Nuclear Verdicts, Cyber Threats, and Market Shifts: The Future of Insurance for Iowa Manufacturers

About this episode

Katie Hensley discusses the evolving insurance landscape for manufacturers and offers strategies for risk management.

Manufacturers are operating in a world where insurance markets are anything but stable, and the stakes have never been higher. In this episode, Risk Management Consultant Katie Hensley joins host Leisa Fox to demystify the shifting Property & Casualty landscape. From the shrinking property market to nuclear liability verdicts, Katie explains how manufacturers can adapt, update valuations, manage open recommendations, and strengthen communication to protect themselves against emerging risks. The conversation ranges from property, business interruption, and E&O, to workers' compensation, fleet, cyber, and management liability. Katie emphasizes proactive risk management, smarter use of data, and a team-based approach to claims and compliance. Whether you're a business owner, risk manager, or operations leader, you'll leave this episode with actionable insights to help your company weather today's insurance challenges while positioning for tomorrow's opportunities. Find this show on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/katie-hensley

People in this episode

Host: Leisa Fox

Guest: Katie Hensley

Topics covered

• insurance
• risk management
• manufacturing
• property and casualty
• cyber threats
• market shifts

Keywords

• insurance
• manufacturers
• risk management
• property market
• cyber threats
• nuclear liability
• business interruption

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Organizations: Iowa Manufacturing Podcast

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