersive technology experience for Junior Cycle students as part of the museum's education offering. Liberty IT and Galway City Museum new educational partnership Laura Mackin, Director of Communications & Marketing from Liberty IT said, "We are delighted to partner with Galway City Museum to pilot a brand-new technology-focused workshop to empower and excite local school children, help develop their IT skills and inspire the future talent of our industry." "At Liberty IT, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and problem-solving and are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the Galway community," continued Mackin, "We are committed to supporting education and as part of this we are thrilled to announce the creation of a new and exciting collaborative workspace at Galway City Museum, designed to connect technology with the museum experience." "This partnership follows the hugely successful STEAM Studio which we created and launched in the Ulster Museum in Belfast earlier this year and to date, over 1,000 school children have had the opportunity to avail of this unique workshop. STEAM Studio is Liberty IT's largest invested programme across the island of Ireland and it is our hope that this new partnership will play a key role in the provision of tech learning for pupils across the West of Ireland, address the current lack of provision in this skillset and ultimately inspire young people to consider a career in the industry. We look forward to working with the team at Galway City Museum in the months ahead to develop a STEAM Studio pilot that is inspired by the museum's collection, is bespoke to the local community and helps develop and upskill students," said Mackin. The Mayor of Galway, Peter Keane, who welcomed the project said, "Galway City Council and Galway City Museum are delighted to partner with Liberty IT to launch the STEAM Studio in Galway. This initiative offers local students a unique opportunity to develop essential IT skills while exploring our rich heritage and history through the museum's exhibitions and collections." Eithne Verling, Director of the Galway City Museum said, "Galway City Museum welcomes this innovative and important project. The partnership with Liberty IT reinforces the museum's commitment to educational engagement and connecting the community with its cultural resources." Liberty IT is a leader in digital innovation employing over 800 employees across the island of Ireland. The company is proud to be part of the Fortune-ranked Liberty Mutual Insurance and one of the key drivers behind its global digital enablement journey. Galway City Museum is a centre of learning, inspiration, engagement & enrichment for its visitors by collecting, preserving and displaying the material heritage of Galway.

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Allison Albrecht is a National Sales Director for Clearspeed - with a focus on the financial services market. Prior to joining Clearspeed, Allison spent over a decade in various roles within the insurance industry - largely on the carrier side. Allison is proud to be from and reside in Columbus, Ohio - home to an eager and innovative insurance landscape, and of course - the Buckeyes! Nate Curtis is a National Sales Director for Clearspeed, a technology company that enables risk assessment through voice analytics. Prior to Clearspeed, he spent a decade working in various product development and innovation roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Nate began his professional career as an officer in the U.S. Navy after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Clearspeed focuses on risk assessment and clearance through innovation in AI-driven voice-based technology. 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.

In this 15-minute podcast episode, Nate Chance, senior territory manager for small commercial at Liberty Mutual Insurance, reflects on the impact of the unique challenges and opportunities present in the agricultural industry. Join IRMI Chief Content Officer Joel Appelbaum as he and Mr. Chance discuss the shift in societal perceptions of liability and responsibility, particularly regarding the increase in large verdicts. They refer to this shift as "legal system abuse" to better capture the current litigation environment, which is seeing a rise in external funding and aggressive attorney advertising and practices. Learn what Liberty Mutual, AgriCon Silver sponsor, considers to be opportunities presented during headwinds we face.

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Reporting from RIMS Risk World in San Diego! Andrea Wells sat down with Aldo Fucentese, SVP Chief Underwriting Officer and Construction Practice Leader at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Together, … Read More » The post Reporting from RIMS Risk World: A Discussion with Aldo Fucentese appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

On this episode of TOP CMO, Ben Kaplan sits down with Jenna Lebel, the dynamic Chief Marketing Officer at Liberty Mutual. Dive into a discussion that explores the impactful blend of humor and brand strategy in the insurance industry—a sector where standing out is key. Jenna shares her insights on making Liberty Mutual not just seen but memorable, leveraging characters like Limu Emu and Doug to carve a unique identity in a crowded market. Discover how Liberty Mutual keeps its brand top-of-mind through innovative marketing strategies and humorous campaigns that resonate with consumers across various demographics. Don't miss Jenna's thoughts on the delicate balance of brand evolution and maintaining relevance in a digital-first era, alongside her leadership philosophies that steer one of the most recognized names in insurance through the challenges of today's market landscape.

In this episode, Marc and Ben are joined by Brenton Sellati. Brenton is the incoming VP of product at Pie Insurance (Series D insurtech company) where he will be leading the product and design team and leveraging his past experience driving innovation strategy and product management at Liberty Mutual Insurance where he started his product career.Between Liberty Mutual and Pie Insurance, Brenton had a stellar run for over 5 years at Wayfair, where he worked his way up from managing 4 teams as a group PM all the way to leading 50 teams as a senior director of product management. This episode goes into the secret sauce that enabled Brenton to scale as a leader supporting 300+ people. Our conversation covered a lot of ground:* Why most middle managers are not competent* How to build high trust, high candor relationships with people* Ways to create true leverage as your scope of management grows* Why it's impossible to have clear thinking without clear writing* The importance of designing organizations to minimize cross-org dependencies * And a lot more!Brenton is one of the most structured thinkers we've met in product leadership. He's a member of the Supra community and a consistent contributor to top of mind discussions within the group. We feel very lucky to get to learn from him on a weekly basis and the density of insights in the conversation might warrant listening twice - we know you'll enjoy this conversation. Thanks for listening!Episode Links* Brenton's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentonsellati/* Brenton's Substack: brentonsellati.substack.com* Article: The day you became a better writer (Dilbert)* Doc: Sanitized reflections doc from 2019 at Wayfair* Nikhyl Singhal's post about superpowers and shadows* 1v1 Norm & Expectation Setting template (Building Trust & Setting Expectations for Managers - the full written voiceover for the template)* Monthly Portfolio Review for Senior Leaders template (How Brenton managed his time at the Sr Director/VP level)* Strategic Task Backlog Example (How Brenton managed his time when he was a senior IC and early manager of 3-4 teams)Hosts* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/* Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit suprainsider.substack.com

On this week's episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by Kristi Perreault. Given Kristi's title of AWS Serverless Hero, Corey and Kristi discuss the origins and current state of the serverless world, the similarities between AI and serverless as the tech world moves into this next era, and why she emphasizes that serverless is not always the right solution for every issue. Kristi also opens up about her role as Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual, and what she enjoys most about jet setting around the globe giving speeches.Highlights:(00:00) - Introducing Christy Perrealt(00:39) - The Unconventional Path to Becoming an AWS Serverless Hero(05:05) - Exploring the Boundaries of Cloud Education(10:53) - The Challenges of Keeping Up with Rapid Tech Changes(11:51) - Redefining Serverless: Beyond the Hype(13:12) - The Evolution of Serverless and Its Impact(21:55) - Staying Grounded Amidst Technological Zealotry(27:18) - Python Development in the Cloud(29:31) - Upcoming Talks and Where to Connect with KristiAbout KristiKristi Perreault is an AWS Serverless Hero and a Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where her focus is serverless-first cloud enablement. She has over 5 years of industry experience, holds an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and is very passionate about promoting women in technology. She is an established speaker, appearing in over 35 conferences, podcasts, panels, and more. Kristi founded the Serverless Denver meetup, and currently co-organizes the Portsmouth, NH AWS User Group and CDK Day. Outside of work and the serverless tech space, Kristi can be found reading a good book in her tiny home, enjoying a good poke bowl, or jet setting all over the world.Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault/Twitter: @kperreault95AWS Portsmouth User Group: https://www.meetup.com/aws-portsmouth-user-group/AWS Usergroup Belfast: https://www.meetup.com/aws-usergroup-belfast/

Stacey Dietsch specializes in human potential. After almost two decades with a national consulting firm, Stacey became the Executive Vice President of Talent at Liberty Mutual Insurance earlier this year. Drawing upon her educational background in psychology, Stacey has developed an expansive understanding of the nuanced world of human resources over the course of her professional career. Stacey seeks to align personal motivations with organizational objectives, enhancing job satisfaction and productivity. She champions a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of creating a workplace that nurtures potential and embraces diversity of thought. Join our conversation with Stacey Dietsch today on Radio Maine.

