Future of Risk looks at the changing risk and resilience landscape with insights on the challenges facing businesses today…and tomorrow. Each episode, we invite leaders and subject matter specialists to talk about current, emerging and evolving risks…and what you need to do to prepare your business for the road ahead. Presented by Zurich North America.
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Making Risk Flow is a podcast powered by Cytora. This insurance podcast is designed to bring clarity, know-how and inspiration in driving digital transformation for commercial insurers, paying particular attention to the automation of risk processing. This podcast, led by industry veteran Juan de Castro as well as insurance change-makers, will showcase their learnings, challenges and solutions that have, or haven’t, worked for them. If you are embarking on leading a transformational project ...
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Johan Slabbert, an Independent Senior Advisor for Insurance Advisory Partners, to delve into the transformative impact of AI and data analytics on the insu…
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www.futureofrisk.com Please note that this episode was recorded prior to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In the final episode of the “Market in Transition” miniseries on the Future of Risk podcast, Eric Cittadino, Head of Programs at Zurich North America, and Dawn Hiestand, Head of Group Captives at Zurich North America, explore specialized insurance…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Jillian Slyfield, the Chief Innovation Officer at Aon, a global leader in risk management and insurance solutions, helping organisations tackle complex ris…
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www.futureofrisk.com Please note that this episode was recorded prior to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In the third episode of the “Market in Transition” miniseries, guests Toby Cushing, Technical Director of Casualty at Zurich North America, and David Strickland, Head of Casualty Risk Engineering with Zurich Resilience Solutions, discuss the risin…
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Beyond Theory: Unlocking Business Value with Complete Digital Risk Flows | James Wright, Henrik Bjørnstad and Jason Howes
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this special episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro engages an esteemed panel of insurance industry experts during InsTech’s recent Beyond Theory event in London. The panel features James Wright, Head of Technol…
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www.futureofrisk.com Please note that this episode was recorded prior to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Recent moderation in property insurance rates, after 26 consecutive quarters of increases, coincided with increased severe convective storm activity through last spring and predictions of a hyperactive hurricane season. In the second episode of th…
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https://www.futureofrisk.com Please note that this episode was recorded prior to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “Much like the stock market day-to-day, people are looking for signs of what's going to happen into the future and markets respond accordingly. So, a hailstorm in Texas can have an immediate impact on some carriers thinking about where tha…
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Upskilling for the Future: Navigating Tech Change and Employee Engagement at Allianz | Bettina Dietsche, Allianz Group
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. Making Risk Flow is back for its sixth season! In the first episode of the new series, host Juan de Castro speaks with Bettina Dietsche, Chief People and Culture Officer at Allianz Group, one of the world's largest and most …
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[Greatest Hits] Actuaries and underwriters join forces in digital transformation | Jamie Wilson, Hyperexponential, and Simon Cooper-Williams, Markel
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. While we take a seasonal break over the summer, we're excited to bring you a special series of Greatest Hits episodes! These episodes highlight the most impactful discussions from past seasons of Making Risk Flow; offering b…
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[Greatest Hits] Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. While we take a seasonal break over the summer, we're excited to bring you a special series of Greatest Hits episodes! These episodes highlight the most impactful discussions from past seasons of Making Risk Flow; offering b…
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[Greatest Hits] The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. While we take a seasonal break over the summer, we're excited to bring you a special series of Greatest Hits episodes! These episodes highlight the most impactful discussions from past seasons of Making Risk Flow; offering b…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In the final episode of Season 5 of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro sits down with James Platt, Co-Founder and Operating Partner of Trimstone Partners, a boutique strategy consulting business focused on supporting majo…
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Building Customer-centric Models for Wholesale Brokers | Bob Gadaleta, Twin Maples Speciality
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan de Castro speaks with Bob Gadaleta, Executive Vice President at Twin Maples Speciality, a new division of Starr Insurance designed to focus on serving mid-market businesses through w…
