Best Reinsurance Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 35: Automated Reinsurance Administration 8:29

11d ago8:29

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Sapiens' @Darren Graves and @Craig Robinson chat with Tim to give a brief overview of their @IASA Xchange session called Automated Reinsurance Administration. Have a listen, then head to Pittsburgh for this year's XChange conference, which will be June 2-5, 2024! Don't forget to subscribe! Find out more about IASA at www.iasa.org Outro music licens…

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Joe O'Connor, RDT: Claims, Customers and Composition Engines - Why Orchestration is the Key (307) 23:52

27m ago23:52

23:52

Is your insurance technology up to speed? This week on the podcast, we have an insightful conversation with Joe O'Connor, Deputy CEO of RDT. RDT is a well-known software and services provider for the motor insurance industry, with plans to expand into the specialty market. Joe discusses how technology provision has changed over the last decade, wha…

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Insurance Uncovered: Public Service 20:12

2h ago20:12

20:12

Episode 710: On today's Unscripted Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Andy Gerlach, Randolph Mutual manager, about why public service is a vital character trait for mutuals. Read more about Andy Gerlach in the latest edition of NAMIC's IN Magazine.By NAMIC

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Andrew Donaldson - The Shard and mitigating terrorism threat in the UK 47:04

4h ago47:04

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Episode #012 – Andrew Donaldson - The Shard and mitigating terrorism threat in the UK Andrew Donaldson is Head of Security for Real Estate Management (UK) Ltd, responsible for security policy, strategy, and crisis management at some of London’s most iconic buildings, including The Shard. Andrew is a Chartered Security Professional, Fellow of the Se…

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Leadership, Diversity and Data: How Hiscox Stays on Top in Insurance | Stephane Flaquet, Hiscox 49:03

4h ago49:03

49:03

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Stephane Flaquet, the Group Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Hiscox. Stephane is a financial services professional with broad experience in all aspects of operations, technology, and change management. Stephane’s love for the industry spawns from the social purpose of in…

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Jonathan Liddell, Mitiga & Wiebke Cundill, HDI Global SE: On-demand climate risk analysis for the future (306) 31:40

2h ago31:40

31:40

Is climate risk a part of your analysis? On the podcast this week we are spotlighting an important collaboration between Mitiga, a climate risk intelligence provider, and insurer HDI Global. As climate change rises to become one of the most pertinent and defining risks of our generation, find out how the partnership is working to evolve the landsca…

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Startup Spirit at Scale: Northwestern Mutual's Christian Mitchell on Innovating Agent and Client Experience 30:54

15d ago30:54

30:54

How can the traditional world of life insurance adapt and thrive using cutting-edge technology without losing the human touch that clients value? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Christian Mitchell, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Northwestern Mutual. Christian shares the challenges and innovations reshaping the ins…

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Jonathan Gonzalez, Co-founder & CEO: Raincoat: Exploring Truth, Fair and integrated parametric insurance (305) 30:54

16d ago30:54

30:54

In the first iteration of our upcoming parametric series with Raincoat, Matthew sat down with Jonathan Gonzalez to delve into how parametric insurance can be integrated with traditional indemnity insurance, the technical and regulatory challenges, and the importance of creating products that customers perceive as fair. Watch this space for some ver…

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Growing Barings in Private Assets & Beyond 37:01

9d ago37:01

37:01

Barings Chairman & CEO, Mike Freno, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the firm’s Global Private Finance platform, the strong momentum in its public and private assets businesses, and where he and the Barings team see opportunities for growth ahead. Episode Segments: (01:51) – Recapping two strong years of growth for Barings (04:17…

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Insurance Uncovered: Severe Storms in the Midwest 18:23

9d ago18:23

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Episode 709: On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, NAMIC president and CEO, talks with Brian Dix, executive director of the Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa, about severe weather in the Midwest and how the insurance industry is supporting policyholders through these crises.By NAMIC

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Dissecting the Solvency Capital Requirement 18:28