Curt Tueffert describes himself as “America's Master Sales Motivator.” That he is. But as he demonstrates in this week's episode, Curt is also gifted with NI — Natural Intelligence. He has spot-on answers to some of the most vexing questions confronting business owners and sales professionals. How can I best qualify customer prospects? What can I do about a prospect who says, “let me think about it?” How can I remain positive in the face of rejection? Curt acquired his expertise working in sales for almost four decades and motivating and training sales teams at companies, including UPS, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Penske Automotive Group, and Liberty Mutual Insurance.  Curt's company, Peak Sales Strategy, provides in-person and remote sales training and personalized coaching.  As an in-demand speaker, he leaves his audiences with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and supercharged energy. AI, be warned! Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. Photo: Curt Tueffert, Peak Sales Strategy Posted: October 9, 2023 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:37 Episode: 12.14 POPULAR  EPISODES: Management Strategies That For-Profit Businesses Can Glean from a Volunteer Fire Company's Enduring Success A Proven Formula Anyone Can Use to Obtain Power and Wield Influence Start the Presses: How the Right News Release Can Shine a Spotlight on Your Company  

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Joseph Fuller, professor at Harvard Business School and co-head of the school's Managing the Future of Work Project, and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, head of strategy at the Schultz Family Foundation. Everybody benefits from an upwardly mobile workforce, So, how is corporate America doing when it comes to creating a culture of advancement for workers within their businesses, particularly those without a four-year college degree? That's the question at the heart of the American Opportunity Index (AOI), a dynamic analysis of the nation's top 250 biggest companies – and their investment in their employees and their careers – from Harvard Business School, Burning Glass Institute, and the Schultz Family Foundation. “American businesses are struggling to hire, grow and retain the workers they need to remain competitive. They lack visibility on how their workers advance and how their policies affect their employees' prospects. They are missing critical components of the big picture,” says Fuller, one of the authors of the report. He adds, “The Index assesses how effectively large corporations manage their human talent, identifies which companies are leading the way, and provides a framework for benchmarking progress." The Index focuses on worker outcomes and is based on the real-world experience of more than three million of their employees. AOI measures which companies are most likely to create opportunity for workers in roles open to non-college graduates across three criteria:  access (who is able to join the company),  wages (how well they are paid), and mobility (how far a worker will advance – either at that company or once they leave for another company). "Our objective is to get companies to ask 'Have we implemented policies that advance our workers prospects of growing with us? (Are we) creating an environment that creates opportunities for growth in all dimensions, growth in skills, growth in income potential, growth in promotability for their workforce? Are we tracking those metrics because you are what you track, you are what you measure? And are we pursuing best practice in light of what we can see other people are achieving?" adds Fuller. According to Chandrasekaran, the fundamental goal to give both employers and workers greater transparency into how workers can get ahead and how companies can most effectively use their human capital. "We believe that when workers can advance, when they can find upward mobility, they can achieve the pathways to continue to grow their careers, everybody benefits. It's not just the workers, but companies themselves. Turnover is reduced. Companies become more efficient. They can fill their talent needs more effectively from within," he adds. Chandrasekaran explains what the Index to "empower workers to make better decisions as to what positions to seek and what firms to prioritize in their job searches; recognize companies that are setting an example of how to create opportunity; and arm corporate executives and HR leaders alike with data they need to take meaningful action within their companies to boost the competitiveness of their workforce." The original American Opportunity Index was published last fall, identifying the 50 best firms across five different models of opportunity creation: the Best Workplaces to Advance Within, the Best Workplaces to Start From, the Best Workplaces to Stay and Thrive at One Company, the Best Workplaces to Advance Without a College Degree, and the Best Workplaces That Grow Their Own Talent. The highest-ranked companies overall include: AT&T, American Express, Cisco, PG&E, Microsoft, Fiserv, HF Sinclair, Liberty Mutual Insurance, International Paper, and Southwest Airlines. The 2023 American Opportunity Index will be released later this fall and Chandrasekaran says it will cover even more of the Fortune 500 and expand into several new categories of assessm...

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm joined by Joseph Fuller, professor at Harvard Business School and co-head of the school's Managing the Future of Work Project, and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, head of strategy at the Schultz Family Foundation. Everybody benefits from an upwardly mobile workforce, So, how is corporate America doing when it comes to creating a culture of advancement for workers within their businesses, particularly those without a four-year college degree? That's the question at the heart of the American Opportunity Index (AOI), a dynamic analysis of the nation's top 250 biggest companies – and their investment in their employees and their careers – from Harvard Business School, Burning Glass Institute, and the Schultz Family Foundation. “American businesses are struggling to hire, grow and retain the workers they need to remain competitive. They lack visibility on how their workers advance and how their policies affect their employees' prospects. They are missing critical components of the big picture,” says Fuller, one of the authors of the report. He adds, “The Index assesses how effectively large corporations manage their human talent, identifies which companies are leading the way, and provides a framework for benchmarking progress." The Index focuses on worker outcomes and is based on the real-world experience of more than three million of their employees. AOI measures which companies are most likely to create opportunity for workers in roles open to non-college graduates across three criteria:  access (who is able to join the company),  wages (how well they are paid), and mobility (how far a worker will advance – either at that company or once they leave for another company). "Our objective is to get companies to ask 'Have we implemented policies that advance our workers prospects of growing with us? (Are we) creating an environment that creates opportunities for growth in all dimensions, growth in skills, growth in income potential, growth in promotability for their workforce? Are we tracking those metrics because you are what you track, you are what you measure? And are we pursuing best practice in light of what we can see other people are achieving?" adds Fuller. According to Chandrasekaran, the fundamental goal to give both employers and workers greater transparency into how workers can get ahead and how companies can most effectively use their human capital. "We believe that when workers can advance, when they can find upward mobility, they can achieve the pathways to continue to grow their careers, everybody benefits. It's not just the workers, but companies themselves. Turnover is reduced. Companies become more efficient. They can fill their talent needs more effectively from within," he adds. Chandrasekaran explains what the Index to "empower workers to make better decisions as to what positions to seek and what firms to prioritize in their job searches; recognize companies that are setting an example of how to create opportunity; and arm corporate executives and HR leaders alike with data they need to take meaningful action within their companies to boost the competitiveness of their workforce." The original American Opportunity Index was published last fall, identifying the 50 best firms across five different models of opportunity creation: the Best Workplaces to Advance Within, the Best Workplaces to Start From, the Best Workplaces to Stay and Thrive at One Company, the Best Workplaces to Advance Without a College Degree, and the Best Workplaces That Grow Their Own Talent. The highest-ranked companies overall include: AT&T, American Express, Cisco, PG&E, Microsoft, Fiserv, HF Sinclair, Liberty Mutual Insurance, International Paper, and Southwest Airlines. The 2023 American Opportunity Index will be released later this fall and Chandrasekaran says it will cover even more of the Fortune 500 and expand into several new categories of assessm...

