Future of Risk

http://futureofrisk.com/ Businesses have had more than their share of disruptions in the past two years, especially real estate, retail and hospitality. And it's not just COVID-19 doing all the disrupting. Severe weather, civil unrest and labor shortage, among other things have played a role. Gerald Chiddick, U.S. Middle Market Head of Real Estate, Retail, and Hospitality for Zurich North America...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Having a centralized insurance program for your fleet has many benefits: helping cover for differing laws, having oversight of data, lower costs and more. Cody Griffin, Head of International Casualty and Jim Littlefield, Managing Account for International casualty join us on this week’s Future Of Risk podcast. Recorded: 2-7-22

http://futureofrisk.com/ Every year, the World Economic Forum publishes its Global Risks Report, a state of the planet examination on the risks for the next 10 years. While the report is focused on global risks, there are some challenges and opportunities, particularly relevant for North American businesses. And joining us today to discuss them is Colleen Zitt, Chief Risk Officer for Zurich North...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Business travel is slowing coming back to pre-pandemic levels. From your phone to access your hotel room to checking the different requirements in the cities you’re visiting, COVID is evolving what we expect when we travel. How do you get ready for your next business trip? We brought back Larry Carraro, Senior Risk Engineering Consultant with Zurich North America to answer...

http://futureofrisk.com/ January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we’re devoting two podcasts to discuss this form of modern-day slavery. This is our second episode and it focuses on best practices for businesses – and the public -- to help spot and potentially prevent trafficking situations. Our guests are Julie Bolton, Vice President Middle Market Risk Engineering w...

http://futureofrisk.com/ January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we’re devoting two podcasts to discuss this form of modern-day slavery. This episode focuses on the pervasive and often hidden nature of trafficking, blows up some misconceptions, and explains why many businesses may not realize they could be vulnerable to risks related to trafficking. Our guests are Ju...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Our hosts David Hilgen and Renee Coha take a look at some of the highlights from this year’s episodes. Featured episodes: Episode 2: Sustainability and TPC Louisiana Golf Course https://future-of-risk.captivate.fm/episode/sustainability-and-tpc-louisiana-golf-course Episode 3: Billy Horschel on Golf and Business https://future-of-risk.captivate.fm/episode/billy-horschel-on...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Get ready for an Arctic blast! Winter is here and your business needs to be ready for snow and ice storms as well as sudden drops in temperature. Mike Widdekind, Property Technical Director for Risk Engineering for the Zurich Services Corporation, talks about how winter storms can impact your business, vendors and customers…and what you can do to mitigate those risks. Reco...

http://futureofrisk.com/ David Edsey, Climate Director, Technical Underwriting for Zurich North America, provided testimony of the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis hearing, "Good for Business: Private Sector Perspectives on Climate Action." In this episode, he spoke to us about why businesses are concerned about climate change and some possible solutions. Recorded on 11-03-21

http://futureofrisk.com/ Pete Caminiti, Technical Director Property Lines at Zurich North America, speaks about the public private partnership and how it might be the way to think about approaching the business, economic and human sides of pandemics. Recorded on 10/14/21

http://futureofrisk.com/ Diversity and inclusion initiatives have become top of mind in every facet of American culture. This includes public companies pursuing the worthy goal of increasing gender and racial diversity on their boards of directors. For many public companies, these goals have been a priority for quite a while, but it may also be making them vulnerable to certain kinds of lawsuits....

http://futureofrisk.com/ Mid-size companies come with a unique set of risks, but many mid-sized businesses don’t have the sophisticated risk management departments that larger organizations have. What are the risks the mid-sized financial Institutions and Professional Services businesses need to be aware of? Join us as Stan Bernard, Head of FI and Professional Services at Zurich North America, tal...

