Wolf of Property Casualty

Derek Laczniak
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Business
  • Updated Daily

The commercial property and casualty industry is desperate for a fresh voice. This podcast features a 15 year industry retail broker who grew a book of business to over $4M in commission but faced personal struggles and bad decisions, essentially the rise and fall of a 1% producer. The podcast aims to attack P&C concepts in a short format aimed at three target audiences - Brokers, Insurance Carrier Representatives, and Insurance Buyers. Authentic, real talk, from someone passionate for the business.

  1. 22h ago

    Commissions to Convictions: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

    How eroded trust means losing the benefit of the doubt, even when you're telling the truth

    10 min

  2. 1d ago

    Commissions to Convictions: You Can Have the Title. I'll Take the Room - Power vs. Authority

    Most people in leadership chase power — the title, the approvals, the seat at the table. But power without authority is just leverage nobody respects. This episode breaks down why authority is more achievable, more durable, and ultimately more powerful than power alone.

    9 min

  3. 1d ago

    Fleet or No Fleet - Know Your Auto Symbols

    Whether a client runs fifty vehicles or five, the commercial auto policy structure works the same way — and the stakes are just as high. This episode walks through the symbol framework that governs how coverage attaches to vehicles, why scheduled vs. blanket approaches matter more than most buyers realize, and which add-ons should be standard on every auto program regardless of fleet size.

    16 min

  4. 2d ago

    Don't File That Claim Yet: The Not-At-Fault Auto Play Every Broker Should Know

    It's not a sexy topic. Somebody hit your client's van, cop showed up, fault's clear. Easy, right? Not so fast — inserting yourself into a "small" not-at-fault auto claim is one of the highest-ROI moves a commercial broker can make. Subrogation black holes, claims history penalties, and how a two-week hustle can turn into long term client appreciation.

    10 min

  5. 6d ago

    Commissions to Convictions: Won't vs. Can't

    There's a difference between what people can't do and what they simply won't. The lesson isn't about being the most talented person in the room. It's about being the one willing to step into a role or do something that nobody else will. In commercial insurance, that willingness helped build my career, in jail, it built my freedom.

    9 min

  6. 6d ago

    Corgi and the Startup Insurance Bet: Disruption or Dislocation?

    When you strip out the AI buzz and the VC money, what are the actual insurance fundamentals underneath Corgi's model?

    9 min

  7. Jun 10

    The Additional Insured Illusion

    Additional Insured becomes such a common term thrown around insurance agencies and with buyers, every contract, every certificate, they all have requirements for additional insured. In this episode I discuss what it means and the 7 reminders of why this common coverage is important and how to make sure you are getting it right.

    16 min

  8. Jun 9

    Cyber Liability: The Fine Print is Changing

    The market is soft, capacity is everywhere, but the claim environment is still challenging. This episode unpacks recent news in the cyber liability market, and update on litigation trends, and some calls to action surrounding coverage encroachments and risk management recommendations.

    19 min
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About

The commercial property and casualty industry is desperate for a fresh voice. This podcast features a 15 year industry retail broker who grew a book of business to over $4M in commission but faced personal struggles and bad decisions, essentially the rise and fall of a 1% producer. The podcast aims to attack P&C concepts in a short format aimed at three target audiences - Brokers, Insurance Carrier Representatives, and Insurance Buyers. Authentic, real talk, from someone passionate for the business.

Information

  • Creator
    Derek Laczniak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Derek Laczniak
  • Show Website
    Wolf of Property Casualty

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