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We're pleased to have Rick Hammon of Insurance Law Consultants. Rick has worked in the Illinois Department of Insurance as a regulator; He's been a property claims adjuster; and worked closely with arson investigators. Today he's talking to us about what it takes to become an expert or consultant.

Rick is a member of AAIMCo, who is the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

Today Amy Johnson and Chantal Roberts discuss how they got into being an expert witness, what are the pros and cons of the industry, and why attorneys need to retain experts and consultants early in litigation.

AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

We're pleased to have Brenda Powell Wells-Dietel of Risk Ed Strategies and Cannabis Industry Research Group.

Brenda is a member of AAIMCo, the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

Today, Amy Johnson and Chantal Roberts discuss hemp, marijuana, and cannabis; the need for specific definitions; and fraud. It is an episode you don't want to miss. 

AAIMCo is the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

We're pleased to have Scott Bushnell of Business Interruption Consulting. Scott gives terrific insights into settling business interruption claims and consulting.

Scott is a member of AAIMCo, who is the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

Today Amy Johnson and Chantal Roberts discuss business income/interruption and extra expense policies. While it's a policy that may seem intimidating at first, Amy and Chantal break it down and explain why it is good for agents and brokers to know and understand the policy.

AAIMCo is the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;
• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;
• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and
• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com. 

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.

We're pleased to have Dirk Beamer of Wright Beamer. Dirk helps business owners navigate the new and evolving laws and policies surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the workforce. He works to develop and implement sound employment policies, handles terminations and reductions in force and negotiates employment packages and severance arrangements.

Dirk is a member of AAIMCo, who is the sponsor of this podcast and episode. AAIMCo’s purpose is to provide a forum for insurance and risk consultants:

• To promote the exchange of information, share education, offer advice and provide counsel among its members;

• To help the insurance industry operate more efficiently and profitably;

• To establish professional standards of knowledge, experience, and conduct for those serving that industry in the capacity of insurance and risk consultants; and

• To give official recognition to those who have attained such standards.

Since its inception, AAIMCo has grown to include many disciplines and has developed a Code of Ethics to which all members must subscribe in writing. Members share ideas, learning from each other in the many areas of specialization which our membership represents. To find members or become a member go to www.AAIMCo.com.

CMR Consulting is proud to be the video sponsor of this episode.