Risk & Resolve
The Risk & Resolve Podcast is your go-to resource for insightful conversations at the intersection of leadership, business ownership, and the insurance industry. Hosted by Ben Conner and Todd Hufford, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in an ever-changing world.
Each episode features candid discussions with business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders, exploring topics like innovation, risk management, and the strategies that drive success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or insurance professional, you’ll gain actionable insights and inspiration to navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Tune in to Risk & Resolve—where leadership meets resilience.
Episodes
41 episodes
Faith, Power, and the Heartland: Micah Beckwith on Indiana’s Political Future
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith to explore his journey from ministry and agriculture into statewide leadership. Bec...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:14:13
Building A Purpose-Driven Agency That Wins Long-Term with Chance Benbow
Growth comes from clear values, brave creativity, and showing up for clients when it matters most. In this episode, we sit down with Chance Benbow, CEO of JDA Worldwide, to explore how a client-first mindset and faith-informed leadership...
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Episode 39
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55:30
Cybersecurity Preparedness and Cyber Liability Insurance: Prepare, Protect, and Recover
Cyber Risk Isn’t Just Tech—It’s Business ContinuityCyber threats aren’t just a tech problem—they’re a business problem. In this episode, we bring together a CISO and a senior cyber broker to show how organizations can prepare, pro...
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Episode 38
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1:05:10
Exposing the Great American Healthcare Heist: Whistleblowing, Reform, and $100M in Fraud with Chris Deacon
In this powerful episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Chris Deacon—former New Jersey Treasury official, whistleblower, and author of The Great American Healthcare Heist. Chris shares how she...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:15:08
Looking Into 2026: Interest Rates, GLP-1 Impact, and the Future of Employer Health Plans
In this forward-looking episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford share predictions for 2026 across interest rates, employment trends, healthcare innovation, and the rising costs of insurance. They...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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53:42
Inside Indiana’s Big “I”: Advocacy, Community, And The Future Of Independent Agencies with Steve Duff
Insurance sounds straightforward—until markets tighten, umbrellas shrink, and carriers pull back. In this episode, we sit down with Steve Duff, CEO of the Big “I” of Indiana, to unpack what’s really shaping the future of independent agen...
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Episode 35
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1:05:00
How Workplace Chaplaincy Solves Hidden Employee Struggles
What if the most valuable benefit in your company isn’t a perk, but a person? In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Schrader—president and CEO of Workforce Chaplains—to explore how confidential, relational care inside the workplace is addres...
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Episode 34
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52:55
Keystone Reset: The Future of Preventive Physical Therapy with Dr. Chad Nowlin
In this episode, Ben and Todd sit down with Dr. Chad Nowlin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Energy Physio. Dr. Chad shares his journey out of the traditional corporate physical therapy model and unveils his cash-pay approach...
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Episode 33
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1:08:17
Stewarding the Future of Insurance with Travelers EVP Michael Klein
In this episode, Ben and Todd sit down with Michael Klein, Executive Vice President of Personal Insurance at Travelers. Michael shares his 35-year journey through the industry from actuary to executive leader and opens up about setbacks, leader...
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Episode 32
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57:13
From Accidental Entrepreneur to Life-Saving Mission: Tommy Martin & The Tebow Group Story
Discover how Tommy Martin, CEO of The Tebow Group, turned early business failures into nationwide success and now dedicates his life to amplifying faith, hope, and love through the Tim Tebow Foundation. In this inspiring episode of Risk and Res...
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Episode 31
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50:11
Faith, Grit, and Storytelling: Bob Welch Reveals the Heart Behind Resolve
Journalist and author Bob Welch joins Risk & Resolve to unpack the making of Resolve, the true story of Lt. Clay Connor’s impossible WWII survival in the Philippines—and what it teaches us about courage, leadership, loyalty, and truth in st...
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Episode 30
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1:00:13
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 7 of 7): Clay Conner’s Hidden War and Hard Lessons
In this riveting episode, Clay Conner continues his firsthand account of life in the Philippine jungles during World War II. He reveals the inner workings of the guerrilla resistance, the ruthless political shifts among the Huk bands, and the m...
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Episode 29
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1:06:58
How Nice Healthcare Brings Primary Care Home—Zero Cost, No Clinics, and No Catch with Jory Zunich
In this Solution Spotlight episode of Risk & Resolve, host Ben Conner sits down with Jory Zunich, SVP of Growth at Nice Healthcare, to explore how one company is rewriting the rules of primary care. From...
