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Welcome to Insurance Covered! The podcast that looks at the inner workings of the insurance industry in a short and easy to follow format. Each week we explore an insurance related topic with the help of expert guests from across the market.Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to the insurance world we've got you covered. This podcast is a survivor's guide on what's going on in the market. A quick and easy way to keep up with the latest trends and learn more about different insurance related topics, from MGA's and micro insurance to upcoming trends and developments like ESG exposures. We also take you back in time to explore the rich history of the insurance market.We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you did, please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 31min
We insure carbon (With James Kench)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by James Kench, Head of insurance at Kita, an MGA that specialises in carbon insurance, which is what they discuss.In this episode we cover:What carbon credits are and the carbon credit marketThe distinction between net zero and carbon neutralWhat is meant by carbon offsettingExamples of where carbon credits are usedKita's role in the insurance of carbon credits We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2024 • 30min
Rising to the challenge of social inflation - part 2 (With Marc Adee)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this 2 part series, Peter is joined by Marc Adee, CEO and Chairman of Crum & Forster to discuss social inflation the causes, challenges and consequences of it and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the challenges.In part 2 we cover:The potential solutions to social inflationHow AI can have a positive impact on overcoming social inflationHow social inflation is likely to develop in the futureWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024 • 30min
Rising to the challenge of social inflation - part 1 (With Marc Adee)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In the first of a 2 part series, Peter is joined by Marc Adee, CEO and Chairman of Crum & Forster to discuss social inflation the causes, challenges and consequences of it and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the challenges.In part 1 we cover:What is meant by the term social inflationWhy it is primarily as US issueThe consequences of social inflation for insurersWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2024 • 44min
Star Wars special: The insurance of the Death Star (With Bruce Carman, Paul Miller, Calum Lamont KC & Neil Fleming)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode we are doing something a little different, Peter is joined by an ensemble cast of experts to answer the question, in the Star Wars universe, could the Death Star be insured, and if so, what policies would cover it.Peter is joined by:Bruce Carman, CUO at Hive Underwriters Calum Lamont KC, Barrister at Keating ChambersNeil Fleming, Space Risk Analyst at Ascot GroupPaul Miller, Compliance Recruiter at HFG In this episode we cover:What exactly is a Death StarIf an aviation war insurer would consider insuring the Death Star and what the concerns of underwriting the Death Star would be Whether there would be a claim resulting from the inherent design flaws that resulted in it's destructionIf any kind of space insurance would cover the Death Star in a similar way in which it would insure satellitesThe answer to the question: Is the Death Star insurable.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2024 • 29min
Insurance as a force for good (With Rowan Douglas)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Rowan Douglas, CEO of Climate Risk and Resilience at Howden. In this episode they discuss the role insurance has to play in building resilience in the face of climate change. In this episode we cover:Insurance as a force for goodRowan's talk at COP28How insurance can help in humanity's goal to transition to net zeroHow in the short term insurance can help us bounce back from the impact of the climate crisisWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2024 • 29min
Insurance as the great enabler (Dr. Franziska Arnold Dwyer)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Dr. Franziska Arnold Dwyer. In this episode they discuss her new book, Insurance, Climate Change and the Law, which among other things looks at insurance as the great enabler for change.In this episode we cover:Why Franziska made the leap from private practice to academia Why she decided to focus on insurance and climate change in her bookWhy Franziska believes insurers should actively adopt a role that forces positive changeThree concepts 'insuring green', 'not insuring brown' and 'greening insurance' . The challenges insurers will likely face as they become the enablers. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2024 • 16min
April Fools Day Special: Insurance for politicians (With Avril le Pitre)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Avril le Pitre, Founder and CEO of Adverse Selection, a brand new MGA that offers protection for politicians.In this episode we cover:How Avril identified this need for politicians insuranceWhat the policies cover and how many politicians are purchasing this insuranceJurisdictions that they currently cover and possible expansionsNew products Avril is looking to launch in the futureWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2024 • 33min
The 5 secrets to handling large claims (With Sarah Howell)
Sarah Howell, Claims Manager at Liberty Specialty Markets, shares the 5 secrets to handling large claims. She discusses her career in insurance, defines 'large claims,' and highlights the importance of effective management strategies. The episode covers the significance of collaboration and communication in resolving complex claims, as well as the impact of diverse perspectives on industry innovation.

Mar 11, 2024 • 31min
The birth of an MGA (With James Sterling & Charles Boorman)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by two guests, Charles Boorman, CEO and James Sterling, Head of Claims, at Kayzen Specialty a new MGA, and in this episode we discuss the story of how Kayzen was formed.In this episode we discuss:A recap on what an MGA actually is and what role they play.How MGA's differ from insurers.Who Kayzen are and what lines of business they write.Why Charles decided to start an MGA.Why Kayzen decided to both underwrite and manage the claims.The plans for Kayzen's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 30min
On being the Director General of the ABI (With Hannah Gurga)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Hannah Gurga, Director General of the ABI, and they will be discussing Hannah's role at the ABI. In this episode we cover:An overview of the ABIWhat the role of Director General entails and if it differs to that of a CEOHow the governance of the ABI is organisedThe ABI's current 3 year strategy, the aims of it and what progress has been madeThe issues Hannah has on her radar for the insurance industryWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.