The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI

Trusted Risk Management and Insurance Research That Empowers You To Be the Expert!

The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI is a education podcast hosted by irmi, with 100 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.

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  Episode #199

  Top 3 Considerations for Contractors When Partnering with Architects and Engineers on Design-Build Projects

  Aug 12, 202618 min

  The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Joe Reynolds, executive vice president at RT Specialty, to discuss a framework for consideration regarding professional liability when contractors are collaborating with design professionals on design-build projects. Originally presented as a Snap Talk at the 2025 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, Joe highlights the importance of implementing appropriate contractual and coverage requirements while considering market availability in such negotiations. Joe discusses adequacy of limits requirements, limitations of liability provisions, and waivers of consequential damages, among other negotiated terms.

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  Episode #203

  Why Energy Insurance Is Defying the Market Cycle

  Aug 10, 202619 min

  From on-site at the 2026 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference, this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI explores forces influencing today's energy insurance market. Join host Joel Appelbaum and David Artzerounian, property and casualty client executive and partner at USI Insurance Services, as they dive into underwriting and capacity shifts, risk management innovations, and alternative risk financing solutions. This episode offers practical insights for navigating an increasingly dynamic risk landscape.

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  Episode #210

  How to Corporate: Navigating the Unwritten Rules of the Insurance Industry

  Aug 6, 202632 min

  Want to get ahead in your career faster than your peers? In this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI, host Joel Appelbaum sits down with Fela Abioye, middle-market underwriting leader at The Hartford and author of How to Corporate. They discuss the skills nobody teaches you in school but every successful professional needs to master. Fela shares the lessons he wishes he had known earlier, including how to build influence, create a personal brand, develop meaningful professional relationships, and accept feedback. If you've ever wondered why some talented professionals advance while others stall, this conversation provides an honest look at the unwritten rules, relationship-building strategies, and leadership habits that can make a lasting impact on your career. Don't miss this practical road map for succeeding in today's workplace.

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  Episode #211

  Women in Energy: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

  Aug 4, 202620 min

  What key insights emerged from the sold-out Women in Energy Risk & Insurance Collaboration session at the 2026 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference? In this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI, host Joel Appelbaum sits down with Christine Palomba, deputy head of natural resources at Howden U.S., to discover what it takes to thrive. Listen as they examine the realities of work-life balance, the critical role relationships play in career advancement, and the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. They also explore the importance of building confidence, taking calculated risks, and embracing feedback. More than just a conversation about women in business, this episode provides a blueprint for leadership, resilience, career growth, and the power of lifting others as you climb.

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  Episode #202

  Insurance Fundamentals That Strengthen Captive Insurance Companies

  Aug 4, 202645 min

  Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scrutiny of captive insurance companies has increased in recent years, but what are regulators and courts actually evaluating? In this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI, Joel Appelbaum is joined by George Belokas, president of GPW and Associates, chair of the Self-Insurance Institute of America Captive Committee, and president of the Arizona Captive Insurance Association, to discuss the insurance fundamentals that support well-managed captive insurance companies. Drawing on his actuarial and industry leadership experience, Mr. Belokas explains why the focus extends beyond tax elections to whether a captive is genuinely operating as an insurance company. The conversation explores the importance of actuarially sound pricing and reserving, risk transfer and risk distribution, and the lessons emerging from recent IRS regulations and court decisions. Mr. Belokas also discusses governance, documentation, and emerging risks such as cyber liability, employee health care, and supply chain disruption, and he explains why captive owners should regularly evaluate whether their captive continues to align with changing organizational risks. He concludes with practical guidance on maintaining strong underwriting, governance, and long-term operational discipline while navigating an evolving regulatory environment.

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