Today's guest is a true expert in legal operations. Kiran Mallavarapu is the executive vice president and senior manager of Legal Strategic Services at Liberty Mutual Insurance. A mechanical engineer by training, Kiran worked at General Motors for several years before joining Liberty Mutual as a senior business consultant. He then moved to a legal ops role, where he was able to apply his creative and problem-solving skills while also utilizing data and technology. Today, Kiran leads a team of over 150 people focused on managing outside counsel relationships, legal analytics, and predictive modeling. The department provides systems and technology solutions to the company's legal department—improving legal processes and driving innovation as well. It is one of the most well-known and well-regarded legal ops functions in the country. In today's conversation, Kiran discusses how a toy car inspired his interest in problem-solving, the innovative culture at Liberty Mutual, what he's learned from working with lawyers, and storytelling through data.

Today's episode will be an encore presentation of our inaugural session for the Pioneers and Pathfinders Virtual Roundtable Series. Last Wednesday, host Steve Poor had a live and lively discussion with four legal industry experts and thought leaders on the topic “Navigating Risks, Benefits, and Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI,” which focused on generative AI and the implications for the legal industry. These thought leaders—Kiran Mallavarapu, Executive Vice President and Senior Manager of Legal Strategic Services at Liberty Mutual Insurance; D. Joseph Piech, Senior Loss Prevention Counsel at ALAS; Lori Roeser, Partner and General Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP; and Travis Rogers, Director and Senior Managing Counsel of Innovation Law at Allstate—all offered incredible insights and perspective on this interesting and timely topic. Our panelists shared their knowledge, experience, and invaluable insights, as we discussed the risks and ethical implications associated with determining policies, weighing the use of tools and how the rules extend across your organization, and much more. A special thank you to everyone who attended last week. And thank you to our listeners for joining us today.

In this episode of Tech Trek, the host interviews AJ Wasserman, Portfolio Product Owner of Cloud FinOps & Tech Data Insights at Liberty Mutual Insurance, about the financial aspects of cloud computing. She discusses the challenges and cost considerations that come with cloud migration and the importance of monitoring and optimizing cloud usage to maximize cost savings. She provides valuable insights for businesses considering or currently utilizing cloud computing. Highlights: [00:02:34] Cloud financial operations. [00:03:26] Cloud cost management. [00:08:50] Cloud adoption challenges. [00:11:29] Automation for optimization. [00:13:03] Cloud cost optimization strategies. [00:17:50] FinOps and DevOps integration. [00:19:15] Cloud cost optimization advice. [00:23:23] Pace of change in the cloud. Guest: Angela “AJ” Wasserman, Portfolio Product Owner of Cloud FinOps & Tech Data Insights, Liberty Mutual Insurance AJ has over 20 years of experience in both financial management and data analytics. In her current role, she is responsible for the development and execution of strategic global priorities within the Cloud FinOps and Tech Data Insight spaces, with a focus on leveraging data to improve the developer experience and to optimize technology investments. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-aj-wasserman-0871146/ --- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek, and we would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

Right on the heels of international women's day, we're diving into the current state of diversity in tech and how we're making progress every day. Sure, there's still a long way to go to achieve true equity, equality, and inclusive cultures, but we're celebrating the amazing allies and support systems that are helping us get there. Kristi and Allen start with the basics and answer the foundational question: why is a diverse workforce so beneficial today? The answer is simple: diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge make for better teams and better products! It's been proven time and time again that diverse teams bring in more money, work more cohesively, and are more innovative. The duo discuss how we can all play a role in building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and highlight some amazing examples of companies and individuals who are leading the way. So get ready to be inspired and energized to make a difference! About Kristi Kristi Perreault is a Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where her focus is serverless-first development and enterprise enablement. She has been working in the tech industry professionally since 2017, holds an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering specializing in cloud computing & IoT, and is very passionate about promoting women in technology. Kristi founded the Serverless Denver user group as part of ServerlessDays, co-organizes CDK Day, and writes extensively about serverless and diversity on her blog. You'll find her speaking about embracing and scaling serverless first initiatives on dozens of podcasts, webinars, conferences, and meetups both virtually and on stage. Kristi is an east coast USA native, and can be found outside of work hiking, reading, traveling, enjoying a poke bowl, or cuddling with her two dogs. Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/kperreault95 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault Kristi's blog: https://medium.com/@kristiperreault AWS Portsmouth User Group: https://www.meetup.com/awspug Women Who Code CONNECT Empower: https://hopin.com/events/connect-2023/registration?code=a2O6lvsE5tMt1wqFyAUqk1guQ FemTechConf: https://www.femtechconf.com Python Web Conf: https://2023.pythonwebconf.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readysetcloud/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readysetcloud/support

Join Jon Gilbert and Brian Barger as they discuss healthcare mergers and acquisitions in an interview with industry experts Rob Langtry and Katie Wagner, Liberty Mutual Insurance. Together, they explore the topic of private equity in healthcare and how it impacts underwriting. Understand the perceptions surrounding private equity-backed businesses in the healthcare sector, and learn about the unique qualities that make healthcare investments stand out in the crowded M&A landscape. The discussion also sheds light on the specialized underwriting approach required when anticipating add-on acquisitions in the healthcare industry.

Investing in the current economy requires careful consideration of various factors such as market conditions, investment goals, risk tolerance, and overall financial strategy. It is important to be aware of the economic indicators that can impact your investments, such as interest rates, inflation, and employment data. It is also essential to have a long-term perspective and be disciplined in your investment approach. Drew serves as Vice President of Investor Relations managing both equity and lending relationships at MAG Capital Partners, a private investment firm specializing in NNN industrial real estate investments. Drew joined MAG Capital Partners in 2019 after 8 successful years as a risk analyst and program manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University at Hayward. Drew recently moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Fort Worth, TX with his wife and two children and enjoys woodworking and the outdoors with his family.In this Episode, Drew & Vinki chat about⁠:⁠ -The impact of the current economy - Process for industrial investing - Industrial Strategy/Sales lease back - The macro-trend of rising e-commerce- Why industrial real estate is attractive- Creating an automated cashflow machineConnect with Drew:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-wahlgren/ If you've liked this episode, please leave us feedback through a five-star rating and comments below! Also be sure to like, share, and subscribe!The Real Estate Vibe Show!Follow us @:https://twitter.com/loombainvesthttps://www.instagram.com/loombainvestmenthttps://www.facebook.com/Loombainvesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinkiloomba  

