In 2015, two security researchers rocked the automobile industry by hacking into a Jeep Cherokee's infotainment system. Something that on the surface seemed fairly innocuous, but what they were able to do as a result was every driver’s nightmare.From the harmless...
About Michael Richards
Born: Cleveland, Ohio
Currently Reside: Fort Myers, Florida
Family: 3 adult children
Hobbies: Skiing, Biking, Boating
Working in the specialty chemical business supporting heavy manufacturing for 18 years before a career in insurance served as great training ground for Michael. Serving a variety of businesses and industries introduced him to creative business thinking and processes he brings to Westwood in his role as business manager.
As a result, Michael helps Westwood differentiate by listening and responding to client’s problems with a more holistic approach.
Articles by Michael
Standing on the Brink: The Future of Senior Living
Standing on the brink of transformative change, the senior living industry is currently influenced by a multitude of factors. These include changes in Medicare reimbursements, demographic shifts, staffing shortages, a dwindling number of geriatric specialists,...
The challenge of sourcing GL/ PL coverage in a “judicial hellhole”
There’s no question that Florida is a challenging venue when it comes to sourcing carriers willing to provide GL/PL coverage for the senior living and health care markets. It’s been regarded as being so risky, that many carriers currently avoid any exposure in this...
Social Media challenges for Medical Facilities
Unacceptable behavior by physicians and healthcare professionals is on the rise, corresponding with increased attacks on physicians by patientsLive streaming of surgical procedures, particularly plastic surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years and while...
Disturbing trends that could contribute to an increase in medical malpractice claims
Unacceptable behavior by physicians and healthcare professionals is on the rise, corresponding with increased attacks on physicians by patientsThe leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, Medscape, recently released a...
Agents should work with a good medical malpractice broker
Just another mouth to feed is possibly the first thought when considering the use of a wholesale broker, and in many instances there is an element of truth to that. When you set out working as an independent agent, as with any other field, there is a temptation to “do...
Liability mitigation is essential for senior living facilities
With the impact of COVID-19 on senior living facilities and nursing care services, the industry is under the spotlight. Now more than ever, the industry must look at liability mitigation.
the impact of social inflation on insurance premiums
Social inflation is a buzzword insurers use to explain the rising costs of insurance claims resulting from primarily increasing litigation arising from more plaintiff-friendly legal decisions and larger compensatory jury awards. While many industry experts put it down...
Senior Care Facilities Rethink Operations post COVID-19
With workers in elder care facilities leaving the industry in droves, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities continue to face pandemic problems, with many closing to new admissions and some even closing down.
GenStar™ – Stability in an uncertain market
The healthcare industry has been rocked with more change in the last two years than we've seen in decades, which has led to uncertainty for insurers. The pandemic and the associated implementation of government policies left many people with negative perceptions of...
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