The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI

Quick Tips for Maximizing Additional Insured Coverage

Discussions around additional insured coverage are ubiquitous in the construction industry. This month, The Edge of Risk podcast by IRMI welcomes Jeffrey Vita, partner at

Product Recall Realities: Managing Food Safety Risks Across the Supply Chain

Food recalls are making headlines with increasing frequency, creating challenges that extend far beyond removing products from store shelves. In this episode of The Edge

Beyond Thermal Runaway: What Makes Battery Energy Storage Systems Insurable?

As battery energy storage systems (BESSs) continue to expand across the energy sector, insurers, developers, and operators are working to better understand the risks asso

Captive Insurance Growth Through Strategy and Collaboration

Captive insurance is increasingly viewed as a strategic risk management tool rather than simply an alternative to the commercial insurance market. Sam Komo, captive manag

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

The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Joe Reynolds, executive vice president at RT Specialty, to discuss a framework for consideration regarding professional liabilit

Why Energy Insurance Is Defying the Market Cycle

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 ma

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

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-marke

Women in Energy: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

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

Insurance Fundamentals That Strengthen Captive Insurance Companies

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scrutiny of captive insurance companies has increased in recent years, but what are regulators and courts actually evaluating? In this epis

Why Top Students Are Choosing Insurance: A Conversation with Carly Pye

In this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI, Joel Appelbaum sits down with Carly Pye to talk about how majoring in risk management and insurance (RMI) changed her

How Do You Know When Captive Insurance Is Right for Your Organization?

When should an organization seriously consider forming a captive insurance company—and when is it better to wait? In this Captive Insurance 101 episode of The Edge of Ris

Global Risk, Local Impact: A Conversation with "The Cow Guy"

Agriculture is increasingly affected by forces far beyond the farm gate—from commodity markets and interest rates to global economic uncertainty. In this 13-minute episod

Raising the Bar, Encore: Roles, Planning, & Execution for Crane & Rigging Operations

The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Hank Dutton, senior technical specialist at Travelers Insurance and certified lift director, in a highly informative discussion

Artificial Intelligence in Captive Insurance: Practical Lessons from a Healthcare Risk Retention Group

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how captive insurance companies and risk retention groups operate, but where does it create the greatest value, and where

Captive Insurance and Self-Procurement Tax: Key Considerations

Self-procurement tax is an often overlooked aspect of captive insurance that can create significant compliance and financial implications if not properly addressed. In th

Leverage Insurance Risk Engineers to Expose and Mitigate Construction Project Risks

Insurers use risk engineers to help customers identify and mitigate risks by assessing their operations and making recommendations for improvements. The Edge of Risk Podc

Paperwork Risk: How Digital Forms Are Saving Farm Operations

Farmers and ranchers are challenged by complex forms needed to apply for critical federal programs, among other things. In this 20-minute episode of The Edge of Risk Podc

Reinsurance Trusts in Captive Insurance: Structure and Strategy

In this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI, host Joel Appelbaum speaks with Donny Tong, senior vice president at Truist Bank, about the role of reinsurance trust

Weather-Proofing Construction: Unlocking the Power of Parametric Insurance

As climate change drives more severe and unpredictable weather, construction projects face costly delays and other risks. This month, The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI is

How the CFM Decision Is Reshaping Captive Insurance Tax Standards

Recorded live at the Captive Insurance Companies Association 2026 International Conference, this episode of The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI features Kristen Lawler discu