Close Calls • Season 1 • Episode 1

Welcome to Close Calls: An EHD Insurance Podcast with Mike Malinowski 

September 16, 2026 • 34 min • Watch or listen below

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Mike Malinowski, President and CEO of EHD Insurance, introduces Close Calls and the inspiration behind starting a podcast. In this inaugural episode, Mike talks about the value of learning from near misses, why preparation is critical, and what listeners can expect from his insightful and candid conversations with business leaders from various industries.

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Mike Malinowski

Mike Malinowski

To kick off the season, EHD Insurance President and CEO Mike Malinowski previews guest appearances, discusses why EHD is making this show, and talks about what listeners can expect to learn throughout the season.

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Season 1; Episode 1 – Introduction

Transcript

Kate Truzzolino 00:01
You’re listening to Close Calls: An EHD Insurance Podcast hosted by our President & CEO, Mike Malinowski.

On Close Calls, Mike and his guests explore the near misses and narrow escapes experienced by c-suite executives and business leaders. We want to understand more about the unique risks facing different industries and how to overcome them. What better way to do that than by chatting with the leaders themselves.

And now - here’s your host, Mike Malinowski.

Mike Malinowski 00:27

Hello everyone, I’m Mike Malinowski, President and CEO of EHD Insurance and your host of the Close Calls podcast.

On this show, we ask real business leaders to unpack their experience navigating and overcoming close calls on the job. We ask what went wrong? What saved the day? And how did it change the way they lead? Each episode features candid conversations with successful leaders about the hidden risks they’ve navigated in their careers and companies. Along the way, we explore the unique risks facing these industries and how preparation, including risk management and insurance, can turn a close call into a turning point.
This podcast is brought to you by EHD Insurance based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since we first opened our doors over 125 years ago, EHD Insurance has been acting as a trusted partner to our valued clients, offering tailored commercial insurance, employee benefits, and personal insurance packages that meet your unique needs.
So, you’re probably wondering why we’re starting a podcast.

Most importantly, it’s to connect with you! Personal connection and community have been a cornerstone of our service model since we placed our first policy all those years ago. We connect with our clients and networks in many ways, and this podcast is one new way to do just that. The insurance and risk management industry can be complex, and it’s our hope that the conversations we have on this show help bring a sense of clarity and calm to this topic.

But also, I’m hoping to educate and share. As President and CEO at EHD, I’m focused on moving our clients forward. I’ve been in the insurance and risk management business for 30 years, 20 of which have been right here at EHD. Part of my job today is to continue exploring new solutions and new ways to serve our clients through better preparation, improved processes, and new technology. Through this show, I’m hoping to share these learnings with you all in ways that promote education and growth.

The people I get the chance to work with are my favorite part of this business, and I’m excited to share these dialogues with you all. Each episode, these thought leaders will share their experiences and insights, and ignite powerful and interesting conversations. We’ll have guests in a wide range of industries that found themselves in and overcame situations you wouldn’t believe, and I can’t wait to share their stories with you.
Now, let’s kick off this journey! I hope you subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, listen to each episode, rate us, and of course, tell a friend to join in!

Kate Truzzolino 02:44

Thank you for listening to this episode of Close Calls: An EHD Insurance Podcast with Mike Malinowski.

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