Protecting wealth today goes far beyond insurance policies and investment portfolios. For affluent families, risk management increasingly means protecting a balance sheet, a legacy, a lifestyle, and future generations. In this episode of Risk Ready, Bryant Kolle sits down with Tom Ruggie, Founder and CEO of Destiny Family Office, to explore how family offices think about risk through a broader lens. From governance and reputational concerns to emerging lifestyle exposures and generation...

Kidnap & ransom risk is no longer just an international concern—and for high-net-worth clients, that shift matters more than ever. In this episode of Risk Ready, Bryant Kolle sits down with Josh Ackerman and Laura Garcell of Ackerman Group to unpack how K&R risk is evolving closer to home becoming more domestic, digital, and opportunistic. From real-world drivers of exposure to the biggest misconceptions families still hold, this conversation moves beyond theory into pract...

When a major loss hits a high-net-worth property, the headlines fade quickly but the real work is just beginning. In this episode of Risk Ready, host Bryant Kolle sits down with Paul Maurer-Batjer and Mark Braun to explore what recovery truly looks like for $10M+ homes. Through the lens of restoration professionals and industry experts, they break down how early decisions, estimating discipline, and coordination across carriers, brokers, and recovery teams shape the entire outcome.&nbsp...

As PRMA continues to grow and evolve, what does steady, values-driven leadership look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Risk Ready, Spencer Houldin sits down with Bryant Kolle, former Chair of the PRMA Board of Trustees, for a thoughtful conversation about governance, continuity, and the responsibility of guiding a member-driven organization through change. Bryant reflects on his time in board leadership, the importance of culture and consensus, and how PRMA can continue to serve pri...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode our host, Spencer Houldin, Managing Director Gallagher Private Client, sits down with special guest, Scott McCollum, Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at McRoof. Wit...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode our host, Spencer Houldin, Managing Director Gallagher Private Client, sits down with special guest, Kareen Boyadjian, Vice President of Underwriting at Tokio Marine HCC – Cyb...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode our host, Spencer Houldin, Managing Director Gallagher Private Client, sits down with special guest, McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty, a global leader in automotive enthusiast s...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode our host, Spencer Houldin, Managing Director Gallagher Private Client, sits down with special guest, Ross Bowie, President & Chief Risk Officer of Private Client Select In...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode our host, Spencer Houldin, Area President of AJ Gallagher, sits down with special guest, industry expert Ty Harris, CEO and Co-Founder at Openly as they discuss the transforma...

The PRMA Insurance Thought Leaders Insight Series with Spencer Houldin, alongside leading thought leaders in the industry, aims to examine the insurance terrain, identify solutions to navigating the bumpy roads, and provide a roadmap that guides risk management professionals in the right direction. In this episode, we embrace the future of home protection and dive deep into the world of leak detection systems. Spencer Houldin sits down with Gwen Banas, Founder of Water Security Solution...