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Disaster ZoneDisaster Zone is hosted by Eric Holdeman, an emergency manager with over 30 years of experience at the federal, state and local levels of government. Disaster Zone is a podcast that focuses on all facets of disasters; the before, during and after of... Author: The Readiness Lab Language: en Genres: Government, News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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An Innovative Risk Management and Insurance Strategy
Episode 20
Wednesday, 22 October, 2025
In recent years the U.S. has seen an increase in hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding –causing record levels of destruction and damage. Despite these concerning trends,traditional insurance can fall short, leaving Americans and our small businessesvulnerable. But it doesn’t need to be this way – there is a tool out there to empower oursmall businesses to self-insure, ensuring they are protected the next time a disasterhits. The tool? 831(b) Plans, also known as micro captive insurance plans.The podcast guest is Van Carlson, a risk management specialist with more than 25years’ experience in the industry, is available to speak to share first-hand experiencesof businesses that have been saved due to these critical risk management tools, andhow other businesses can protect themselves before the next disaster strikes. He hashad extensive history supporting businesses impacted, both directly and indirectly, byunforeseen weather disasters and has saved countless businesses from closure as aresultPlease visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comCheck out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com