10d ago18:28

18:28

“The Solvency Capital Requirement, or SCR, is designed to protect policyholders by helping to make sure that insurers can survive difficult periods and pay claims as they fall due.” In this episode of "The Standard Formula" podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Will Adams as the…

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How Lloyd's is Embracing Digital Change in Insurance: Blueprint Two and Core Data Standards | Bob James, Lloyd’s 36:24

19d ago36:24

36:24

In this milestone 50th episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Bob James, the Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds. Bob is a seasoned senior insurance executive who has left an indelible mark on the insurance industry. He’s held C-suite positions in leading U.S. and International insurers, and is member of the Board of Trustees f…

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How insurers are overcoming underwriting challenges in 2024 (304) 25:17

12d ago25:17

25:17

Unstructured data - is this a challenge that will ever go away? Or can it be a challenge which insurers adapt to work in their favor… At our last New York event in March, InsTech gathered three leading industry experts to candidly discuss what change in the industry looks like to them, specifically in the way unstructured data is handled and manage…

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Introduction to Longevity Risk 10:43

25d ago10:43

10:43

In this episode, SCOR longevity specialists, Ruth Damian and Phil Curtis, explore the threat posed by longevity risk and the reinsurance solutions available to insurers and pension schemes. BIOS: Phil Curtis, Head of Longevity Business Development Phil is Head of Longevity Business Development for SCOR. Based in London, UK, he has 15 years’ experie…

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Fo[RE]sight Ep09: IMPACT OF FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE REFORMS ON SOCIAL INFLATION IN THE PROPERTY MARKET 11:48

17d ago11:48

11:48

Guy Carpenter's Randy Fuller and Wade Stier discuss how circumstances have changed in Florida a year after legislation was enacted to revamp the structure behind legal fees and claims practices. To learn more, visit GuyCarp.com and click on Solutions.By Guy Carpenter

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From Actuary to CEO - The Rise of Assurity CEO Susie Keisler-Munro 33:34

26d ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, host Peter Colis welcomes Susie Keisler-Munro, the CEO of Assurity Insurance and a dynamic leader who has been on the forefront of innovation in the industry. Assurity is a life and supplemental health insurance company and was one of Ethos' first partners. Tune in to hear about Susie’s extensive background in the field, ranging fr…

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Louw Hopley, Co-founder: Root: The future is embedded (303) 32:58

19d ago32:58

32:58

Root provides platforms and API for insurers, MGAs, brokers to build, launch and manage digital insurance products and embedded experiences in South Africa and the UK. Matthew Grant caught up with Louw Hopley on the opportunities and challenges in the insurance industry, focusing on the role of embedded insurance in adapting to changing customer de…

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Episode 34: Profit & Cash - The Insurance Game 22:11

22d ago22:11

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@Paul Heacock and @Cary Phillips join Tim to talk about a really fun and educational experience called Profit & Cash - The Insurance Game. This experience will take place live at @IASA's OnPoint executive conference on June 2nd. Give us a listen! Then, go get registered for this year's XChange conference, which will be held in Pittsburgh on June 2-…

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Episode 33: The Bond Project Update 12:36

27d ago12:36

12:36

Sapiens' NAIC Liaison, @Sharlea Taft, sits down with Tim to provide an update on the NAIC's Bond Project. Have a listen, as we talk about things that insurance carriers need to be doing right now in preparation for the changes in Statutory investment schedules that will take effect on January 1, 2025! Then, go get registered for this year's XChange…

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Insurance Uncovered: Innovation in Insurance - The MIT Approach 20:54

23d ago20:54

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Episode 708: The insurance industry plays a vital role in our financial security and societal progress. Yet, translating innovative ideas into real impact can be a challenge. On today's Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with Phil Budden, senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about the critical lin…

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Reinsurance's Digital Frontier: Data, AI and the Tech Wave | Emmanuel Clarke, BMS Group 34:08

