Crane Talk

We cover all things Crane related. From current events to news, we have you covered along with the regular story or two about what has happened on the job site.

Crane Talk is a news podcast hosted by Ron Thompson, Gene Greiner, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ron Thompson, Gene Greiner hosts Crane Talk, a news show with 20 episodes published.

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  How Lawsuit Abuse Is Hitting the Crane Industry with Billy Woolf of Davis Crane

  May 26, 202651 minS0

  <p>“A good safety culture starts with leadership willing to look in the mirror.”<br/><br/>In this episode of Crane Talk, the crew sits down with Billy Woolf, acting Safety Director for Davis Crane Service, to discuss the realities of managing safety, liability, litigation, and accountability inside one of the country’s largest crane and rigging operations.<br/><br/>Billy shares how his background working directly in the field helped shape his approach to safety leadership and why employee trust matters just as much as written policies. The conversation explores how Davis Crane built stronger accountability systems across multiple locati...

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  Trucking vs Washington: The Insurance Crisis

  May 5, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Crane Talk, Isaac Smith is joined by Ron Thompson and Jean Greiner to break down what Ron heard during his trip to Capitol Hill with trucking and crane industry representatives. The conversation covers the real business pressure facing crane, rigging, and trucking companies, from rising insurance costs to the growing impact of litigation on family-owned operations.</p><p>The hosts dig into several major issues affecting the industry: third-party litigation funding, staged accidents, forum shopping, nuclear verdicts, and the challenge of getting meaningful tort reform passed. Ron also shares examples from his meetings in Washington...

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  The Real Cost of an OSHA Citation

  Feb 24, 202649 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Crane Talk, the team is joined by OSHA defense attorney Michael Rubin to unpack what really happens after a serious crane accident. From the moment the phone rings on a Saturday night to navigating inspections, interviews, and citations, Rubin explains when to involve legal counsel and why early strategy changes outcomes.</p><p>The conversation dives deep into OSHA enforcement practices, citation stacking, inflation-adjusted penalties, and the long-term business consequences of public fines. The group also explores Fourth Amendment protections during inspections, how multi-employer jobsites complicate responsibility, and why blindly paying citations can cost far...

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  Why Most Crane Insurance Programs Fail Long Term With Chris Thomas

  Jan 20, 202656 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Crane Talk, the team sits down with Chris Thomas, CEO of Artes, a London-based MGA specializing in bespoke insurance programs for cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment. </p><p>Chris walks Ron and Gene through the realities of crane and rigging insurance, from underwriting complexity to claims discipline and subrogation. He explains why many insurance programs fail after just a few years and why sustainable success requires experienced partners, accurate data, and a willingness to stay committed through both profitable and loss-heavy cycles.</p><p>The conversation also explores broader industry challenges, including litigation exposure, nuclear v...

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  Social Inflation and the Crane Industry’s Insurance Crisis with Aaron Jackson

  Sep 30, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>This episode of Crane Talk features Aaron Jackson, EVP of Redstone Underwriters, providing an underwriter’s perspective on the challenges facing crane and rigging insurance. He unpacks the impact of social inflation, third-party litigation funding, and shrinking capacity in the casualty market. The discussion highlights practical tools like cameras, telematics, and strong contracts, along with emerging AI applications that are reshaping underwriting. Jackson underscores how early data submission and proactive risk management can materially improve terms for insureds.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b>About the Show</b></p><p><b>Crane talk is a podcast ho...

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