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Risk Management: Brick by Brick

Risk Management: Brick by Brick

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Risk Management: Brick by Brick is a podcast hosted by Jason Reichl that explores the role of technology in risk management within the construction industry. Each episode features conversations with industry-leading risk managers who share insights on building and maintaining the physical world. The podcast aims to highlight the people and innovations shaping risk management in construction.

Episodes

Navigating Geopolitical Risk for Business | Ryan Bohl
Navigating Geopolitical Risk for Business | Ryan Bohl Oct 7, 2026 1372 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Ryan Bohl, Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst at RANE (Risk Assistance Network+Exchange). Drawing from his unique path from teaching in the Middle East to independent publishing and corporate risk intelligence, Ryan provides an executive-level breakdown of how structural geopolitics impacts every tier of
Underwriting Mega Projects & Data Center Booms | Tyler Ahrenhold
Underwriting Mega Projects & Data Center Booms | Tyler Ahrenhold Sep 23, 2026 1165 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Tyler Ahrenhold, Head of Construction at Inland Marine North America & MSIG USA. Tyler shares insights from his 15+ years in the construction insurance industry, framing a critical conversation on how carriers and risk managers are navigating the rise of multi-billion-dollar mega projects, including the massive da
How AI & Data Are Redefining Enterprise Risk Strategy | Zach Finn
How AI & Data Are Redefining Enterprise Risk Strategy | Zach Finn Sep 10, 2026 971 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Zach Finn, Senior Consultant in Risk Management and Crisis Response at Hub. Zach draws on his extensive background across crisis management, academia, and enterprise risk consulting to unpack how AI and modern data strategies are reshaping the risk management landscape. Discover why Zach views risk managers as th
Why AI Will Replace Risk Managers Who Don't Adapt | Kristen Bessette
Why AI Will Replace Risk Managers Who Don't Adapt | Kristen Bessette Aug 26, 2026 1945 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Kristen Bessette, Chief Data Officer at Zurich North America. Kristen shares her extensive background spanning actuarial roles and executive data leadership across top carriers, framing a crucial conversation on why data and AI have evolved from back-office support functions into core strategic drivers. Discover
Turn Risk Into Your Biggest Advantage with Courtney C. Davis
Turn Risk Into Your Biggest Advantage with Courtney C. Davis Aug 12, 2026 1301 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Courtney C. Davis, Executive Vice President and Global Education Practice Leader at Hub International. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience spanning large brokerages and managing enterprise risk across 12 schools and a medical center at the University of Chicago, Courtney offers a masterclass in modernizing
Scale Without Scaling Resources: The Best of Jack Ramsey
Scale Without Scaling Resources: The Best of Jack Ramsey Jul 29, 2026 481 In this special re-release episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Jack Ramsey, former Head of Agency Sales at Next Insurance. With decades of commercial lines experience, Jack dives deep into the operational friction points that ruin agency profit margins on small commercial accounts, and how modern digital models are solving them. From eliminating time-consu
Masterclass in Crowd Safety: The Best of Annie Quaile
Masterclass in Crowd Safety: The Best of Annie Quaile Jul 15, 2026 439 In this special re-release episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Annie Quaile, an Emmy-nominated entertainment producer and event manager with over two decades of experience. From producing live theme park events and massive music festivals to managing critical emergency responses, Annie has spent her career operating at the delicate intersection of creative
Greatest Hits 2026: Masterclass in Risk, Tech, and Human Behavior
Greatest Hits 2026: Masterclass in Risk, Tech, and Human Behavior Jul 1, 2026 526 In this special "Greatest Hits" compilation episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl brings together the most impactful insights from the top five industry leaders of 2026. This episode serves as an essential masterclass for anyone navigating the intersection of risk, insurance, technology, and human behavior. We hear from Eliron Ekstein on why real-world experience beats aca
Why Your COIs Are "Useless" | Advanced Construction Risk Management featuring Robert Hudson Jr.
Why Your COIs Are "Useless" | Advanced Construction Risk Management featuring Robert Hudson Jr. Jun 10, 2026 1625 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Robert Hudson Jr., Vice President of EHS at Baker Roofing Company. Robert has spent nearly two decades leading safety and risk efforts for one of the nation's largest commercial roofing contractors, an organization navigating operational pressures since 1915. Robert shares his transparent approach to balancing sa
The Power of Yes: Transforming Risk into Hospitality with Christine Trippi
The Power of Yes: Transforming Risk into Hospitality with Christine Trippi May 27, 2026 1377 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Christine Trippi, an international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author of Yes is the Answer. Christine shares her unique philosophy on leading with "yes," even within risk-heavy industries where choosing "no" traditionally feels much safer. The conversation explores the critical intersection of
Designing for Human Behavior and Managing Live Event Risk Without Killing the Magic with Annie Quaile
Designing for Human Behavior and Managing Live Event Risk Without Killing the Magic with Annie Quaile May 13, 2026 1215 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Annie Quaile, an Emmy-nominated entertainment producer and event manager with over two decades of experience designing global attractions and festivals. Annie shares her unique philosophy on "Designing Safe Magic," rooted in her background as both a high-level creative producer and a trained emergency responder.
Universal Creative Legend: Is AI a Real Risk to the Physical World?
Universal Creative Legend: Is AI a Real Risk to the Physical World? Apr 29, 2026 1014 In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Louis Alfieri, Principal and Creative Director of Raven Sun Creative and a veteran of Universal Creative. Louis challenges the industry to move past its current reliance on "status quo" innovation, reframing AI from a threat to a powerful iterative tool for high-fidelity storytelling. We explore the "Dialogue Pha

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