http://futureofrisk.com/ You and your board want to make sure your business is making progress in the D&I space. But what does progress look like and how do you know how your business stacks up? Julia Oltmanns, Assistant Vice-President of Employment Law at Zurich North America, discusses ISO’s new D&I standards and the benefits to businesses. Recorded on 10-05-21

http://futureofrisk.com/ Convective storms are among the most common and most destructive natural hazards on Earth. Mike Widdekind, Property Technical Director for Risk Engineering for the Zurich Services Corporation discusses how businesses can protect themselves and their employees during these dangerous weather systems. Recorded on 9-29-21

http://futureofrisk.com/ Fully automated self-driving cars could be here by 2030. If you’re in charge of your company’s vehicle fleet, what do you need to know about self-driving cars and electric vehicles? Chris Delaplaine and Chip Jones, Risk Engineers with Zurich Resilience Solutions, talk new safety features, the pros and cons of EV, the transition from mechanical to IT and much more. Recorded...

http://futureofrisk.com/ The rate of evolution in tech manufacturing is unmatched. Constant innovation has led to more connected and more on-demand environments than we've previously known. Jon Zabikow, Head of Manufacturing and Technology for U.S. Middle Market at Zurich North America, discusses the evolving risk landscape.

http://futureofrisk.com/ Do you know what the 4 pillars of well-being are? Why should your company look to them when thinking about your employees? We talked to Kristin Bajorat, Director of Well-being at Zurich North America to learn about these pillars, why they’re “trending” now and why they’re so important. Complete with take-away tips.

http://futureofrisk.com/ We're speaking with Mike Widdekind, Property Technical Director for Risk Engineering for the Zurich Services Corporation about wildfires and emergency operations plans. Why should your business consider one? What should it include? And what is one of the most important things you can do following a wildfire?

http://futureofrisk.com/ Is your business optimizing your current talent pool? As workforce shortages continue to plague the American business landscape, some companies are filling important gaps with an internal platform called a Talent Marketplace. In this episode, we talk about the opportunities and overcoming the challenges of a Talent Marketplace. Joining us is Al Crook, Head of HR Business P...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Minisode: Wildfires are raging across the globe. Saving lives is, of course, the top priority, but if a wildfire strikes your business, the devastation of property can be brutal. Do you have a strategic recovery plan in case of wildfire? Listen for 5 wildfire recovery tips.

http://futureofrisk.com/ The future looks bright for construction but there are serious challenges around workforce shortages and employee well-being, including high retirement and suicide rates. Zurich’s very own James Boileau, Construction Segment Director, Jon Tate, VP of Construction Risk Engineering, and Andrea Edwards, Principal Risk Engineer, spoke about these challenges at this year’s AGC...

http://futureofrisk.com/ You may also be interested in: https://future-of-risk.captivate.fm/episode/what-is-social-inflation So, you’re thinking about a captive solution for your business? This episode is captives 101 and beyond. What are they? Why should (or shouldn’t) you have one? Kay Eisenstein, Head of Captive and Fronting Solutions at Zurich North America, discusses flexibility, VIP access t...

http://futureofrisk.com/ Minisode: When’s the best time to create an emergency response plan? Before hurricane season. The second-best time? Now! A step-by-step recovery plan can help you get your business up and running faster and lessen the impact for you, your employees and your customers. Here are some tips to get you started.

https://futureofrisk.com/ https://www.mercer.us/ “In late 2019, 87% of HR leaders said that flexible working was a focus for them in 2020, and boy, were they right about that! – Lauren Mason, Mercer Flexible or hybrid work arrangements have been brewing for some time and accelerated last year. What does this mean for businesses? And is checking in with your employees a nicety or a necessity? Find...

Future of Risk: http://futureofrisk.com/ World Travel Protection Canada: https://worldtravelprotection.com/ Control Risks: https://www.controlrisks.com/ We’re eager to get back to traveling, too! Face-to-face interactions with partners and customers is important to any business. But what should you consider before stepping on the plane? We talk to Will McAleer, President of World Travel Protection...