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http://www.futureofrisk.com The final episode of the "Road to Relief: finding a path to accessible, affordable healthcare,” podcast miniseries, features Rick Holmes, President of Lakeshore Benefit Alliance, and Chris Howard, Head of Market Management for Zurich North America's Life Accident and Health. They provide insights into the primary challen…
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Leadership, Diversity and Data: How Hiscox Stays on Top in Insurance | Stephane Flaquet, Hiscox
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 a…
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www.futureofrisk.com In part-two of the podcast miniseries, “Road to Relief, finding a path to accessible, affordable healthcare,” Shane Foss, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hooray Health and David Fike, CEO of Cover-More Group and Head of LA&H for Zurich North America, focus on the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and delve deep …
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How Lloyd's is Embracing Digital Change in Insurance: Blueprint Two and Core Data Standards | Bob James, Lloyd’s
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 insura…
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http://www.futureofrisk.com This is the first in our three-episode miniseries, "Road to Relief: Finding a Path to Accessible Affordable Healthcare." "Future of Risk" by Zurich North America dives deep into the challenges in the U.S. healthcare system and potential solutions to improve accessibility to quality and affordable care. Dr. Nina McIlree, …
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 M…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 1…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 co…
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www.futureofrisk.com Marie Knight, Head of Direct Markets Strategic Services with Zurich North America addresses the current trends and challenges facing auto dealers. Knight provides valuable insights into the effects on dealerships and offers optimistic projections on the ways in which today’s dealerships are leveraging innovative thinking to tac…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 glo…
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futureofrisk.com As a trailblazer of “big data,” insurance companies have been responsible for providing businesses with claims data insight to improve loss outcomes and to mitigate risks. Zurich North America’s Kris Shalda, Senior Vice President and Head of Claims Customer Relationship Management; and Larry Zeiner, Claims Vice President and Region…
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Data and Technology: The Major Trends on Insurance’s Horizon | Clive Buesnel, Former CEO of Tysers
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. 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 D…
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www.FutureOfRisk.com Financial institutions comprise a dynamic industry that faces a number of challenges today, from the current economy to new technology and more. This episode explores those challenges. Zurich North America’s Stan Bernard, Head of Financial Institutions & Professional Services, U.S. Middle Market; and Alex Muralles Head of Finan…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan de Castro speaks with Neil Galjaard, Divisional Managing Director of Markel UK, a global specialty insurance provider. Neil has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry …
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www.futureofrisk.com Offering consumer warranties to protect products consumers use every day — like homes, appliances and electronic devices — can build customers’ confidence in both the product and the company. Warranties can also help drive customer loyalty and business profits. Patrick Heese, Vice President, Business Development Relationship Le…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In the latest episode of the Making Risk Flow podcast, host Juan de Castro interviews Sufen Lim, Senior Vice President at Tokio Marine Group. With over a decade of experience spanning investment banking to her current role, …
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www.futureofrisk.com The 19th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report came out in January, highlighting various emerging and longstanding risks. John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich Insurance Group, addresses the reigning top long-term risk of extreme weather as we continue to witness its widespread impact worldwide. …
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of the Making Risk Flow podcast, Cytora’s Juan de Castro is joined by James Anderson, Partner at EY, to delve into historical and current challenges around the soft and hard market cycle. James, an experience…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro interviews Jacob Palmer, Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Jacob has over 13 years of industry experience in consulting, risk management, and insurance. In his…
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www.futureofrisk.com Industrial Revolution 4.0 has transformed the way the traditional supply chain looks today. Explore the risks and gain insights into the complex potential drawbacks associated with wholesalers entering the manufacturing space. Bill Seleznoff, Industry Practice Director for Zurich's Retail and Wholesale division, discusses the e…
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Consistency, Innovation, and Culture: Insights from QBE's CEO | Andrew Horton, QBE Insurance
