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Jeff Kaplan

SVP, Risk Strategies Private Client Group

"The insurance industry's most important shift is from paying for losses after the fact to preventing them in the first place."

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Wildfire Risk & Resilience Property & Casualty Insurance High-Net-Worth & Family Office Risk Climate Risk & Catastrophe Preparedness Insurtech & AI in Insurance Community Wildfire Prevention

About

Jeff Kaplan is Senior Vice President at Risk Strategies Private Client Group, a seasoned insurance professional with over two decades of experience in property and casualty insurance. He leads the Family Office Practice in the Northeast at Risk Strategies Company, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise spans large property schedules and resorts in catastrophe-prone areas, maritime, aviation, and fine arts.

Articles by Jeff Kaplan

August 11, 2025 From Reaction to Prevention: How Technology and Insurance Are Transforming Wildfire Resilience As wildfires become a year-round crisis, insurers and technology providers are shifting from paying claims after the fact to investing in AI-powered early detection, homeowner mitigation incentives, and community-level prevention strategies.

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