Danielle Stewart currently serves as the National Head of Wholesale Distribution for Everest Insurance. Prior to joining Everest, Danielle served over a decade at Liberty Mutual Insurance across multiple roles and geographies including Underwriting, Field Distribution, Leadership, and Corporate Strategy positions. Together with Chris Hampshire, she shares the benefit of saying “yes” in her career, the power of networking in the wholesale distribution market, the value of the CPCU designation, and what it means to be a woman working in today's fast-changing insurance industry.   Key Takeaways A successful career path includes a lot of saying yes and a lot of taking risks. Danielle's approach to physical relocation for each new role. The benefits of earning an MBA at any stage in your career. Strategies for extending your network further than before. The motivation behind Danielle's decision to earn her CPCU designation. Confidence, technical knowledge, and other benefits of the CPCU. Danielle's decision to enter the wholesale distribution market was relationship-based. The benefits of the wholesale market to the entire industry. Working as an aggregator of business through strengthened relationships. Danielle's experience as a woman in the insurance industry. Creating plans for gender equality starts with finding male allies and eliminating bias. A look at the five-year future of the insurance industry. Danielle's advice to her early career self.   Quotes “My career path was a lot of saying yes and a lot of taking new risks.” “By stretching yourself geographically in roles, you have to approach situations with a lot less bias or assumptions.” “It has been invaluable to get that extended network; to be able to connect with people in a similar place in their career.” “The CPCU gave me earlier knowledge and quicker knowledge on the fundamentals.” “I can see the massive benefit that wholesale provides to our market.… it's a lifeblood of the market.” “Wholesalers, from a distribution perspective, have a unique ability to serve as aggregators of business.” “You have to be strategic about what you do, who you do it with, and when you do it.” “As this business moves quicker, opportunities are going to come faster.”  

Corey and Dr. West watch a not so fan favorite of the Poltergeist Trilogy. Find out what we think of it. We also read Instacart reviews and let you know how you can save on insurace from our corporate sodomites at Liberty Mutual.

After a series of crises, from the pandemic to geopolitical issues to the current economic conditions, executives are becoming seasoned in handling challenges. Today we'll explore how executives can evaluate evolving risks, meet the changing needs of their stakeholders and lean into the strengths of their organization.In this episode Julia Lamm, Workforce Transformation Principal at PwC, is joined by Melanie Foley, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Liberty Mutual, to discuss the challenges executives are facing today and what they can focus on to keep their companies moving forward.About the podcast participantsJulia Lamm serves as PwC's Workforce Transformation Principal focusing on financial services clients. She is a leader in the development of PwC's point of view on the workforce of the future and how financial institutions are responding post-COVID. In addition to her work with clients, Julia is a featured thought leader at PwC, and is often cited in the media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and CNBC.Melanie Foley is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Liberty Mutual Insurance. In her role, she leads Liberty Mutual's talent, procurement, brand and communications, real estate, community investments, sustainability, and workplace services functions.For the full transcript, please visit pwc.com

Drew Wahlgren serves as Vice President of Investor Relations managing both equity and lending relationships. Joined MAG Capital Partners in 2019 after 8 successful years as a risk analyst and program manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University at Hayward. Mr. Wahlgren recently moved to the Dallas Metro with his wife and two children and enjoys woodworking and the outdoors with his family.   In this episode, Drew shares his experience on why he believes industrial real estate is a strong long-term investment and how sale-leaseback transactions offer investors predictability and cash flow. He provides advice on how to take a close look at tenant credit when investing and discusses publicly traded tenants versus private credits and their differences. To learn more about Drew, listeners can visit his website at MAG Capital Partners!   [00:01 - 03:28] Opening Segment Drew talks about his background in entrepreneurship, the W2 corporate world, and passive real estate investing Investing in real estate during the financial crisis allowed for healthy proceeds    [03:29 - 08:40] Navigating The Complexities Of Industrial Real Estate When he decided to focus on passive investments instead of expanding single family home empire His love-hate relationship with the stock market Industrial real estate is the lifeblood behind e-commerce growth There has been a supply-demand imbalance since the financial crisis Companies are onshoring or nearshoring operations to reduce risk Developers are struggling to keep up with the demand Manufacturers are moving parts of their supply chain onshore to reduce the risk   [03:29 - 08:40] Understanding Credit Risk And Industry Trends Semiconductor chips are a critical piece of the manufacturing process and require a shorter supply chain for more control Industrial real estate is necessary for advanced manufacturing like semiconductor chips Credit risk is evaluated by looking at publicly traded companies, corporate bond credit ratings, and private credit A qualitative look at the tenant is important to understand risk and strengths His team has experience in credit analysis, real estate, and analyzing deals Stabilizing investments and providing predictable cash flow   [08:41 - 12:38] Closing Segment Drew shares with the listeners to reflect on what they desire in life and take one step to move toward it Drew shares where you can get in contact with him (links below)     Quote/s: “We compete with some of these REITs out there and we see, how experienced they're in the space and emulate the greats.” – Drew Wahlgren     You can connect with Drew through him:  Website: MAG Capital Partners LinkedIn: Drew Wahlgren Email: Drew Wahlgren       WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email at sujata@luxe-cap.com   Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my YouTube channel   Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