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. It's a new year and a new season of the Making Risk Flow podcast. This time, host Juan de Castro sits down with Andrew Horton, the Group CEO of QBE Insurance. Located in 26 countries, QBE Insurance is one of the world's top …
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Actuaries and underwriters join forces in digital transformation | Jamie Wilson, Simon Cooper-Williams
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow Juan is joined by Simon Cooper-Williams (Director of Portfolio Development Solutions at Markel International) and Jamie Wilson (Head of Pricing and Innovation at Hyperexponential). Togethe…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is accompanied by Nigel Walsh, the Managing Director of Insurance at Google, to delve into the exciting role of technology in the insurance industry. Juan and Nigel ex…
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wwwk.futureofrisk.com The middle market is made up of 200,000 mid-size businesses that play a vital role in the U.S. economy by generating approximately $10 trillion per year. Alex Wells, Head of U.S. Middle Market at Zurich North America, discusses the importance of protecting these businesses by meeting their insurance needs. Middle market busine…
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[Greatest Hits] 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. With the exciting news of PPL's Next Gen release, here's an episode from the Making Risk Flow vault. In the episode, host Juan de Castro is joined by Bronek Masojada, the former CEO of Hiscox and former Chairman of Placing P…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro interviews Meghan Hannes, the Head of US Underwriting Management, Cyber Risks at Beazley. As a highly accomplished executive leader, Meghan has demonstrated success in…
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www.futureofrisk.com Join Keith Daly, Chief Claims Office at Zurich North America, as he delves into various aspects surrounding Claims, and the role Claims plays in reinforcing organizational security, the emerging trends in big data and unfamiliar aspects of the Claims function. Listen as Daly gives insight to the benefits and opportunities of wo…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this podcast episode, Juan de Castro interviews Jeffrey Hayman, a CEO, Chairman, board member, and entrepreneur in the global insurance industry. Hayman has an impressive track record in executive roles at carriers like A…
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https://www.futureofrisk.com Cyber risk is a rapidly evolving landscape. Over the past decade, device adoption has increased six-fold and it has doubled over the past three years. Michelle Chia, Head of Professional Liability and Cyber, and David Shluger, Vice President of Cyber Risk at Zurich North America, note that many businesses are not adequa…
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https://www.futureofrisk.com It’s time to address staying safe, staying productive and staying ahead of the potential risks as business travel has turned the corner to return to the pre-pandemic way of meeting with customers. Zurich North America’s Marty Banaszek, Head of Group Accident, and Andy Zoller, Head of International Programs, discuss the …
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The Future of Underwriting Has Arrived: Examples from the Front Line | Jamie Wilson, Chris Varley and Salman Siddiqui
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro sits down with three friends in the underwriting and insurance space to discuss the importance of underwriters in the insurance industry and how technology can improve…
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Successful Partnerships in Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution | Bryan Falchuk and David Gritz
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro sits down with Bryan Falchuk, the President and CEO of Property & Liability Resource Bureau, and David Gritz, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of InsurTechNY. Draw…
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http://www.futureofrisk.com Going green sells. But companies can, intentionally or unintentionally, be called out for greenwashing. What is greenwashing? Today we’re talking to Vice President and Management Liability Product Officer for Zurich North America, Leor Kaplan, about why you should treat ESG in the same manner and with the same appreciati…
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. Making Risk Flow is back for it's fourth season! In the first episode of the new series, host Juan de Castro is joined by his good friend and Deputy CUO and Head of Third Party at Inigo Insurance, Craig Knightley. During the…
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www.futureofrisk.com Andrea Blair, Zurich’s Director of Business Resilience and Continuity Management Services, details critical infrastructure vulnerability and the importance of being proactive corporate citizens. Recorded: 6/29/23توسط Zurich North America
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www.futureofrisk.com Zurich North America’s Joffre Mishall, Head of Property, US National Accounts gives insight on the risks that come with the new warehouse trends and provides tips for proactive risk management. Recorded: 6/14/23توسط Zurich North America
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Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In the last episode of Season 3 of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro highlights some of his favourite moments from the series. During the season, Juan has hosted 15 excellent guests from brokers, insurers and advisors. L…
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