Podcasts & Blogs

Featuring emerging issues impacting the public risk management community, listen and read these resources to remain cognizant of best practices in the profession!
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Commercialized Autonomous Vehicles: Risks & Insurance Implications

In this episode, Drew Groth explores the topic of commercialized autonomous vehicles and their insurance implications. Drew shares his expertise in developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, particularly in the field of autonomous trucking.

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Things to Consider When a New Claim is Filed (Part 2)

Richard Spiers continues to list a number of aspects to pay attention to before making the strongest decision to address exposures public entities may face.

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How Public Entity Risk Managers Can Get the Most Out of Their TPA

In this podcast episode, Brad Wilson explores the benefits of working with a third party administrator (TPA) for public risk managers.

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Workforce Absence in the Public Sector

In this episode, David Setzkorn discusses workforce absence in the public sector.

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Blog
Mentorship Programs Make a Difference

There is a confluence of factors that make mentoring in today’s workplace even more valuable.  The Great Resignation has led to a wave of retirees leaving the workforce, and with them their wisdom, knowledge and decades of experience gained on the job.

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Injury Prevention, Treatment & the Aging Workforce

In this episode, Dr. Fernando Branco discusses the aging workforce and its impact on injury prevention and treatment.

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Workers’ Compensation is a Noble Purpose

Workers’ compensation is probably not the first choice of someone searching for a cool career. Although work comp includes technology and Big Data, risk management, actuarial science, sales and marketing, healthcare, legal, executive leadership and has a myriad of services to support an injured employee and their employer, most equate work comp with a “claims adjuster.” 

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Addressing Public Open Record Requests

In this podcast episode, Daniel Lowndes explains the process of handling open records requests. He discusses the three steps they take when receiving a request, including searching for the record, determining exceptions to releasing the record and responding in writing.

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PFAS Regulations Impact for Public Entities

PFAS chemicals (or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are an emerging issue in the insurance industry.  Increasing litigation, proposed regulations and scientific studies indicate that PFAS may be more concerning than originally understood.

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