It may not be something we think about (or want to think about every day), but insurance is part of our daily lives and getting the right one for your business and life can save you a lot of headaches when you actually need it. That’s exactly what Chris Johnson, from the Johnsonese Brokerage LLCis here to discuss.

In this episode of Esports Connected, Chris talks to Megan Van Patten about the importance of insurance in the industry. They discuss how insurance can protect your business and explains how even virtually, events can suffer big losses if not properly covered. From guests being unable to participate to natural disasters, Chris shares it all.

To learn more about Chris’ business, visit: https://www.johnsonese.com/

The Esports Connected Podcast was created by the Esports Trade Association. To find out more, visit: https://esportsta.org/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:06 Megan tells her guest, Chris Johnson, which was her first video game, and they discuss Atari and their beloved childhood games.

3:36 Chris talks about his first year working in the association and shares how positive he feels about its future.

5:55 Why it’s so important to ensure you’re covered, especially in the virtual world and what liabilities your event may face.

9:04 What to do if you have to cancel an event or your key speaker cannot make to the event. Chris talks about how insurance will protect you.

13:14 What types of different insurance is needed in the esports ecosystem? 

17:47 Chris shares how he got into esports for the first time and all he had to do was listen to his students.

20:53 The two types of agents, company and independent ones, and why it’s crucial to choose the right one for your business.

24:45 When should a company or individual seek help from an insurance agent?

27:08 Chris talks about how Zoom and being more online in the middle of a pandemic has changed his insurance company and modus operandi.

30:04 Starting a small business isn’t always about the money, passion is what Chris believes will lead you in the right way.

33:50 Esports engages people from all over the world at the same time, creating an international environment that is also local.

36:17 Chris wraps up the conversation by expressing his opinion on how he sees insurance as a part of daily life.

Contact Chris Johnson: chris {at} johnsonese.com