Lloyd Edge, a successful property investor, demonstrates that from humble beginnings as a school teacher with moderate earnings, achieving financial freedom and lifestyle choices is possible. As the host of Positively Geared, Lloyd collaborates with co-host Alex Augustyniak to establish trust as authorities in the Australian real estate buyers' market. Their mission is to make building a positively geared property portfolio accessible to everyone. Lloyd Edge, the author of Positively Geared, ...
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Established in 2004, Leader’s Edge is the award-winning content platform for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, covering legal and legislative issues, international business and regulation, management trends and best practices, technology, and more. Leader’s Edge is written and recorded for large and mid-sized commercial insurance and employee benefit executives around the globe.
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The Entrepreneurs Locker Room is for those who want to step up and play a bigger game by working on Brain, Body, Brand and Business. For more information, visit www.stevebrossman.com
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Building a team is what we do at BTFI. We are an arts-based Learning and Development Consultancy. We offer intelligent Team Building, Leadership Training, Culture Change programmes and Facilitation. We work with organisations to create a jolt in both thinking and action. We are founded on the belief that many organisations get to 'good' and few are brave enough to strive for extraordinary! Richard Tyler - Westend star, speaker, Director of Performance and Possibility at BTFI, facilitator, co ...
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Conversations about the emerging world of Fullstack Jamstack applications. Anthony Campolo and Christopher Burns explore the development practices of the frameworks, libraries, and services enabling this new paradigm.
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. Through intersecting conversations with artists, ecologists, poets, cryomicrobiologists, shamen, paleontologists, musicians and quantum physicists, each offer a perspective on our place within the infinite impermanence of life: past, present and possible.
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"The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is watching.” On the Vision of a Champion Podcast, 22 time national champion and 8 time coach of the year Anson Dorrance - along with co-hosts Dean Linke and Natalie Bode - talk about what it means to be a champion with elite athletes and coaches who have been a part of Anson's Hall of Fame journey - Tobin Heath, Roy Williams, Lucy Bronze, Crystal Dunn, April Heinrichs and mo ...
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Personal Lines with Dottie Chalmers Cutter
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In this episode we meet Dottie Chalmers Cutter, Chief Operating Officer of Chalmers Insurance Group. Cutter shares her story of becoming the 4th generation to run her family’s insurance business. She also discusses the importance of company culture and hard work.Av A Council Platform
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Personal Lines with Dottie Chalmers Cutter
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Maximising Property Returns with Mike Mortlock
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Ready to level up your property investment game? In this episode of Positively Geared, we sit down with Mike Mortlock, Australia's leading property depreciation expert and Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors. Mike reveals the often-overlooked power of property depreciation and how it can put thousands back into your pocket every year. Wheth…
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A Fully Optimized Digital Industry
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Everyone in the insurance value chain wins when the broker is equipped with better data, says Jeff Cohen, senior vice president at Zywave.Cohen paints a vivid picture of what a fully optimized digital industry could look like, but cautions that we’re not there yet. He discusses where the industry is on this journey, why digital evolution is moving …
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A Fully Optimized Digital Industry
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Everyone in the insurance value chain wins when the broker is equipped with better data, says Jeff Cohen, senior vice president at Zywave. Cohen paints a vivid picture of what a fully optimized digital industry could look like, but cautions that we’re not there yet. He discusses where the industry is on this journey, why digital evolution is moving…
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Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass
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Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers executive chairman Ken Crerar sits down for a candid conversation on leading The Council through 30 years of growth, change, disruption, and success.Av A Council Platform - 868329
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Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass
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Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers executive chairman Ken Crerar sits down for a candid conversation on leading The Council through 30 years of growth, change, disruption, and success.Av A Council Platform
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Financial Tools for an Uncertain Economy
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Being a bank-owned premium financing company means that the economic environment, especially changes in banking, is a major factor in the business landscape, says Ben Rubin, chief risk officer for FIRST Insurance Funding & Wintrust Life Finance. In this podcast, sponsored by First Insurance Funding, Rubin discusses the particulars of the current fi…
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Financial Tools for an Uncertain Economy
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Being a bank-owned premium financing company means that the economic environment, especially changes in banking, is a major factor in the business landscape, says Ben Rubin, chief risk officer for FIRST Insurance Funding & Wintrust Life Finance. In this podcast, sponsored by First Insurance Funding, Rubin discusses the particulars of the current fi…