In this episode, Joe is joined by Army Veteran Eric Amstutz, a Director of Capacity Management, Property Claims at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Eric served in the Army National Guard for 19 years, 11 of those years with a dual career at Liberty Mutual. Eric is the national co-chair for Liberty Mutual's Veteran Group, Valor. Valor has 14 regional chapters supporting military members, Veterans, and spouses around the country. Eric shares details about Liberty Mutual's partnership with Hiring our Heroes that is available to service members while on Active Duty and other programs available through Valor. Learn more about Liberty Mutual here.     About Our Guest   Eric Amstutz is a Director, Capacity Management, Property Claims at Liberty Mutual Insurance and the National Co-Chair for the company's Veteran DE&I Group, Valor, which is geared towards making a better work place environment for our Current Service Members and Veteran community. Eric served for 20 years in the United States Army National Guard as a Captain, Company Commander out of Forth Worth, TX.     Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.     About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union  Take on this holiday season with the help of Navy Federal Credit Union. When you use the Navy Federal cashRewards card, you can earn up to 1.75% cash back on all purchases. You can redeem your rewards as soon as you earn them. And using the Navy Federal mobile app makes redeeming easier than ever. Enjoy the rewards of cash back without any annual fee, balance transfer or foreign transaction fees. There are no limitations on rewards, and they never expire while your account is open. Learn how you can get cheer to last all year with the cashRewards card at Navyfederal.org. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.       Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 460 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast to usher in 2023 with hopeful and uplifting insights is Neeti Bhalla Johnson; the President of Global Risk Solutions of Liberty Mutual Insurance! Neeti was recently recognized by the Spencer Educational Foundation during their 2022 Funding Their Future Gala for her outstanding achievements in risk management and insurance and her commitment to the future of the industry. Some of these accomplishments include being the Executive Co-Sponsor of LEAAP@Liberty + Allies (Leading and Empowering Asian and Ally Professionals) and an active participant at WE@Liberty + Allies (which aims to empower and elevate women professionals and their allies.)   In this conversation, Neeti shares about her experience of being honored at the Spencer Gala, why access to education and DEI are close to her heart, her insights and wisdom from leading Liberty Mutual's Global Risk Solutions, her philosophy on ESG, and her advice for students looking to join the risk profession.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:33] About RIMScast. [:46] About today's episode with Neeti Bhalla Johnson! [:58] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:51] More about today's episode. [2:46] Justin welcomes Neeti to the podcast! [3:13] Neeti shares about her role at Liberty Mutual Insurance. [4:27] Neeti speaks to what it means to her to have been honored at the Spencer Gala. [6:44] Why ‘access to education' was instrumental to Neeti's career personally. [8:46] Why Neeti is supportive of the Spencer Educational Foundation. [10:45] Neeti has found Spencer Scholar recipients within Liberty Mutual. Neeti shares about the community they formed within the organization and what it means to her. [12:50] Neeti's background and why DE&I is important to her. [15:03] RIMS Plug time! All about upcoming workshops and webinars. [16:36] Why having a diverse group is important to what Neeti does at Liberty Mutual. [18:08] Does Neeti find that customers/clients seek out DEI? [18:27] Neeti's thoughts on ESG becoming popularized and mainstream. [21:53] Neeti's advice to students wanting to join the risk profession. [24:23] Bonus question! Has Neeti ever been bit by a snake? [26:53] Justin thanks his guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to check in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: SpencerEd.org | Learn more and donate today. Funding Their Future Gala 2022 RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! RIMS Risk Maturity Model RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. 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In episode 176 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Kelly Hereid, the Director Of Catastrophe Research and Development at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Kelly takes us through the tool of catastrophe modeling and explains why it could be useful for adaptation planners. We also learn how the insurance industry tries to make the uncertain nature of hurricanes and climate change more predictable: “Climate translators” play a critical role in this process.  They also discuss the wild, wild west nature of the climate data and modeling industry and how to avoid using bad information in your adaptation planning. Doug and Kelly also discuss the unique and controversial role Citizens Property Insurance in Florida plays in coastal planning. Topics covered: What is a ‘climate translator'? How the insurance industry makes climate uncertainty more predictable. What is catastrophe modeling and why it should be used in adaptation planning. Making sense of climate predictions set decades in the future. Translating climate impacts into metrics to make on the ground policy decisions. Dissecting hurricanes and climate impacts into sub perils. The Wild, Wild West nature of the climate modeling and data industry. How does Citizens Property Insurance encourage Floridians to make bad housing decisions. Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Battelle Information Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience General email is climateconf@battelle.org Media inquiry contact is TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org ICR23 Call for Abstracts: Download here ICR22 On-Demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ https://twitter.com/KellyHereid https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhereid/ Links in this episode: https://hereidk.mystrikingly.com/ https://www.greenbiz.com/kelly-hereid https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/news/news-release-archive Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

The guys personally did not have a good week, but they are back and ready to chat wrestling and make their AEW Full Gear predictions! Mark "The Mark" jumps on his soap box to discuss his wild Wednesday, terrible Thursday, and freaky Friday. Sir Jenks earned another 6-pack prediction match, will he capitalize and enjoy those cold beverages or will Mark still gloat about the year long winnings! Collar X Elbow - The Wrestling Brand Use promo code CanCrushers to save 10% off your order!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRemember, just because your trash it doesn't mean you can't do great things! It's called a garbage CAN not a garbage CAN NOT!Order your Can Crushers Merch: https://can-crushers-wrestling-podcast.creator-spring.com/

Awards are about telling a story – and you're never done when it comes to digital workplace transformation! This episode of Digital Workplace Impact not only celebrates and reflects on the DWG Digital Workplace of the Year Awards class of 2022, but also explores rich learnings and fascinating trends discovered during the last six years of the awards programme. Host, Nancy Goebel, is joined by Elizabeth Marsh, DWG Director of Research, who manages DWG's awards programme, and by one of this year's judges, Christy Punch, Senior Manager responsible for the engineering experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Together, they celebrate the achievements of those organizations that are pushing forward the frontiers of the digital workplace and discuss themes such as wellbeing that really came through from this year's winners. There is always a new and exciting chapter to discover through the stories behind the awards, so do sit back and take a listen today. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Guest speakers: Christy Punch, Senior Manager, Product Manager Engineering Experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance Elizabeth Marsh, DWG Director of Research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What you'll learn on this podcast episode Stories of compliance failures aren't strangers to news outlets or entertainment networks. But while the circumstances can make for great media headlines, what is arguably more interesting is watching how those companies respond. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner is joined by Carlos Villagrán Muñoz, Gerente de Compliance (Director of Compliance) at CMPC. Listen in as the two discuss how, over the past decade, CMPC has sought to not just recover from a significant compliance failure, but rebuild—stronger—by focusing on ethics, culture, and values.   To learn more, download the 2022 E&C Program Effectiveness Report.   Featured guest: Carlos Villagrán Muñoz Carlos Villagran is a Chilean attorney who graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Georgetown University (US). He currently serves as Director of Compliance of CMPC, a 100 years old Chilean-based holding, one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of pulp, paper, packaging, personal care, and other forest products. With more than 19,000 employees, CMPC has industrial operations in 8 countries (LatAm) as well as commercial offices in the US, Europe, and China, selling and distributing its products to more than 45 countries around the world. He has previously served as Compliance Officer for the Chilean operations of Liberty Mutual Insurance and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, as well as Legal Intern at the World Bank's Integrity Compliance Office.   Featured Host: Emily Miner Emily Miner is the Director of LRN's Ethics & Compliance Advisory practice. She counsels executive leadership teams on how to actively shape and manage their ethical culture through deep quantitative and qualitative understanding and engagement. A skilled facilitator, Emily emphasizes co-creative, bottom-up, and data-driven approaches to foster ethical behavior and inform program strategy. Emily has led engagements with organizations in the healthcare, technology, manufacturing, energy, professional services, and education industries. Emily co-leads LRN's ongoing flagship research on E&C program effectiveness and is a thought leader in the areas of organizational culture, leadership, and E&C program impact. Prior to joining LRN, Emily applied her behavioral science expertise in the environmental sustainability sector, working with non-profits and several New England municipalities; facilitated earth science research in academia; and contributed to drafting and advancing international climate policy goals. Emily has a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a degree in Anthropology.

