with Kristin Thorne
S1 E3 Tim Temple - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
Kristin Thorne sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Tim Temple, Insurance Commissioner for the State of Louisiana as he leads the charge in the fight against organized insurance fraud in his state.
From fraud reform to industry innovation, Tim shares insights that every insurance professional needs to hear.
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S1 E2 Brian Sampson, President Association of Builders and Contractors
Kristen Thorne speak with Brian Sampson, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Empire State Chapter. Discussing the impacts that the fraudemic is having on builders and contractors, the challenges that the industry is facing and the benefits of potential legislative changes.
S1 E3 Tim Temple - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
Kristin Thorne sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Tim Temple, Insurance Commissioner for the State of Louisiana as he leads the charge in the fight against organized insurance fraud in his state.
From fraud reform to industry innovation, Tim shares insights that every insurance professional needs to hear.
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S1 E4 J. Michael Skiba - "Dr. Fraud"
In this eye-opening episode, Kristin Thorne sits down with Dr. J. Michael Skiba, internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts in financial crimes and insurance fraud. Known as "Dr. Fraud," his insights are drawn from decades of experience in both private and public sectors across global markets.
Together, they dive into the evolving tactics of fraudsters, the intersection of technology and crime, and what industry leaders must do to stay ahead. This is a must-listen for anyone in insurance, risk, compliance, or enforcement.​​​​
S1 E5 - Earl Hall - Syracuse Builders Exchange
Kristin Thorne sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Tim Temple, Insurance Commissioner for the State of Louisiana as he leads the charge in the fight against organized insurance fraud in his state.
From fraud reform to industry innovation, Tim shares insights that every insurance professional needs to hear.
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S1 E6 - Kirk Willis,CEO - The Willis Law Group
Kristin Thorne sits down with Kirk Willis, CEO of The Willis Law Group, PLLC and one of the major forces behind the barrage of RICO cases against these alleged law firms and medical professionals impacting our industry.
They have a heartfelt discussion about the impacts of this Fraudemic, how the Willis Group came to enter into this fight here in NY and what it means and why he and his team fight with such conviction against this fraud.
S2 E1 - Honorable John Faso, NY Build Coalition
Kristin Thorne sits down with former Congressman John Faso to discuss a critical issue impacting construction costs, insurance markets, and overall affordability in New York. At the center of the conversation is the proposed Infrastructure Expansion Act, a federal effort aimed at addressing New York’s long-standing Scaffold Law, also known as the state’s “absolute liability” standard.
Discussing what the Scaffold Law actually is (and why it’s often misunderstood) How it drives up construction and insurance costs The connection between liability laws and affordability Why this issue is now being taken to the federal level What it means for carriers, contractors, and taxpayers As affordability continues to dominate headlines, this episode takes a deeper look at one of the structural drivers behind the costs, and why meaningful reform remains so complex.