Adam Thompson, Author at Founder Shield

Adam Thompson

About

With 25 years in the insurance industry, beginning at just 19, Adam cultivated a deep love for all aspects of retail agency operations — from sales and client service to accounting and management. He holds a CPCU designation and a Master in Finance from the University of Illinois, reflecting his dual passion for insurance and finance. Adam’s commitment to growth extends to the community, recently partnering with UTSA Honors College on a grant for San Antonio Housing Authority, aiding at-risk families. Joining Founder Shield, he’s excited to empower forward-thinking clients and mentor the next generation of industry experts.

Expertise

Authored articles

December 23 • Worker's Compensation

Workers’ Comp: Are You Overpaying for Coverage?

Workers’ comp costs are a concern for businesses. This post explores key factors driving costs and offers strategies for mitigating risks and optimizing insurance coverage.

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August 27 • Cyber Liability

Cyber Attacks & Supply Chain Disruptions: Startup’s Worst Enemy?

Explore the evolving threat landscape for supply chain disruptions, mitigation strategies, and the importance of risk management in today’s volatile business environment.

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July 7 • Risk Management

Why More Businesses Are Considering Captive Insurance

With the hardening insurance market, many late-stage and mid-market companies consider captive insurance as a solution to their insurance needs. Here’s why.

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March 15 • General Liability • Property • Risk Management

How do companies protect traveling employees?

Technology may be breaking down geographic barriers but that doesn’t mean sending your employees overseas is getting any safer. Businesses whose employees travel internationally are familiar with these risks. But how do they protect traveling employees? Every company faces unique challenges, yet certain risks are ubiquitous across industries. We’ll delve into why these risks matter

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January 11 • General Liability • Property

Cold Weather Warning: Does Your Insurance Cover Burst Pipes?

We’ve seen some intense weather over the past few weeks. Had you ever heard of a bomb cyclone before? Yea, us neither. What we do hear about — unfortunately way too often — is an insurance claim that usually accompanies cold weather: water damage from frozen plumbing. So does your insurance cover burst pipes? Let’s

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December 21 • Property

What Is a Theft Exclusion?

…and why is it in a holiday blog post? Two great questions! As we approach the holiday season, closing out year-end projects and dreaming about dancing sugar plum fairies and swelling Amazon carts, it’s important that we focus on what’s important to us. We at Founder Shield know that while most people say the important

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