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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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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William Kegg’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

In this podcast episode, William Kegg, a graduate student studying business analytics with a focus in insurance and risk management, shares his journey into the insurance and risk management industry. Initially uninterested, a mentor convinced him to give it a try, and he hasn’t looked back since.

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Vincent O’Connell’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

Vincent O’Connell, a PRIMA student scholar and undergraduate student studying risk management and insurance at Saint John’s University, shares his experience at PRIMA’s 2023 Annual Conference.

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Maxwell Wozniak’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

As a recipient of the PRIMA scholarship, I was given an amazing opportunity to interact with industry professionals, meet various firms and better understand the importance of networking. As a student, I felt as if I was thrown into a new world. Thankfully, PRIMA provided us with the wonderful help of mentors and staff for a stress-free transition.

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Andrew Buschman’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

Andrew Buschman, a risk management student at Florida State University, attended PRIMA’s 2023 Annual Conference. He initially struggled to choose between public administration and finance as his major, but after speaking with his father and doing research, he decided to pursue risk management.

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Chelsea Johnson’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

Chelsea Johnson, a graduate student studying public administration at Texas State University, discusses her experience at PRIMA’s 2023 Annual Conference.

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Cole Epler’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection

In a world where many shy away from reading books or thinking about insurance policies, only the brave embrace the idea of turning on convention with a real “career.” As an eager student seeking professional growth, I had the privilege of attending the Public Risk Management Association 2023 Conference held in Long Beach, California through a student scholarship opportunity.

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