A Master Class on ArbitrationJoin Us as Dave Lorenzo interviews Elaine Caprio, and she delivers a master class on arbitration.Chapters:00:00 A Master Class on Arbitration00:47 Elaine's background in becoming Arbitrator and Mediator?03:42 How does the Arbitration Procedure Work?08:36 How an Arbitrator Maintains Neutrality in Cases10:31 What Happens at the End of an Arbitration Process?12:50 Who Decides if Evidence is Admissible?14:13 Describe the procedure for selecting the Umpire.16:35 How can an Umpire Maintain Neutrality at all times?18:54 How to Avoid Making Reversible Mistakes in Court?23:59 What is the Procedure for Filing a Judicial Appeal?25:25 What is Missing From or Often Ignored by People in Arbitration Clauses That They Should Have?27:13 What are the Benefits of Using a Single Panel in a Clause?28:35 Prototype of a Next Generation Arbitration Clause: An article by Elaine Caprio31:08 How is the Venue Clause Handled in Arbitration? 32:46 What is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?34:03 How does Elaine Approach Mediation?35:45 Elaine's Perspective on Her Duty as a Mediator37:47 Can a Mediator Communicate Directly with a Party?41:04 How does Mandatory Mediation Work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?41:44 Two Reasons Why a Party Goes to Mediation 43:36 How will Elaine Caprio Mediate for People to Overcome the Final Obstacle?45:40 What Types of Disputes does Elaine Arbitrate?47:23 Why is the Insurance Industry ideal for Arbitration and Mediation?49:09 What are Elaine's Concerns about Gender Equality in the Workplace?Elaine CaprioArbitrator and MediatorPresident, Caprio Consulting and Coaching LLC(617) 833-9576http://www.caprioconsulting.comelaine@caprioconsulting.comAbout Elaine Caprio:Elaine Caprio leads Caprio Consulting and Coaching L.L.C, providing arbitration and mediation services, management consulting, and gender-balanced leadership coaching.  She is on the National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators for the American Arbitration Association and for the reinsurance and arbitration society ARIAS-US. Before forming Caprio Consulting, Ms. Caprio held executive operational and legal roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance including Vice President and Manager of Corporate Procurement and Vice President and Director of Ceded Reinsurance.Ms. Caprio was honored as a Business Insurance Woman to Watch in 2007 and as an Influential Woman in Re/Insurance by Intelligent Insurer magazine in 2017 and currently serves on the Board for the Massachusetts Insurance and Reinsurance Bar Association. Ms. Caprio holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Providence College, and a J.D. cum laude from Suffolk University Law School.

Meet Marquita Sidibe—a true Trailblazer, she changed careers after a decade in the service industry with help from the Salesforce Pathfinder Program. In this episode, she shares how she went from a bartender to a Sr. Systems Support Analyst of Salesforce Solutions at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Find out what advice she has for anyone looking to do the same!Quote“There's a big myth that when you're applying for a new job, you have to check off all the boxes and meet all the requirements. Still apply because chances are you do have transferable skills that you could use in that position.”Episode Timestamps:*(1:31) - Ohana Origins: Meet Marquita Sidibe*(9:58) -  What Does the Ohana mean to Marquita?*(12:43) - What's Cooking: Marquita's Current Role at Liberty Mutual Insurance*(15:17) - Future Forecast: What's in Store for the Trailblazer community?*(17:08) - Advice for Aspiring Trailblazers *(17:56) - Lightning Round!SponsorInside the Ohana is brought to you by Qualified.com, the #1 Conversational Marketing platform for companies that use Salesforce and the secret weapon for Demand Gen pros. The world's leading enterprise brands trust Qualified to instantly meet with buyers, right on their website, and maximize sales pipeline. Visit Qualified.com to learn more.LinksConnect with Marquita on LinkedInFollow Marquita on TwitterConnect with Dan on LinkedInLearn more about the Salesforce Pathfinder ProgramWatch Marquita in Trailblazer (Ep. 4) on Salesforce+www.caspianstudios.com

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for Spot On Insurance Ty Harris is the CEO & Co-Founder of Openly, an insurance company that provides premium homeowners insurance products. They have a unique, cutting-edge platform for independent agents that allows them to obtain a quote in just 15 seconds. Before starting Openly, Ty was part of Liberty Mutual Insurance for over 12 years, with eight years as Vice President of various departments. At Liberty, he led multiple pricing, product, innovation, and underwriting programs. He is also a fully-credentialed actuary. Ty joins us to describe how Openly distinguishes itself from competitors and how its system can produce quotes in 15 seconds. He shares his thoughts on flights, his passion for debates, and why he founded Openly. He explains the difficulties of finding your first investor and how it gets more accessible. He discusses how COVID-19 has shifted various industries to adopt hybrid working conditions and its effects on commercial spaces. Ty also explains why they built their platform for agents even though both consumers and agents can use it. "I want to minimize the number of times a human being has to go out and see a claim and disturb the customer as part of it." - Ty Harris Today on Spot On Insurance: Ty's thoughts on the current price of flights Ty's passion for debates and how he raises his kids When Ty gravitated toward being an entrepreneur The reason Ty started Openly Ty's career before he founded Openly What was lacking in the homeowner's market? Openly's remote-first approach to work How they managed their funding when they were starting the company How commercial spaces are being turned into residential units The future of dog insurance and claims The agent experience on the Openly platform Why they are agent-centric as a company Key Takeaways: If you're not careful, you can end up with coverage that doesn't cover certain exposures. Finding the first investor is always the hardest in starting a company. Connect with Ty Harris: Openly Ty Harris on LinkedIn This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America's Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week's episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you're learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

In this episode of ESG Insider we're talking with one of the largest U.S. property and casualty insurers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, about how the company is integrating climate change risk into its investment decisions and underwriting practices.   We interview Rakhi Kumar, Senior Vice President for Sustainability Solutions and Business Integration at Liberty Mutual Insurance, about a recent climate transition scenario analysis by the insurer.  "As much as we may want to go faster, we have to recognize that there are realities that need to happen," says Rakhi.   The analysis found that the lack of a coordinated global policy approach among countries presents the most immediate and greatest source of climate transition risk to companies.  Listen to the ESG Insider episode from the S&P Global Sustainable1 Summit in New York here.    Listen to the episode where we talk with MunichRe about the insurer's approach to natural disasters here.   Listen to our episode featuring Manulife's Global Chief Sustainability Officer here. We'd love to hear from you. To give us feedback on this episode or share ideas for future episodes, please contact hosts Lindsey Hall (lindsey.hall@spglobal.com) and Esther Whieldon (esther.whieldon@spglobal.com).  Photo credit: Getty Images  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Today, another in Midday's continuing series of Conversations with the Candidates: 2022. Tom's guest is Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby. Ms. Mosby is standing for re-election to a third term as Baltimore's top prosecutor. She is one of three candidates in the July 19th Democratic primary, a race that pits her against the same two opponents she beat, handily, in 2018: Ivan Bates and Thiru Vignarajah. Marilyn Mosby drew national attention when she indicted the six officers in the Freddie Gray case in 2015. None of those indictments resulted in a conviction, but Ms. Mosby became one of the country's highest-profile progressive prosecutors. Her policies have drawn the ire of those on the political right, including Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who has been an outspoken critic. That is not to say that those on the left have been completely enamored with Ms. Mosby. Advocates for Keith Davis, Jr., have mounted a highly organized and vocal campaign to pressure Ms. Mosby to drop her plans to try Mr. Davis for murder for the fifth time.But in addition to controversies surrounding her decisions as the State's Attorney, Ms. Mosby has been no stranger to personal controversy as well. She is scheduled to stand trial in federal court in September for perjury and making false statements on a mortgage application. She has called the investigation that led to her indictment politically and racially motivated. Marilyn Mosby is 42 years old. She is a graduate of Boston College Law School and Tuskegee University. She served as Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore from 2005 to 2012. She became a litigator for Liberty Mutual Insurance in 2012, a position she held until she announced her plans to run for State's Attorney the following year. She's married to Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. They are the parents of two teenage daughters. State's Attorney Marilyn Mosbyjoins us on Zoom from Baltimore. And as always, we welcome listener calls, emails and Tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Tell me more!” This is one of the most powerful sayings you can hear as an entrepreneur. Those three words from someone mean you may have the opportunity to serve them with your product or service! However, it's 2022 so you may not be talking to a future customer face to face. “Tell me more” for you could be a simple click to “read more” or “learn more” about you online! Either way, we can all agree that gaining interest is critical for any successful business and product shop.  But, how do we actually do that?  That's what this episode is all about! Welcome back to another episode of the Rainmaker Family Show. Today we are joined by “the master of messaging” our friend and marketing consultant, Mike Verret. During his 20+ years of marketing, he has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world like Starwars, Monopoly, Yankee Candle, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and more! He has all the tips and tricks you need to up-level your messaging! You may be thinking - “wait, I'm not a big brand yet, do I need this?” the answer is yes! Whether you are writing up a caption on Instagram, creating your product description, typing out your website bio, or talking to someone on zoom, these are all different types of marketing and messaging. Hit play to learn how to increase your brand messaging in all these areas, plus more! Especially if you have an Amazon FBA business like us, you are going to need to listen to the end of this episode and take some notes. In the Rainmaker Academy, we are finding more and more that branding can make businesses so much more valuable. The students who have taken the time to dial in the right language and right words around their shop are attracting super fans. Seriously, like customers that want to buy every single product they come out with. It's incredible!  We hope this episode gives you the practical steps you need to take your brand to the next level. If you need a little more help along the way, you can reach out to us or connect with Mike today! Keep scrollin' to see all the links.  More Of What We Talk About: Why this one skill can transform your life How Mike got started in the words game  The megabrands Mike has helped with messaging What it takes to serve people well How to perfect your elevator pitch  How to better start a conversation with a lead The quickest way to gain interest Baby Ollie coos that will make you smile! And Much More!  Connect with Mike: Website: www.verretandassociates.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-verret-7027211 Connect with us: The Rainmaker Challenge: https://rainmakerchallenges.com/join ► Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/33EdgBs ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/diazfamilylegacy ► Instagram: instagram.com/chels_diaz instagram.com/steezdiaz instagram.com/therainmakerfamily ► Get Free Stuff On Amazon: stephensfreestuff.com/sfs Episode: minute by minute  0:40 Welcome and get to know Mike Verret 1:28 Why Stephen thinks Mike's expertise is so valuable 4:45 How losing his job was the best thing to ever happen 12:29 The language you use creates your reality 15:45 How people operate online when using search engines 18:15 Master-level copywriting tips  26:44 How to get people to say, “tell me more?” 33:30 Why order of information matters 36:11 It's okay doing it wrong before you do it right 38:00 How to put these tips into action