25d ago34:08

34:08

In the latest episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Emmanuel Clarke. Emmanuel wears many hats, including serving as Chairman of the Board at the BMS Group and Compre Group, and as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. Industry insiders speak of Emmanuel as a living legend in the insurance sector. With over 30 years of exper…

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Episode 32: IASA and The Institutes 10:36

1M ago10:36

10:36

IASA's new Executive Director, @Kim Nicholl-Keane, talks with Tim about the symbiotic relationship that @IASA has formed with @The Institutes. Find out what the relationship is all about, and the benefits that you, as the end-user, can experience! Don't forget to subscribe - there are a lot of new episodes coming this week! Find out more about IASA…

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Russell Higginbotham, CEO: Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions: Making society more resilient - using new data to close the protection gap (302) 26:33

26d ago26:33

26:33

Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions was launched two years ago to make Swiss Re’s unique knowledge and tools available across the insurance value chain. Swiss Re’s strongest point of knowledge is property - around which we centre this podcast. Robin Merttens spoke to CEO of Reinsurance Solutions Russell Higginbotham on approaching climate-related risks …

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Joe Whittaker - The incel subculture: An emerging threat? 57:44

1M ago57:44

57:44

Episode #011 – Joe Whittaker – The incel subculture: An emerging threat? Joe Whittaker is a senior lecturer in Criminology, Sociology, and Social Policy at Swansea University and is affiliated with the Cyber Threats Research Centre in Swansea. Joe’s doctoral research was a behavioural study of Islamic State actors in America 2012-2018, conducted jo…

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Global Financial Impact: How Eric Olson is Reshaping Life Insurance Distribution 33:02

1M ago33:02

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Host Peter Colis sits down with Eric Olson, the charismatic CEO of Global Financial Impact, as he recounts his remarkable transformation from a toll booth operator to the architect of a thriving life insurance empire. Eric's candid storytelling reveals the essence of entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that propelled him forward and …

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Rosina Smith, CPO: McKenzie Intelligence Services: Innovation and the insurtech journey - are we there yet? (301) 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) helps accelerate disaster relief and economic recovery for insurers. Matthew Grant spoke to Rosina, Chief Product Officer for MIS, who shares insights from her MBA dissertation's findings on the adoption of technology in insurance, highlighting the necessity of collaboration between insurtechs, insurance compani…

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Insurance Uncovered: Political Engagement in an Election Year 22:42

1M ago22:42

22:42

Episode 707: It’s more important than ever to get politically involved this election year. NAMIC talks with Randa Rawlins, retired president and CEO of Shelter Insurance, about how you can make a difference with state and federal legislators and regulators on behalf of the insurance industry.By NAMIC

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How Culture Fits Forge Innovation Partnerships in Insurance | Arslan Hannani, Travelers 36:17

1M ago36:17

36:17

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Arslan Hannani, a Vice President at Travelers, to discuss the role culture plays in driving innovation in the insurance industry. With Travelers being a 165-year-old global insurance company, Arslan firmly understands the importance of evolving in the space. Together, the pair di…

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Solvency II Back to Basics: Technical Provisions 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

“Technical provisions are crucial, as they form the fundamental basis for assessing the financial stability of insurance and reinsurance plans.” In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, Rob Chaplin, host and head of Skadden’s Europe Financial Institutions Group, is joined by colleague Mary Bonsu. Rob and Mary delve into the complexities o…

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Dag Lohmann & Brandon Katz: KatRisk: High speed, high resolution catastrophe modelling (300) 36:19

1M ago36:19

36:19

KatRisk is a catastrophe modelling company providing global inland flood, storm surge and windstorm loss assessments for some of the largest insurers, reinsurers and brokers in the world. Taking a macrocosm approach, the company’s models offer an open software architecture, allowing users to better understand correlated risks and to make modificati…

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There’s an App for That: Skin Cancer Prevention 12:20

