IB Talk

BIG's Neil Culp says most small and mid-sized employers don't think they need EPL coverage – right up until they find out the hard way that they do

Transport and logistics risk has rarely moved this fast. Post-pandemic supply chain volatility, diesel dependency, and shifting shipping routes around geopolitical flashpoints such as the Strait of Hormuz mean the risk picture for road and marine clients can change well before renewal. For brokers, that puts a premium on asking better questions and catching what clients don't think to disclose. In...

From assumption gaps to labor shortages, Valerie Cusano breaks down why risk management needs to be built into multi-unit construction from day one, not bolted on when problems arise

AXA's Matt Briggs discusses the emerging risks reshaping commercial property insurance, from lithium-ion batteries and net zero retrofits to climate change and what underwriters look for in a well-managed risk.

Anthony Saunders says every broker should understand their clients' exposure to environmental externalities. The partnership director for EnviroSure at Gow-Gates Insurance Australasia in Sydney says it's not just about protecting the client - any liability not covered for a client by the broker can become a direct exposure against the broker's own professional indemnity insurance.

Prevention, collaboration and changing expectations are reshaping construction insurance. AXA's Andrew Hogg shares where the market is heading.

Navacord's Robert Beeston breaks down how these pressures are colliding to change how construction risk gets priced and placed

NFP's Randy Ramkissoon says one GPS tracker isn't enough anymore – thieves know where to look, and the claims are getting more severe

Coverdrone's Phil Heath and Richard Webb discuss the growth of drone insurance and what it reveals about insuring emerging technologies.

BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short

In this episode of IB Talk, Insurance Business editor Gia Snape sits down with Howden US' Jared Dubrowski to unpack a growing blind spot in the global push toward sustainability: the hidden risks embedded in green energy technologies. As investment pours into solar, wind and battery storage, these assets are widely seen as environmentally friendly alternatives to carbon-based energy. But Dubrowski...

Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today

In this episode of IB Talk we put underwriters under the microscope with broker James Still, director of Still Insured. What do these guardians of market sustainability do well and what needs to improve? Still examines the underwriter's role that brokers need to appreciate, praises their risk analysis capabilities, and delivers his verdict with case studies from his own business.

Managing general agents are transforming insurance with speed, specialization, and technology. TMPAA president Brian Cohen joins IB Talk to unpack the current state of the program market, highlight emerging opportunities for brokers, and explain why adaptability (not scale) will define the industry’s future leaders

WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain, and emerging risks, and making the most of expert brokerage advice

As climate volatility, cyber exposure, and social inflation intensify, insurance availability itself has become a risk for affluent clients. Gia Snape sits down with Diane Delaney of PRMA to explore why modern protection now requires proactive mitigation and a sharper understanding of human risk, and what it truly means to stay insurable in a rapidly shifting landscape.

As climate shocks, cyber threats and supply chain disruptions grow more interconnected, Hub International’s Erin Magilton explains why organisations must blend advanced analytics with human judgment and treat insurers as partners in resilience rather than just sources of capacity.

As AI tears through brokers’ workflows, from unstructured data and risk surveys to policy design, what happens to the traditional learning curve and the next generation of talent? In this IB Talk, JAVLN CEO David Leach explore AI’s biggest wins for intermediaries, its toughest questions for jobs and training and how the broker’s role could look very different in a few years’ time.

As ESG rules diverge globally and AI accelerates faster than regulation, Marsh's Robyn Campbell outlines the risks set to define executive liability in the years ahead

In this IB Talk episode, Anthony Saunders with EnviroSure at Gow-Gates Insurance Australasia, breaks down the practical “rules of the road” businesses face when they take, store, treat and discharge water — and what brokers should be asking to uncover the real risk.

The Women in Construction (WIC) program is reshaping a historically male-dominated sector by championing gender equity, leadership development, and real community. On this episode of IB Talk, Gia Snape speaks with Kylee Kleman, South Central Zone construction leader at Marsh and a driving force behind WIC, about how the initiative grew from a grassroots effort into a powerful platform influencing...

In today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape, insurance professionals face mounting challenges—from navigating complex contract requirements to managing rising claims and tightening market capacity. As construction projects grow in scale and complexity, the risks multiply, making it more critical than ever for contractors, brokers, and fleet managers to stay ahead of industry trends and regu...

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Jennifer Nuest's passion for vehicles runs deep. On this episode of IB Talk, she shares her motorsports background fuels her approach to managing transportation risks.

In the London market, hundreds of submissions compete for underwriters’ attention every week. What separates the ones that land capacity from the ones that get passed over? According to Kingsley Flynn, Chairman and Non-Executive Director at Fenchurch Broking, it often comes down to the story you tell. In this episode of IB Talk, Gia Snape speaks with Flynn about why packaging a risk is as importan...