This episode features an interview with Dr. Kelly Hereid, Director of Catastrophe R&D at Liberty Mutual Insurance in the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management Group. Prior to Liberty Mutual, Kelly was a research scientist at Chubb in their primary side natural catastrophe unit. She has a Ph.D. in geological sciences from the University of Texas – Austin, focusing on climate science. On this episode, Kelly talks about using historical data to create catastrophe models, taking a strategic standpoint to invest in resiliency, and reducing vulnerability to changing hazards.Quotes*”There is a huge need in the financial sector to try and capture [climate] risk. Which means there's a lot of information that's available, but you also have to be able to sift through what's there and interpret it appropriately to make sure that you're not just ending up with perhaps nonsense just because the data is available does not necessarily mean that it's data that you can use.”*”If I have someone who's trying to say that they have a model that will tell me down to the cent what your hurricane losses will be in 2050, I would want to have some questions about that because I know that the scientific confidence in changes in hurricane frequency is comparatively low. We operate in a field that includes a lot of data, but also includes a lot of uncertainty. So we need to be really comfortable operating in a space of uncertain and developing science.”*The Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, at the time, the most expensive and destructive California wildfire in history in the past has almost exactly the same footprint as another fire called the Hanly Fire that happened in the 1960s. Literally exactly almost identical. The only difference is nobody knows about the fire in the sixties, because at that time there was no one living in the area. So it's that it's a change in hazard, but some of these are areas that have always burned, but now there are people there who are at risk.”*”Catastrophe models allow us to look at historical events in the context of where people live today. So you might run, say, a historical wildfire footprint, but run it with where people are actually living today. So you can be able to see those changes that are driven by exposure, by people moving to different areas. On my team, we also do things like stress tests, where we take the model as it stands. And we can do ‘what if' experiments, because each one of these events in the model has some characteristics of the event; how big it is, severity, spread, but it also has an assumed frequency. So we can say what would happen if you doubled the frequency of this particular characteristic of event, or tripled it? What kind of impact could that potentially have to sort of our overall book of business, our overall loss potential and damage potential from wildfires? So as a tool, we don't just use it at face value. We can use it as a place to drop, to run and drive experiments that can allow us to explore future climates when we don't necessarily know what that percent change is going to be.” *”You can do amazing research and come up with really interesting conclusions. But if you don't have any way to tie it to the needs of your audience, the needs of your end user, it may as well have not have happened.”*”We can't prevent disasters from perhaps we can, we can't prevent hazards from happening, but we do have the opportunity as a society to prevent more disasters. Because disaster is an intersection between hazard and a community.”Time Stamps[2:03] The path to becoming Director of Catastrophe Research and Development[3:44] What are catastrophe models?[12:44] Studying wildfires and why they have become more hazardous[19:59] How to change your risk profile[20:57] How updated building codes can affect your business resiliency[28:12] The role of the modeling team[32:51] Data integrity and challenges in modeling hazardsLinksConnect with Kelly on LinkedInFollow Kelly on TwitterCheck out Liberty Mutual InsuranceConnect with Rob on LinkedInFollow Rob on TwitterThanks to our friendsTruth Be Known is brought to you by Talend, a leader in data integration and data integrity, enabling every company to find clarity amidst the chaos. Talend Data Fabric brings together in a single platform all the necessary capabilities that ensure enterprise data is complete, clean, compliant, and readily available to everyone who needs it throughout the organization. Learn more at Talend.com

​According to a new study from Safeco Insurance and Liberty Mutual Insurance shows, 60% of employees in agencies are women, yet, they are underrepresented in leadership roles. The report also found that 1 in 4 female frontline staff don't feel they are given equal opportunity in their agency and more than one-third of female agency principals say they are often the only woman in the room. On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet three women who are leaders in the independent agency channel. These women's accomplishments illustrate the opportunities for women in the insurance industry, and their experiences represent the work that remains to be done to achieve parity. This episode features insight on women in the channel from Liz Nguyen, Vertafore's first female CTO; Crista Walker, vice president of agent engagement at Liberty Mutual and Safeco; and Kate Ferri Dawson, President of Ferri Dawson Insurance Group in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Welcome to Declaration of Independents on Agency Nation Radio where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure-- stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From main street USA, to the pages of Independent Agent Magazine. Today's episode is narrated by Jana Foster, Owner of Nevada Insurance Agency Group, brought to you exclusively by Agency Nation Radio. Visit our website www.iamagazine.com/podcasts for more episodes, show notes and guest contact information.