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In this episode we meet Ryan L. Smith, Executive Vice President of Atlanta Life Insurance.Smith shares how his childhood entrepreneurial mindset led him to working with NBA legend Magic Johnson. He also discusses his perspective on life insurance, and why its vital for a family member to have.Av A Council Platform - 868329
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In this episode we meet Ryan L. Smith Executive Vice President of Atlanta Life Insurance. Smith shares how his childhood entrepreneurial mindset led him to working with NBA legend Magic Johnson. He also discusses his perspective on life insurance, and why its vital for a family member to have.Av A Council Platform
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Great Fire to a Burgeoning Market: History of Lloyd's
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For hundreds of years the insurance market known as Lloyd's of London has played a notorious role in the world of risk and finance.To understand how this market started, podcast producer Zach Ewell spoke with Geraldine Morgan, a history enthusiast who gives tours in London England around the history of Lloyds and insurance. Morgan takes us on a tou…
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Great Fire to a Burgeoning Market: History of Lloyd's
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For hundreds of years the insurance market known as Lloyd's of London has played a notorious role in the world of risk and finance. To understand how this market started, podcast producer Zach Ewell spoke with Geraldine Morgan, a history enthusiast who gives tours in London England around the history of Lloyds and insurance. Morgan takes us on a to…
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One year into the newly created role of head of North America, AXIS' Mike McKenna joins the Leader’s Edge podcast to discuss how he plans to execute on opportunities in the market as Axis dives deeper into specialty lines. McKenna drills down into where the opportunities are in the difficult casualty market, discusses the company’s new Lloyd’s synd…
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One year into the newly created role of head of North America, AXIS' Mike McKenna joins the Leader’s Edge podcast to discuss how he plans to execute on opportunities in the market as Axis dives deeper into specialty lines. McKenna drills down into where the opportunities are in the difficult casualty market, discusses the company’s new Lloyd’s synd…
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Brokers, Insurtechs Ready to Connect
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As Fall conference season gears up, BrokerTech Ventures’ John Jackovin, Executive Director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, shares some insight into the upcoming BrokerTech Connect, a broker-focused mini-event held during InsureTech Connect in Las Vegas in October. Jackovin discusses the evolution of the conference over the years and what’s …
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Brokers, Insurtechs Ready to Connect
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As Fall conference season gears up, BrokerTech Ventures’ John Jackovin, Executive Director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, shares some insight into the upcoming BrokerTech Connect, a broker-focused mini-event held during InsureTech Connect in Las Vegas in October. Jackovin discusses the evolution of the conference over the years and what’s …
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Can we fix the polarization that has engulfed our politics and government? According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, public trust in government has edged near all-time lows in recent years. The nonpartisan organization She Should Run believes part of the answer to fixing this problem includes increasing the number of women in public office. T…
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Can we fix the polarization that has engulfed our politics and government?According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, public trust in government has edged near all-time lows in recent years.The nonpartisan organization She Should Run believes part of the answer to fixing this problem includes increasing the number of women in public office. To …
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Interconnected Risk Drives New Client Focus
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In this edition of our AXA XL podcast series, chief client and distribution officer Matt O’Malley sits down with Leader’s Edge after taking on this newly created role for the insurer. He explains the interconnected risk that drove AXA XL to create this position and what he hopes to achieve in the role. He also talks market trends including the earl…
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Interconnected Risk Drives New Client Focus
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In this edition of our AXA XL podcast series, chief client and distribution officer Matt O’Malley sits down with Leader’s Edge after taking on this newly created role for the insurer. He explains the interconnected risk that drove AXA XL to create this position and what he hopes to achieve in the role. He also talks market trends including the earl…
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Election Atmosphere Alters for Democrats
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In this episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney, who represents Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District.The congressman discusses his party’s new excitement surrounding the presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s withdrew from the 2024 election, possib…
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Election Atmosphere Alters for Democrats
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In this episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney, who represents Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District. The congressman discusses his party’s new excitement surrounding the presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s withdrew from the 2024 election, possi…
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The End of Alien Abduction Coverage?
