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US based Markel Group has about 20,000 employees worldwide across industries including building supplies and bakery equipment. The firm’s insurance division recently announced its expansion into Australia. Christian Stobbs, Markel’s managing director for the Asia Pacific, explained the move to IB Talk.

In this #IBTalk episode, SRG's COO Clare Lebecq shares top tips, advice and takeaways from her longstanding insurance career - and insights into the changing profile of women in insurance

Insurance demand is increasing worldwide amid increased volatility and risks. Global lead for Accenture's insurance practice Kenneth Saldanha breaks down consumer trends and opportunities for the industry.

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in the Med Tech and Life Science field. However, uncertainty also brings cutting-edge opportunities for brokers who are willing to keep up to date and stay informed on new developments. This highly informative podcast takes a critical look at AI’s role in Med Tech and Life Science, the relevant challenges, and potential op...

Contrary to belief, Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) affects far more industries than business owners would think. EIL expands past industries such as mining, oil, and construction and having the right coverage for your business is crucial. So, what are the common misconceptions and opportunities associated with EIL? This essential podcast explains the need for EIL coverage across a pletho...

Bill Creedon, WTW global head of construction, delves into catastrophe risks and the resilience building measures.

After returning from a four-year sabbatical and a 12,000 km trek around Australia with camels, insurance CEO John Elliott rebranded his Perth brokerage last month as The Green Broker. The move is part of Elliott’s new focus on sustainability services, particularly decarbonisation. Elliott told IB Talk about his trek and what had changed in the insurance industry during his absence.

In this episode of IB Talk, we talk with industry experts Glenn Ross, CEO at MECON Insurance and Milos Skopljak, MECON’s National Claims Manager to delve deep into the critical challenges and changes impacting the construction industry. Tune in to hear all about: - Current insurance challenges and how the construction landscape has shifted - The dynamic nature of construction risk - Key legislativ...

In this episode, IB Talk chats with Brad Bartlem, CEO at Hunter Premium Funding and Beau Goodyear, CFO at Hunter Premium Funding to break down the key benefits of premium funding and how SMEs can seize its benefits. We will deep dive into managing cash flow and maintaining sustainability, industry codes and how to comply with them, navigating risk effectively, how Hunter Premium Funding can help b...

Cameron Gill is broker manager in the Hobart office of Steadfast Taswide Insurance Brokers. Before his insurance career, Gill said he learned valuable negotiation skills working for Coca Cola. He told IB Talk about some hard conversations he’s currently having with clients and insurers around bushfire risks and coverages for heritage buildings. Gill also talked about the importance of local knowle...

Automobiles are something everyone relies on for their daily commutes and auto-insurance is something everyone needs guidance on, even insurance professionals. Join IB Talk for this exclusive interview on the ins-and-outs of the auto-motor claims business with Josh, National Assessing Manager of AAMC as they discuss the ever-changing business of automotive claims. The podcast discusses: - The role...

In this episode of IB Talk, we unravel the fascinating changes in accident and health insurance and explore how it's transforming the landscape for brokers and clients alike. Gain invaluable insights from Andrew Syddall, AHI's national underwriting manager, who brings nearly two decades of experience to the table. Learn how accident and health insurance has evolved to encompass not just income pro...

Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. It’s an industry built on innovation, however, with this also comes an equal amount of risk and uncertainty. So, what are the essential factors that brokers and customers need to know when it comes to the development of the renewable energy industry? This highly informative podcast is your essential blueprint for navig...

Matthew Bates is managing director of Bell Partners Insurance in Sydney. IB Talk started by asking for his reaction – as an insurance broker and movie buff – to an incredible motor bike stunt in the latest Tom Cruise Mission Impossible. But the mission in this episode focuses on how Bates’ firm is successfully taking on new recruits. He also discussed insurer and agency response times, capacity is...

Johnny McCord, CEO and founder of insurtech MGA Loadsure, delves into some of the most significant issues in the cargo industry, from supply chain volatility to climate change.

In this #IBTalk episode, we chat to Clear director Victoria 'V' Gallimore about the changing conversation around people at work.

From 2021 to 2022, class-action lawsuits based around anti-competitive behavior in the UK have grown six-fold in value, making England an ideal landscape for commencing group litigation. However, such an unprecedented surge brings into question the new and emerging risks that brokers need to be aware of. As uncertainty simmers and claims show no sign of slowing, we ask two industry experts, how ca...

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Market continues recalibration at mid-year renewals – report • US property catastrophe reinsurance rates surge • Global cyber premiums could surpass US$50m by 2030 – Howden • “Weather losses are closing the gap to earthquake risk” in New Zealand • China insurance premiums see huge spurt • How...

Gillian Davidson, senior commercial insurance partner with Sparke Helmore Lawyers in Sydney, just got back from London where she observed the insurance industry’s talent shortage and efforts to reverse that. What can Australia learn and what’s her firm doing about it?

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Fitch reveals global insurance outlook • Genworth reveals massive hit from global MOVEit hack • Prioritizing technology gives carriers an edge – report • Extreme floods occurring more frequently than federal estimates – report • 86% of climate disaster losses in APAC uninsured – Aon These sto...

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Global protection gaps widening – Swiss Re • Ransomware attacks – which countries are the top targets? • Cyber insurance market approaches $14bn • What underwriters need to consider in a challenging financial climate • WTW reveals new property rebuild assessment service • Seven in 10 brokers...

The current climate of the financial industry has proven to be extremely tumultuous. Rising interest rates, inflation, and more have presented underwriters with many new challenges and a real feeling of uncertainty in their roles. This essential podcast confronts many of the current challenges underwriters in the financial industry are facing and provides key insights into the struggles sweeping t...

Australia’s construction sector faces insolvencies and rising costs with a very tight insurance market. However, Hutch Underwriting has just released a new offering for builders. CEO Robin Johnson told IB Talk that this coverage includes some cyber protections which he says is an industry first. He also said automating strata and construction insurance processes provides a better broker experience...

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Swiss Re unveils report on emerging risks • FM Global reveals 2023 resilience index • US insurers bearing brunt of inflation • AIG, Chubb, others face climate risks investigation • Threat actors back to cyber “big game hunting” • Wildfire losses will remain manageable for most insurers – anal...

SageSure CEO Terry McLean joins us on IB Talk to discuss what the reinsurance hard market means for retail brokers and their clients. McLean also shares his outlook for this year's US hurricane season.