IB Talk

In this episode, we chat with Jason Conkin, Executive Vice President, E&S Casualty at Arch Insurance, on the current state of the wholesale insurance marketplace, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted this very relationship-driven part of the market, and what’s next for Arch Insurance in the E&S marketplace.

Chris Mackinnon is regional head of Australia & New Zealand for Lloyd’s of London, the iconic British insurance market. With IB Talk, Mackinnon discussed Lloyd’s unique position in the Australian insurance industry and how the insurer dealt with the impacts of Brexit. He also shared details from six generations of his Lloyd’s family history and why he’s one of the few people who never claims to ha...

In this #IBTalk episode, Broadway Insurance Broker's director of private clients Eleanor Moore digs deep into what's happening in the private clients space - and why professionalism forms an essential string to a broker's bow.

System orchestration has become a key focus for profitable firms looking to invest in change initiatives and improve operational efficiencies, with many insurance firms still wasting a great deal of money manually rekeying data between systems that do not communicate. In this episode, we chat with Charles Taylor on how effective system orchestration can improve performance and lower expenses at ev...

In this episode of IBTalk, we chat with Manchester Underwriting on the difficulties brokers face buying professional indemnity cover that meets their own requirements and those of the FCA – all while the PI market hardens and COVID-19 issues continue to rise. Understand the challenges coming from regulation and the change in working practices post-COVID 19.

Brent Lehmann is a broker for WTW but in his spare time he’s a career adviser. The WTW general manager of Commercial and Affinity helps AFL footballers and other sporting professionals transition to successful post-playing day careers. With IB Talk, Lehmann shared insights from more than two decades in the insurance industry. He also discussed his appreciation for technology and the marriage that...

In this episode, we chat with Liberty Mutual Canada president Rob Marsh about what it takes to become a successful industry leader in an incredibly dynamic environment. Marsh shares his thoughts on building the right company culture, key insurance trends, and what’s in store for Liberty.

In this #IBTalk episode, WTW’s global head of M&A Amanda Scott shares tips from her own leadership journey and discusses the need for diverse voices across the insurance sector.

One of the key issues facing the insurance industry – and the Canadian business landscape – is the unequal gender balance at executive level. In this episode, IB Talk dives into what barriers still persist within the industry to getting more women around P&C executive board tables, how to overcome these challenges, and actionable steps towards a more inclusive future.

Looking back at 2021, it’s been a challenging time in marine insurance with climate change’s impact and a wave of supply chain issues. In this episode, #IBTalk dives into the biggest challenges of the marine space, effective strategies to enhance risk management, and the product innovations to look forward to this year. Sponsor CNA shares success stories from customers who have faced big challenge...

CoreLogic has reported that more than 14.5 million homes were impacted to some degree by natural catastrophes in 2021 alone. In this episode, IB Talk chats with CoreLogic to take a closer look at defining resilience and risk mitigations. Find out how insurers and lenders can leverage the latest technologies and work cross-functionally to better understand this risk, protect homeowners, and enable...

“We don't know who you are. But we do know that you need us.”

Steadfast, the largest broker network in Australia and New Zealand, recently held their annual convention in Adelaide. CEO and co-founder Robert Kelly is a renowned industry heavyweight and straight talker. Before the big Adelaide event, Kelly sat down with IB Talk to discuss his career. It all started more than 50 years ago after a business trip to the Pacific islands. As he describes it: “I came...

The Hartford’s Global Specialty leaders discuss market trends, portfolio growth, sales excellence, and the importance of strong partner relationships.

Surina Nath talks to Goose Insurance CEO Dejan Mirkovic about career success, insurtech development strategies, and his plans for 2022

Jon Winsbury is Gallagher Bassett’s executive vice president of the international division. Winsbury discusses a range of topics including the industry’s approach to catastrophes, the role of brokers and ESG. NB: interview recorded before the Feb/March floods that hit Australia’s east coast.

Powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, RATEGUARD grows and learns from every user interaction, and so does its ability to provide better results for everyone who uses it. In this episode, find out how to effectively save money on your insurance premiums through Rightsure’s new platform.

In this episode, #IBTalk dives into how the PII market has evolved throughout the pandemic and key trends currently buffeting the sector, focusing on the difficulties brokers faced, the solutions available to brokers, and how underwriters are looking at risks differently.

Mercer’s co-head of US Insurance, Greg Halagan and Chris Tschida, chat to IBA about a “quasi-revolution” in insurance investing and how insurers are re-evaluating their portfolio strategies and liquidity needs.

Essential insights on supply chain issues and more

Insurance leader opens up about personal challenges, co-founding The Stigma Company, and normalizing conversations about mental illness.

“We've got a gap to fill in the industry”

In this episode, IBA chats to USI Insurance Services’ Douglas O’Brien, national practice division manager for Casualty & Alternative Risk Solutions, and Andrew Doherty, national executive and professional risk solutions practice leader, about what’s in store for casualty lines, cyber, and directors & officers insurance after multiple years of hard market conditions.

Prue Willsford, CEO of ANZIIF, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, shares her thoughts on industry education issues and the biggest challenges facing the insurance world in 2022.

CEO explains the importance of diversity in insurance and how to foster a healthy corporate culture