

Insurance Covered
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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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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.

Nov 7, 2022 • 31min
A look at warranty and indemnity insurance (With Angus Marshall)
Angus Marshall, Head of Transaction Liability at CFC Underwriting, discusses warranty and indemnity insurance. Topics covered include what W&I insurance covers, how it works, common policy exclusions, its relation to tax liability insurance, CFC's product for small transactions, and future developments in W&I insurance.

Oct 24, 2022 • 28min
The role of the consultant in insurance (With Sara Ager)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Sara Ager, CEO at GreenKite, a company that provides consultancy services to the insurance world, which is what they discuss. In this episode we discuss:Sara's background in insurance and how GreenKite came to be formed. What the role of a consultant is.The different areas GreenKite consult on (Delegated authority, Operational resilience, Data & digital, outsourced service, services for technology suppliers). How they measure the value added to businesses.How the role of a consultant in the insurance industry may change over the next 10 years.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.

Oct 10, 2022 • 32min
A look at cargo insurance (With Chris McGill)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Chris McGill, Head of Cargo at Ascot Group and Active Underwriter for Parsyl Syndicate 1796. They will be discussing cargo insurance and some of the recent work Chris has been involved in.In this episode we discuss:What cargo insurance is and what the purpose of this kind of policy is.What can and can't be insured under a cargo policy.How cargo insurance often links to marine insurance.A cargo insurance facility led by Chris and Ascot Group that was designed to get grain shipments out of The Ukraine. Another cargo policy used during the pandemic to help with the circulation of the Covid vaccine. 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.