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Episode 28
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23:09
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 6 of 7): Clay Conner’s Battle with the Huks and the Heart of the Philippines
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford dive into Clay Conner’s harrowing encounter with the Hukbalahap rebellion, his relationship with the Negrito tribes, and his reflections on freedom, leadership, and legacy. A gr...
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Episode 27
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1:01:38
The Future of Christian Education with Larry Taylor, CEO of ACSI
ACSI President Larry Taylor joins Risk & Resolve to unpack the past, present, and future of Christ-centered education. We talk quality guardrails, teacher pipelines, global growth (especially Africa), and how churches and schools can partne...
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Episode 26
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1:17:14
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 5 of 7): Clay Conner’s Return, Hard Truths, and the Cost of Command
In Episode 5 of the Clay Conner series, we follow Clay from jungle guerrilla to front-line truth-teller as U.S. forces return to the Philippines. He challenges brass on enemy positions, recounts staggering losses near Clark, and shares the surr...
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Episode 25
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51:07
Faith, Leadership, and Legacy with Jon Tice, SVP of Mission at IMMI
In this episode of Risk & Resolve, Ben Conner and Todd Hufford sit down with Jon Tice, SVP of Mission at IMMI, pastor, and author of The Golfer’s Guide to Understanding Your Wife. Jon shares his journey from church ...
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Episode 24
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52:26
WellBridge Surgical’s Transparent, Free-Market Model with Dr. Eric Inman & Jeff Williams - How Two Friends Are Disrupting Surgery Costs
In this Risk & Resolve episode, we sit down with lifelong friends and WellBridge Surgical co-founders Dr. Eric Inman and Jeff Williams to unpack how they’re flipping the traditional healthcare script—paying surgeons more while cutting total...
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Episode 23
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43:16
From Automation to Impact: AI, Business Growth, and Meaningful Work with Jason Beutler, CEO of RoboSource
Founder and CEO of Robo Source, Jason Beutler, joins Risk and Resolve to share his journey from failed startups to building a thriving automation and AI-driven consulting firm. Jason breaks down the truth about artificial intelligence, how busi...
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Episode 22
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46:29
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 4 of 7): Surviving the Jungle & Meeting Other Americans
In Part 4 of the conversation with WWII guerrilla fighter Clay Conner, we dive deep into his final months in the Philippine jungle before meeting American forces. Clay recounts life-or-death battles, rescuing downed pilots, and the ingenious tr...
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Episode 21
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59:55
Fixing Healthcare’s Broken System with Deb Ault, Founder of Ault International Medical Management
In this episode of Risk and Resolve, hosts Ben and Todd sit down with the renowned Nurse Deb Ault, founder of AIMM – Ault International Medical Management, to discuss how she’s reshaping the broken U.S. healthcare system. Deb shares the pivotal...
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Episode 20
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43:59
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 3 of 7): Guerrilla Life, Betrayal, and the Pygmy Allies of WWII
In this gripping episode, we continue Clay Conner’s harrowing World War II journey through the jungles of the Philippines. From dodging Japanese patrols and surviving against impossible odds to encountering pro-Japanese informants, life-or-deat...
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Episode 19
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58:14
Transforming Healthcare: Rebuilding a Broken System with Dave Chase, Co-Founder & CEO of Health Rosetta
Dave Chase shares how Health Rosetta is creating a blueprint for employers to deliver world-class healthcare at half the cost while building an entirely new healthcare supply chain model. As a former Microsoft executive who founded Health Roset...
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Episode 18
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1:11:34
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 2 of 7): Surviving the Unthinkable - A Jungle Escape
Henry Clay Conner recounts his harrowing escape from Japanese forces in the Philippines and subsequent 34-month survival in the jungle during WWII while battling tropical diseases and navigating complex political alliances.• Escape from...
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Episode 17
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56:26
What Happens When Purpose Drives Business with Jeff Mosley, Chick-fil-A Operator
Jeff Mosley shares his 28-year journey as a Chick-fil-A operator, revealing how his path from ministry to marketplace leadership created a culture of care that transforms lives far beyond the restaurant industry.• Transitioning from 15 ...
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Episode 16
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1:21:35