PoolSide with Michelle Bechamps
PoolSide with Michelle Bechamps
Podcast Description
PoolSide unpacks expert insights, transformative strategies, and captivating stories to connect and empower the public entity pooling community. Presented in partnership with GEM, PoolSide is hosted by Michelle Béchamps of Béchamps & Associates—a leader with over 30 years of expertise in pooling, strategic planning, and brand strategy. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, PoolSide delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive and excel. Tune in to explore ideas that matter, gain actionable insights, meet industry experts and stay ahead in the world of pooling.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as risk pooling, strategic planning, and innovative technologies in the industry, with episodes like exploring how AI is shaping the future of pooling and discussing transformative strategies for public entities. Each episode highlights current trends and provides actionable insights to help listeners navigate the evolving landscape.
PoolSide unpacks expert insights, transformative strategies, and captivating stories to connect and empower the public entity pooling community. Presented in partnership with GEM, PoolSide is hosted by Michelle Béchamps of Béchamps & Associates—a leader with over 30 years of expertise in pooling, strategic planning, and brand strategy. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out, PoolSide delivers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive and excel. Tune in to explore ideas that matter, gain actionable insights, meet industry experts and stay ahead in the world of pooling.
With the passing of July 1 renewals, the insurance landscape continues to shift. In this PoolSide episode, we explore the mid-year state of the market—from CAT-exposed property to increasingly complex cyber threats, and from liability pressures to shifting underwriting behavior, we ask: how are risk leaders navigating renewals in 2025?
Tune in for an insightful conversation with our guests Doug Wozniak, SVP, Public Entity Group and Justin Swarbrick, SVP, Public Entity Group at Alliant. We discuss pricing trends, underwriting behavior, and what to expect as we head toward January 1, 2026. Whether you’re brokering deals, managing risk, or guiding strategy, this episode delivers a clear-eyed look at what’s shaping insurance today.
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