1M ago12:20

12:20

There’s an App for That: Skin Cancer Prevention Skin Screener, developed by Austrian startup medaia, is a mobile app that assesses the risk of skin cancer via photos. Easy to use, cost effective and widely available now in Europe, the app helps users detect skin cancer earlier, when intervention is likely to be more successful. Learn how the innova…

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High Yield Bonds & Loans: Adapting to Changing Markets 35:54

2M ago35:54

35:54

Against a backdrop of stickier-than-expected inflation, higher-for-longer rates, and persistent geopolitical risks, what is the outlook for high yield bonds and senior secured loans? Global High Yield Portfolio Manager, Brian Pacheco, weighs in. Episode Segments: (03:29) – How the macro backdrop has changed for high yield this year (06:28) – Why th…

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From Sales Floor to C-Suite: The Career Path of TruStage's Dave Sweitzer 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Join Peter Colis as he sits down with David Sweitzer, President – Business Units, Sales & Marketing at TruStage, in a candid chat that traces his unique career trajectory from a fresh college graduate in sales to a top-tier executive. Discover how David's commitment to a customer-centric approach has fueled TruStage's expansion, supporting credit u…

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Richard Hartley, CEO: Cytora: Decision ready risk - the future of commercial insurance (299) 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

From episodes 68, 227 and now episode 299, InsTech has consistently caught up with Cytora and followed the company’s growth and expansion. Alongside Google, Cytora supported InsTech’s March event in New York, after which Matthew Grant caught up with Richard Hartley on the company’s growth, entering the US market and its impact on the insurance indu…

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Insurance Uncovered: 2024 Severe Weather Outlook 23:36

2M ago23:36

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Episode 706: Tornadoes have historically peppered the Great Plains states, but scientists now say the destructive storms appear to be shifting east. At least 22 tornadoes have been reported this week between the Plains and Midwest. However, this shifting severe weather trend isn’t the only one insurers are keeping an eye on. On today’s Unscripted… …

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The Soft Side of the Soft Cycle | Tony Buckle & John Carolin, UWX 41:53

2M ago41:53

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In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by both Tony Buckle, former Chief Underwriting Officer of Allianz Global Corporate, and John Carolin, former CEO of B3i. Tony and John now work for UWX, a company set about reimagining underwriting. During their discussion, the trio talk through effective ways to navigate a soft mar…

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Dani Katz, Co-founder & Director: Optalitix: Fix the roof while the sun is still shining (298) 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

Optalitix was borne out of the need for ‘optimization’ and ‘analytics’, as Co-founder and Director Dani Katz realized the biggest blocker for insurance companies was converting spreadsheets. Having now expanded beyond spreadsheets, Optalitix offers three software products to UK (re)insurers and MGAs. Robin Merttens spoke to Dani about the spreadshe…

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Don Randall MBE – Lessons learnt from a lifetime in counter terrorism 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

Episode #010 – Don Randall MBE – Lessons learnt from a lifetime in counter terrorism. Don Randall served with the City of London Police from 1969-1995, with specific emphasis on fraud and counter terrorism. Following 13 years at JPMorgan Chase as Managing Director, he joined the Bank of England in 2008 and was appointed the Bank’s first Chief Infor…

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Ben Ruddle, Senior Principal: Publicis Sapient: Beyond Beige - The untapped potential of underserved niches (297) 18:55

2M ago18:55

18:55

Robin Merttens is joined by Ben Ruddle, Senior Principle in Strategy at Publicis Sapient, to discuss how technology can help insurers cater to customers outside the typical insurance model. The discussion covers the concept of 'Beyond Beige,' focusing on the opportunity to serve individuals and businesses with unique or specialized needs that stand…

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Insurance Uncovered: IIHS Strengthens TOP SAFETY PICK Criteria 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Episode 705: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making it tougher to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK awards this year. On today’s Unscripted, Neil Alldredge, president and CEO of NAMIC, talks with David Harkey, president of IIHS, about the challenge for auto manufacturers to offer better protection for backseat passengers and pedestrians.…

