This week on The cityCURRENT Show we’re diving into the world of risk management and equestrian therapy. Jeremy C. Park sits down with Chris Rooker, COO, Managing Director of Business Insurance at Higginbotham, who provides some background on the company, based in Fort Worth, Texas, which is one of the nation’s 25 largest independent brokers of business insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, executive compensation, home and auto insurance.
During the interview, Chris discusses some of the major trends in the industry taking place, challenges and opportunities clients are facing, some of the impacts and innovative solutions coming out of the pandemic, the power of being a broker, what he is seeing from the carriers and would want you to know, and some tips and recommendations. He also talks about Higginbotham’s commitment to the community and the focus on philanthropy, supporting nonprofits and making a difference in lives of others.
Park also sits down with Tracy Kujawa, Founder and Director of Angel Heart Farms, who shares her personal story as a four-time cancer survivor and what led her to found the organization that serves children and families battling cancer using equine assisted therapy.
During the interview, Tracy highlights the farm and the program, their 11 equines, the lessons and impact, how they help parents with mom’s night out, dad’s night out and bereavement night out, and more. She also spotlights their mini horse, Buddy, who has become a bit of a celebrity with his own barn at Bridgestone Arena, and then she talks about how the community can help their efforts.
Learn more about Higginbotham: https://www.higginbotham.com/
Learn more about Angel Heart Farms: https://www.facebook.com/AngelHeartFarm/
