
Insurance Covered
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 27, 2023 • 24min
A Look at Contingency Insurance (With Martin Lawson)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Martin Lawson, Director and Head of Contingency at Dale Underwriting.In this episode we cover:What contingency insurance covers.What kind of events usually get contingency cover.What prize indemnity is.What would usually be excluded from a contingency policy.How Covid-19 impacted the contingency market.What the future of contingency insurance might look like.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.

Mar 14, 2023 • 31min
A Look At Livestock Insurance (With Ruth Gordon)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Ruth Gordon, Livestock Underwriter at Markel Insurance.In this episode we discuss:What livestock insurance is.The difference between livestock and bloodstock insurance.What a standard livestock policy covers.Livestock insurance market trends and appetite.Current challenges facing the marketThe role livestock insurance plays in conservation efforts.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.

Feb 27, 2023 • 29min
The Role Of The Chief Information Officer (With Darren Sharp)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Darren Sharp, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tokio Marine Kiln, and we will be discussing what his role entails.In this episode we cover:What a CIO does.How the role has changed in the last 20 years.The extent to which it's an internal / external facing role.The role of AI and data analysis in insurance.The future of the role of CIO in the insurance industry 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.

Feb 13, 2023 • 38min
Insuring The Metaverse (With Michael Brunero)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Michael Brunero, Head of Tech, Media and IP at CFC Underwriting and in this episode we will be venturing into the Metaverse to discuss the applications of insurance.In this episode we discuss:What the Metaverse is.Current uses of the Metaverse.Where insurance comes into the Metaverse currently and how that might change in the future.The opportunities for insurers in the Metaverse.Metaverse - utopia or dystopia?The future of the Metaverse.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.

Jan 30, 2023 • 35min
An Introduction To Cryptocurrency (with Nik Yeo)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Nik Yeo, Barrister at Fountain Court Chambers. Nik has a particular speciality in tech disputes, including disputes involving cryptocurrencies which is the topic of this discussion.In this episode we cover:What cryptocurrency actually is.What is meant by a decentralised system.The cryptocurrency ecosystem.Is cryptocurrency actually money?The uses of cryptocurrency.How you protect your cryptocurrency and how to prove ownership.The main problem with cryptocurrency.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.

Jan 16, 2023 • 40min
Climate Activism and Insurance (With Peter Bosshard)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Peter Bosshard, Director of The Sunrise Project and Global co-ordinator of Insure Our Future. In this episode they discuss climate activism in the insurance industry. In this episode we discuss:Who Insure Our Future are and what their objectives are.Climate change targets for net zero and how far along the journey we are in achieving this. Why Peter chose to work within the insurance industry in the battle against climate change.Insure Our Future's 6 demands for the insurance industry.The 'Insurance, Fossil Fuels and the Climate Emergency' scorecard Insure our Future produce and the trends they have seen from producing this. Peter's message to the insurance industry 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.

Jan 3, 2023 • 32min
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (With Meredith Brasher)
Welcome to season 4 of Insurance Covered! The podcast that covers everything insurance. We are kicking off this year looking at the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, with guest Meredith Brasher, host of the Insurance vs history podcast.In this episode we look at:Background on the earthquake, the scale and level of damage caused.Why it is such an important part of insurance history.Insurers facing huge claims and trying to identify fraudulent claims.The consequences of the earthquake to the insurance world.How this disaster shaped future insurance policiesWe 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.

Dec 19, 2022 • 41min
The confusing world of insurance jargon (With Ed Gaze)
Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of Insurance Covered. As season 3 comes to a close we look to end on a high note. Peter is joined by returning guest Ed Gaze, CEO and founder of IRL, a platform to help launch new InsurTech's. The topic however is nothing to do with that. Instead they will be deep diving into the confusing world of insurance jargon. Throughout the episode Pete and Ed tackle the most confusing terminology in a fun and light-hearted way.For any new comers to the insurance industry this is a must listen!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.

Dec 5, 2022 • 33min
A look at The London Market Group (With Caroline Wagstaff)
Caroline Wagstaff discusses the London Market Group's challenges and focus areas, including government relations, talent, and promotion. They explore attracting young talent to the insurance industry and promoting the London market. The podcast emphasizes the need for growth, collaboration, and maintaining competitiveness in the global insurance market.

Nov 21, 2022 • 27min
Insurance of the gig economy (With Janthana Kaenprakhamroy)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO of Tapoly, an award winning insurtech that provides commerical insurance to small businesses operating in the gig economy, which is what they discuss today. In this episode we discuss:How Janthana became involved in the insurance world.How and why she created Tapoly.What is meant by the gig economy and how large it is. The difference between the gig economy and the sharing economy.The challenges Tapoly have faced since their launch.What the future holds for Tapoly.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.
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