Drew Wahlgreen made the decision to leave the corporate world to jump into Commercial Real Estate after 8 years as a Risk Analyst at Liberty Mutual Insurance. After receiving a BS in Finance from California State University at Hayward, he began his entrepreneurial journey at the young age of 21 changing his desire to embark on a successful career which he did later on.Today, Drew enjoys educating investors on the world of alternatives investments and specifically the differences net leased industrial real estate has from other commercial real estate asset classes.In this episode, Drew will explain the benefits of  industrial real estate investing with a single tenant base. He will also describe why he loves the sales leaseback transaction in his deals.  CONNECT WITH DREWEmail: drew@magcp.comWebsite:  https://magcp.com/home/CONNECT WITH JONATHANTo connect with Jonathan, you can send email at info@greystonecapgroup.com or schedule a time to chat.To learn more about real estate investment opportunities, join the Greystone Capital Investor Network. Thanks for listening and until next time, keep building wealth in Commercial Real Estate!   

Tonight will be talking with Kristi Perreault (@kperreault95) covering Serverless DevOps, and how to scale a Serverless First initiative inside of your organization. Kristi is a Senior Software Engineer in Serverless Enablement and Development at Liberty Mutual Insurance, and the conversation we will be having tonight dives into what she and her team have been working on. In addition, we will explore guidance, lessons learned, and advice for your organization as it relates to scaling and enabling teams adopting and innovating with serverless. Kristi holds a Masters Degree in Electrical and Computer engineering, is a member and advocate for Women Who Code, as well as an AWS Community Builder member! So sit back, relax, and get ready to dive into how to scale a Serverless First Initiative with vBrownBag and Kristi. Resources: https://www.womenwhocode.com/ https://twitter.com/kperreault95 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault/ https://kristiperreault.medium.com/

Kristi Perreault is a Senior Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where her focus is serverless development and enablement. She has over 4 years of industry experience, holds an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and has learned, followed, and preached the best coding practices she knows through it all. When she isn't promoting Women in Technology and mentoring her dozens of new hires & interns, Kristi can be found in the mountains of Colorado hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golfing, paddle-boarding, or doing just about anything else outdoors. Twitter: https://twitter.com/kperreault95 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault/ Medium: https://kristiperreault.medium.com/ Business Insider Post: “I gave the wrong answer when I was asked how people can better support women in tech. Here's what I wish I said instead.”

This episode features an interview with Quique Huerta. He is the Global Employee Experience Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. Quique has led the Global Employee Experience group since its inception in early 2020. He is responsible for keeping the pulse on how employees are feeling and leading the creation of amazing employee experiences. In this episode, Quique discusses identifying the moments that matter to employees, the importance of challenging the status quo, and aligning employee purpose with the company vision.Quotes*”The reason why I'm still at Liberty after so many years is because I have always received the support to grow and develop personally and professionally. And I have also felt the support to make things better, to challenge the status quo, and to work with purpose. So it's really important that we can match our individual purpose with the company purpose. It's actually what I'm doing now [at Liberty]. It's a perfect match between my individualized purpose and what the company is pursuing.”*”At the end of the day, we spend so many hours in our companies that we need to build the best environment possible for all of our people. People come to work happier when they feel that they have special meaning in what they do.”*”We have been working to identify what the moments are that matter the most to our employees. And we have confirmed something that we thought before starting the process, that those moments are quite universal.”*”Cultural change takes time. So you need to be resilient and persistent. We were able to keep on pushing for what we believed in, and I think it really paid off. Our people were feeling very proud of being part of our company.”*”When you are implementing improvement in your employee experience, the process never ends. So employees keep on raising the bar, and you are always working to do better. That is something that never finishes.” *“When there are so many connection activities, it could go against the other things that employees want to do. Not everyone has the same level of connectivity desire. So it is very important to understand everyone on your team and to customize activities.”Time Stamps*[3:27] The Flight Plan: Get to know Liberty Mutual Insurance*[14:17] First Class: Best EX practices at Liberty Mutual Insurance*[18:50] Turbulence: EX lessons learned*[23:24] Advice for other EX leadersLinksConnect with Quique on LinkedInThanks to our friendsThis episode is brought to you by Firstup, the company that is redefining the digital employee experience to put people first and lift companies up by connecting every worker, everywhere with the information that helps them do their best work. Firstup has helped over 40% of the Fortune 100 companies like Amazon, AB InBev, Ford and Pfizer stay agile and keep transforming. Learn more at firstup.io

Data: Organizations have an incessant demand for it, in order to operate and innovate—but at the same time, gathering and analyzing all this data creates legitimate privacy concerns. This is what John Reardon, VP & Senior Director of Global Risk Solutions Technology at Liberty Mutual Insurance, calls the *data paradox,* and he talks about it on our latest episode of *The Resonance Test.* Sam Rehman, our Chief Information Security Officer and SVP, poses some questions to Reardon and Val Tsitlik, EPAM's Head of Big Data Practice and VP of Technology Solutions, about how the data paradox works in their worlds. Together this data-wise trio talks through the nuances of the data paradox. It's fascinating in that they chat not just about, say, the relevance of anonymization but the idea of synthetic data (a generated data set that matches the semantics of an actual real data set). Rehman says to Tsitlik that synthetic data allows for testing more closely to real-life scenarios and Tsitlik replies: “I'm almost thinking of this as creating a Sims world”—almost, but not quite, starting a conversation about the metaverse. Listen and learn about data governance in our ever-growing regulatory environment (“It may feel counterintuitive that governance can equal acceleration, but in this space it actually is a key enabler,” says Reardon), tooling (“People always say it's not about the tool, but anybody that actually ever tried to fell a tree with a pocket knife before could tell you sometimes it is about the tool,” notes Rehman), and the always-relevant topic of budgets. Speaking of budgets, if you're a data or security professional, open up your calendar; you'll need set aside 30 minutes to listen to this conversation. Host: Glenn Gruber Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

Drew Wahlgren received his BS in Finance from California State University at Hayward, and at the age of 21, began chasing his entrepreneurial journey. After 8 years as a risk analyst at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Drew Wahlgren made the decision to leave the corporate world and jump into commercial real estate.  Today, Drew enjoys educating investors on the world of alternative investments and specifically the differences net-leased industrial real estate has from other commercial real estate asset classes.Main PointsThe fundamentals and attractiveness of a sale-leaseback transactionFinding yield in NNN leased properties through in-depth credit analysisAnalyzing Credit of a tenant in the due diligence periodThe differences in risk/return profiles of single tenant NNNLeased industrial properties vs multi-tenanted properties like multifamily real estate propertiesHow we can take advantage of additional build-to-suit value add opportunities on top of a stabilized property investmentThe upcoming future of the commercial real estate industry.Connect with Drew:www.calendly.com/magcp/drewwww.magcp.comdrew@magcp.com

To be a successful lawyer, you need to be a critical thinker and an expert communicator. But according to James Kelleher, Chief Legal Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, the key to success lies in being two other things as well — liked and trusted. James knows a thing or two about building a successful law career. During 39 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance, he rose through the ranks of the legal department, starting out in coverage opinions, moving into litigation, and finally into management. Success happened because he took the risk of learning something new. We discuss: - Being open to taking risks - Why he remained at Liberty Mutual Insurance for 39 years - How the role of GC has changed over the years and will change in the future - How technology has changed the delivery of legal services - Pro bono initiatives Hear more stories by subscribing to Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player.