Risk Management: Brick by Brick

In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Matthew McRoskey, Head of Growth at Builders Workshop. Matthew shares insights from his 15+ years in institutional real estate capital allocation and developments, framing a critical conversation on how innovative building methods and pre-construction processes are solving post-disaster rebuilding crises. Discover how Builders Workshop's "Reset" program leverages cold-formed steel framing structures to eliminate fire risks, earning guaranteed insurance policies and upfront 60% premium discounts. Matthew breaks down the trilemma facing disaster-affected homeowners—speed, insurance coverage gaps, and long-term insurability—and explains why shifting from traditional residential waterfall approaches to intensive commercial-style pre-construction eliminates delays and cost overruns. From architecturally significant designs built on efficient four-foot grids to expanding steel framing manufacturing across risk-prone regions, this episode offers an indispensable roadmap for homebuilders, risk managers, and insurers navigating modern natural disaster recovery. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Podcast Host: Jason Reichl Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

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 global business. Discover why the traditional "cone of possibility" has expanded beyond simple economic motives into power dynamics, social impulses, and non-economic imperatives. Ryan explains how the collapse of the single globalized order is giving way to a fractured, multipolar world with distinct spheres of market influence. From the trickledown impact of Strait of Hormuz disruptions on local school board budgets to separating noisy social media rhetoric from actual military and economic capabilities, this episode offers a practical guide for corporate leaders, risk officers, and investors looking to convert uncertainty into strategic advantage. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Podcast Host: Jason Reichl Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

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 data center build boom. Discover how early stakeholder collaboration, risk engineering, and rigorous contractor underwriting are redefining modern construction risk strategy. Tyler breaks down the balance between aggressive growth and profitability, explaining how carriers manage capacity aggregation and single-site locations across complex builds. From addressing global supply chain bottlenecks and procurement lag to leveraging AI-driven site security and evaluating subcontractor quality versus timeline delays, this episode offers an indispensable roadmap for risk leaders and brokers operating in today's high-stakes construction landscape. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Podcast Host: Jason Reichl Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

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 the original Large Language Models (LLMs)—experts at synthesizing complex information across siloed domains to protect organization-wide operations. The conversation addresses practical ways risk teams can automate day-to-day tasks, expand access to risk analysis for smaller businesses, and navigate high-stakes decisions without sacrificing accuracy for speed. From managing business interruption and crisis response to evaluating alternative risk financing and AI governance, this episode provides a high-impact roadmap for modern risk professionals. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Podcast Host: Jason Reichl Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

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 how AI is democratizing access to data, dismantling traditional industry silos, and transforming complex information into actionable business insights. Kristen breaks down the reality of AI adoption—explaining why individuals who embrace these tools will inevitably replace those who do not, and how organizations can balance grassroots AI experimentations with pro-code enterprise solutions. From navigating data preparation and governance to rethinking actuarial models and evaluating build-versus-buy trade-offs, this conversation provides a practical roadmap for risk managers looking to elevate their roles from transactional processors to strategic leaders. To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io. Podcast Host: Jason Reichl Executive Producer: Don Halliwell