
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

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.

Sep 26, 2022 • 39min
Bates v Hewitt: the Duty of Utmost Good Faith - Part 2 (With Professor Robert Merkin KC)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. This is the second of our two part series looking at Carter v Boehm and the duty of utmost good faith. For this episode Peter is joined by Professor Robert Merkin.In this episode we discuss:A recap of the last episode, and the story of Carter v Boehm.An overview of another key case, Bates v HewittInsight into the key individuals involved in the case, Edward Bates, and an insurance underwriter 'Hewitt'How the decision in Bates v Hewitt defined the way in which duty of good faith was interpreted in the future. 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.

Sep 12, 2022 • 40min
Carter v Boehm: the Duty of Utmost Good Faith - Part 1 (With Iain Anderson)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In the first of a two part series Peter is joined by fellow RPC Partner Iain Anderson, and they discuss the origins of the Duty of Utmost Good Faith and the case of Carter v Boehm. In this episode we discuss:What is meant by the duty of utmost good faith.An overview of Carter v Boehm and the events and geography that surrounded it.The key individuals that were part of the case, Roger Carter, Charles Boehm & Lord MansfieldThe key events involved in the case We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified of when part 2 is released Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2022 • 31min
The benefits of long-term thinking (With Klisman Murati)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Klisman Murati, Founder & CEO -of Pareto Economics, we discuss the benefits of long term thinking on a global scale.Klisman poses the question "how will the world be changed and challenged in the future, and how should we respond."In this episode we discuss:What a futurologist is and whether Klisman would describe himself as oneWhat is meant by long term thinking in this contextThe key challenges Klisman believes to be on the horizonWhy long term thinking is key to insurersWhether insurers need to be more proactive rather than reactive to riskWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.