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Creating the Network Effect in Insurance | Bill Bloom, Aviva Canada 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan de Castro speaks with Bill Bloom, a board member at Aviva Canada, Bamboo Insurance, and Foundation Risk Partners. Over his 28-year career, Bill has led the strategic direction at global insurers and consultancies, including Accenture, The Hartford, and Aviva. He has also played a leading role in integrating…

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Verena Brenner, Founder: HDI TH!NX: Insurer-led innovation (296) 35:48

2M ago35:48

35:48

HDI TH!NX was founded in 2019 by Verena Brenner, initially operating within the German insurer HDI Global, as an incubator for IIoT solutions. Now providing software to support risk management applications for insurers and insurance clients, tune in to hear Verena discuss the mechanics behind founding a startup within an insurer and the company’s d…

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Fo[RE]sight Ep08: Evaluating Trends in Cyber Reinsurance 14:23

3M ago14:23

14:23

Guy Carpenter's Erica Davis and Anthony Cordonnier discuss the effects of changes in policy language, the impact of ransomware and how capital structures interconnect with cyber risk. To learn more, visit GuyCarp.com and click on Solutions.By Guy Carpenter

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Embracing technology in private wealth with Alexis Augier 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

In this episode, our host Brandon speaks to Alexis Augier, Founder and CEO of Vega. We discuss the changing world of Private Wealth, as technological adaption and embracing alternative assets come to the forefront of the industry for a new generation of HNWIs and their advisors. Follow Alexis on LinkedIn Follow Vega on LinkedIn Follow Guernsey Fina…

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Investment Rules for Insurers and Reinsurers 16:30

3M ago16:30

16:30

The U.K.’s investment rules for insurers and reinsurers have become particularly interesting due to recent proposals for reform relating to U.K. sovereignty and the ESG movement. In this episode of “The Standard Formula” podcast, host and Skadden partner Rob Chaplin is joined by colleagues Ben Lyon and Verena Mengis. Tune in as Ben and Verena delve…

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Enduring Innovation: Sustaining a culture of innovation over time 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

SCOR Global Agile Coach Al Mele discusses the innovative mindset and the importance of courageous, open-minded collaboration within today's workplaces with Angela Bolduc, a Principal and Managing Director for the Milliman IntelliScript practice. This Life and Health episode of the SCOR Innovation Podcast explores why a culture of innovation require…

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Dr Avi Baruch, Previsico & Allison Whittington, Zurich Municipal & Mark Murphy, Donaldson Timber: Managing your flood risk - stories from the frontline (295) 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

How would your clients describe you? This week on the podcast we have taken a slightly different approach and brought Previsico’s clients, Zurich Muncipal and Donaldson Timber, to discuss how Previsico has helped them with flood risk management. Previsico provides real-time flood forecasts, as part of its mission to reduce global flooding impact, b…

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Plastics: What do diamonds and plastics have in common? (Part 1/3) 21:45

3M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, we welcome Michel Krenzer, Global Head of Energy, and Nicholas, a young 6th grader curious about his environment. They were both recently featured on our series on “Hydrogen” which you can also find on the channel. Today, Michel will have a conversation with Nicholas to try and debunk its negative views on plastics. They will also …

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Data and Technology: The Major Trends on Insurance’s Horizon | Clive Buesnel, Former CEO of Tysers 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

This time on Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Clive Buesnel, Managing Partner, International at Insurance Advisory Partners. Clive is a seasoned insurance industry expert, having held prestigious roles at Deloitte, Jubilee General Insurance Company and Tysers. Clive shares his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the insuran…

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Mark Fermor, Non-Executive Director: GeoSmart: Groundwater - the hidden predictor of future flood loss (294) 16:52

3M ago16:52

16:52

Groundwater flooding poses a great risk to properties in the UK but remains much less widely modelled than other types of flooding. This week, Matthew Grant caught up with Mark Fermor at GeoSmart, a company specializing in flood data analytics in the UK. They discuss GeoSmart's role in providing detailed flood risk assessments, leveraging their adv…

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