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For over 34 years Mike St. Lawrence traveled the United States selling alien abduction insurance on local TV news and radio shows.With nearly 7,000 coverages sold at a $24.95 asking price, the Florida resident offered a $10 million payout for proof of abduction. The catch: The payout would come at $1 annually for 10 million years. Following our 202…
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In this episode we meet Dan Horton, CEO of the Horton GroupHorton shares how he made the career jump from airline pilot to insurance executive, the influence that family has had in his life, and the importance of company culture.Av A Council Platform
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AI is No Longer Science Fiction, Neither are its Risks
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How is artificial intelligence shaking up the film industry?Sinead Murphy, managing director at carrier MiC Specialty, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the film and media industries.With over 12 years of underwriting experience, Murphy shares how AI risks will impact E&O, cyber, and other policy coverages. She also discusses h…
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AI is No Longer Science Fiction, Neither are its Risks
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How is artificial intelligence shaking up the film industry?Sinead Murphy, managing director at carrier MiC Specialty, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the film and media industries.With over 12 years of underwriting experience, Murphy shares how AI risks will impact E&O, cyber, and other policy coverages. She also discusses h…
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Benefits Market Leaders Fuel Advocacy Agenda
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In this edition of the Politics & Risk podcast, The Council’s government affairs team is onsite at the Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF) with Council VP of health policy & strategy Katie King. King oversees the Council of Employee Benefits Executives’ agenda and reveals new insights presented to the group by McKinsey, including findings fro…
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Benefits Market Leaders Fuel Advocacy Agenda
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In this edition of the Politics & Risk podcast, The Council’s government affairs team is onsite at the Employee Benefits Leadership Forum (EBLF) with Council VP of health policy & strategy Katie King. King oversees the Council of Employee Benefits Executives’ agenda and reveals new insights presented to the group by McKinsey, including findings fro…
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Blake Watts, channel partnerships leader for Ochsner Health, has a busy agenda for The Council’s Employee Benefits Leadership Forum [EBLF] this year.Speaking with Leader’s Edge on the first day of the meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Watts said he was looking forward to conversations with his peers on healthcare point solutions and partnering…
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Personal Lines with Belen Tokarski
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In this episode we meet Belen Tokarski, President and COO of Mylo.Tokarski shares inspirational stories of family members who inspire her, how she fell into the insurance industry. And why she’s sticking around.Av A Council Platform
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When Both Extremes Control the Agenda, Who Loses?
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In the latest episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who has represented Colorado’s 7th Congressional District since 2023.Having served in the Colorado state legislature for a decade prior to becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Pette…
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When Both Extremes Control the Agenda, Who Loses?
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In the latest episode of Politics & Risk from The Council’s government affairs team, SVP Joel Kopperud interviews Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who has represented Colorado’s 7th Congressional District since 2023.Having served in the Colorado state legislature for a decade prior to becoming a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Pette…
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Campus Protests, Political Tension: A Deep Dive on SRCC Coverage
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This Spring has seen protests pop up on college campuses all over America.As a result of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, student organizations have been demanding action from their universities to divest from Israel. Meanwhile counter protests have also occurred. While some protests have stayed peaceful, others have broken out in violence. Lucy Strak…
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Campus Protests, Political Tension: A Deep Dive on SRCC Coverage
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This Spring has seen protests pop up on college campuses all over America.As a result of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, student organizations have been demanding action from their universities to divest from Israel. Meanwhile counter protests have also occurred. While some protests have stayed peaceful, others have broken out in violence. Lucy Strak…
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Riding the Property Rollercoaster with Ed Kavalee
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Lloyd Edge and Armando Errichiello have a hoot of a time with Ed Kavalee discussing the lessons learnt in buying property. Enjoy this light-hearted but very informative discussion as Ed opens up on his property journey and his media career. Lloyd Edge, author of "Positively Geared" and "Buy Now" is the Host of Positively Geared podcast series. Podc…
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A conversation with GameStop’s Co-founderVideo games, eccentric personalities and past presidential candidates have all made their way through Gary Kusin's career.The entrepreneur and business mentor is the former CEO of FedEx Office and co-founded the company now known as GameStop. Kusin shares how he started the first large-scale video game retai…
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In this episode we meet Tim Hall, CEO of Relation Insurance Services. Hall shares how he got his start creating a business in high school, what life is like in his home state of Nebraska, and how the insurance industry needs to sell itself to a younger generation.Av A Council Platform
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Donnacha Smyth, president of global excess casualty for AXA XL, discusses pressure points in the market and his takeaways from brokers.In the newest addition to our AXA XL podcast series, Donnacha Smith, president of global excess casualty for AXA XL, discusses ongoing claims litigation and nuclear verdicts, geopolitical tensions, climate change an…
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Creating efficiency and speed for agents and brokers is a major topic in this podcast sponsored by BrokerTech Ventures. Jeff Lobeman, assistant vice president for digital and head of innovation, and Bob Pick, CIO and executive vice president, both at Tokio Marine North America, discuss how they stay on top of brokers’ operational and customer servi…
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Personal Lines with Jenni Lee Crocker
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"I like to be where the rubber meets the road."In this episode we meet Jenni Lee Crocker, President of PCF Insurance Services. Crocker shares how growing up in a small town in Virginia shaped her outlook on life, and how experiences from her local community gave her the tools and can do attitude to tackle whatever her job and the industry demands o…
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The Deals and Dollars Nurturing the Current Insurtech Market
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With a reduction in deals and dollars, insurtech investment going forward will favor companies with a proven track record and products that will be widely usable across the insurance industry, says Kylie Hubbard, director of innovation at Insurica. In this podcast, sponsored by Ascend, Hubbard also provides a broker perspective on the state of data…
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