Future of Risk

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 the “Market in Transition” podcast miniserie...

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 that's going to go and where the results are go...

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 challenges that American employers and employees encounte...

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 into the challenges that are impacting America...

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, Director of Wellbeing and Employee Experienc...

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 tackle emerging challenges. Despite facing many hurdl...

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 Manager for the Claims Relationship Management, g...

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 Financial Institutions, U.S. National Accounts, pr...

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 Leader for Zurich North America’s Direct Markets tea...

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. Scott also delves into the influence of AI and its...

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 evolving supply chain, the risks wholesalers may no...

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 businesses are vulnerable to economic, cyber, social, le...

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 working in Claims. Listen as Daly shares insight int...

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 adequately prepared to deal with cyber threats. As...

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 new innovative approach that companies are impleme...

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 appreciation that you do your financial results. Recorded: 8...

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: 6/29/23

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: 6/14/23

www.futureofrisk.com Delpha DiGiacomo, Director of Zurich Claims Investigative Services, talks about the shift in social attitude towards insurance fraud claims and the effect it has on society. Record date: June 2023

www.futureofrisk.com The significance of 1.5°C Climate change is in the news just about every day now, but if you're not up to speed on the latest climate science and want to know where we're headed as a planet, a good place to start would be the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s 6th Assessment Report, which was published in March of 2023. As the planet rapidly approache...

www.futureofrisk.com The definition of sustainability is fuzzy and inconsistent. For some people, it's synonymous with climate change and for others, it has a broader meaning. In this episode, we explore sustainability and what it means for a profit-driven businesses to make a commitment to it. Is sustainability just a buzz word or is it a business imperative? And what can a sustainability captive...

furuteofrisk.com This year’s RIMS RiskWorld was in Atlanta, Georgia. We recap the wide-ranging and important topics covered by Zurich speakers. Prepare to play a pivotal role in how consumers receive goods by understanding your warehouse and logistics pipeline Andrea Blair, Director of Business Resilience Building a defense in the court of public opinion Japhet Boutin, Claims Handling Director, Fi...

www. FutureOfRisk.com When a lot of people in the U.S. hear the word apprentice, they tend to think about trade skills like electrical or automotive work. But apprenticeships are growing in financial services or insurance, fields where finding new applicants can be challenging. While apprenticeships are new in the U.S., they are a common job path in other parts of the world, especially in Europe,...

www.futureofrisk.com Earthquakes are some of the most disruptive natural phenomenon we face due to both their unpredictability and their potential for wide scale damage and injury. The recent events in Turkey and Syria dominated headlines, so we thought it was a good time to talk with Jimmy Durkin, the natural hazard specialist for the US representing Zurich Resilient Solutions.

https://www.futureofrisk.com/ RIMS Riskworld, the annual gathering of risk and insurance professionals and business leaders returns April 30th in Atlanta. The 2023 event features the largest exhibition dedicated to risk management in the world, as well as a four day conference with more than 300 speakers presenting on a wide range of risk management topics. It's also a can't miss networking opport...