Insurance Covered

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Lorcan Hall explore the critical yet often overlooked role of insurance in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They discuss the current status of the SDGs, the significant funding gap needed to meet these goals, and the reasons why insurance is frequ...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this conversation, Peter Mansfield interviews Andy Creed about runoff and legacy insurance, exploring its significance in the insurance ecosystem. They discuss the evolution of the legacy market, Riverstone's role, the reasons insurers sell their books of business, and the value proposition for Riverstone. The conversat...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield is joined by Heidi McCormack, CEO at Emerald Life, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry, focusing on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. Heidi shares her journey from working in Russia to co-fou...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield speaks with Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association (MGAA), about the role and evolution of Managing General Agents (MGAs) in the UK insurance market. They discuss Michael's journey in the insurance industry, the definition and purpose of MGAs, the benefits they prov...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Wajahat Khawaja and the topic of discussion is Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance. This conversation explores the concept of Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance based on principles of solidarity and mutual cooperation. Wajahat Khawaja, an expert in the field, discusses the historical...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is once again joined by podcast regular Paul Miller and the topic of discussion is the role of insurance during WWII. In this episode, Peter Mansfield and Paul Miller explore the intricate connections between World War II and Lloyd's of London, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They delve into p...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is once again joined by Crum & Forster CEO, Marc Adee and they discuss the fall and rise of an American insurer and Marc's book; 'The Once and Future C&F'. In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Mark Adee discuss the history of Crum and Forster, an American insurer, focusing on its rise, fa...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Natalie Graham, the global head of claims at Mosaic Insurance, to discuss the intricacies of Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance. They explore the definition, scope, and liabilities associated with D&O insurance, including the types of claims that can arise against dir...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined finance and accounting expert Stephen Brookson, In this episode we delve into the intricacies of insurance finance, exploring how insurers assess profitability through premiums, claims, and financial metrics. They discuss the unique challenges of estimating costs in the insurance industry, t...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Ben Rose, Co Founder of Supercede. In this episode they delve into the world of reinsurance, exploring its fundamental concepts, terminology, and the necessity for insurers to engage in reinsurance. They discuss the differences between facultative and treaty reinsurance, as well as propor...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Dr Eliza Filby, and in this episode the discuss the multi generational workplace and the challenges that come with it. In this episode we cover: Generational dynamics are crucial for understanding workplace interactions. Communication styles differ significantly across generations. Interg...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Chris Moore, head of Apollo ibott 1971, and in this episode they discuss the underwriting of new AI risks.  In this episode we cover: The work Chris and Apollo ibott 1971 do. New technology leads to new risks which leads to new insurance. Insurance must adapt to new risks generated b...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Kelly Thomson, Partner is RPC's employment team and they discuss the top three employment issues for insurers in 2025 In this episode we cover: The right to disconnect. Nuances between different countries implementation of the right to disconnect. The evolving DEI landscape. The workplace...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by John Lane, and they discuss the Piper Alpha disaster of 1988. In this episode we cover: What Piper Alpha was. What happened in 1988. The impact the disaster had on society. The role insurance played in the aftermath. The impact the Piper Alpha disaster had on safety regulation on this typ...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In the first episode of season 6, Peter is joined by Crispin Halsall, and in this episode they discuss all things forever chemicals and PFAS. In this episode we cover: What is meant by the term Forever Chemicals and PFAS. Why PFAS are called forever chemicals The extent of PFAS contamination. (Every human has trace amounts...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this special Christmas episode Peter is joined by an ensemble cast of insurance experts to discuss the insurance of the core elements of Christmas, from the tree and the presents under it, to the turkey and wine enjoyed at the dinner table. The guests include: Gordon Steward - the insurance of Christmas trees.  &nb...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Tom Wilde, CEO of Indico Data and in this episode they discuss the importance of having high quality data. In this episode we cover: The importance of good data for making informed decisions in insurance. The role of AI in revolutionising data processing and making data more useable and a...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Caroline Bell, Head of Wordings at QBE. In this episode they discuss all things policy wordings. In this episode we cover: The drafting of insurance policies. The importance of avoiding ambiguity. The structure of traditional insurance policies. The differences with parametric insurance p...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Joe Dutton, Energy Innovation Lead, at AXIS and in this episode they discuss a recent report Joe co-wrote, Navigating Risk in the Energy Transition . In this episode we cover: The key findings of the report. Climate change as a driver of change and a source of risk. Whether the deployment...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Trevor Maynard, Senior Insurance Advisor at Insurtech Sotera and Vice Chair and Executive Director at Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies. In this episode they discuss systemic risks. In this episode we cover: What systemic risk actually is. Recent examples of systemic risks in todays socie...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by In this episode we cover: The work Value. Space is involved in. The monitoring and risk assessment of assets from space. How insurers can use Value. Space. The future for satellite-based assistance for insurers We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified w...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Rachel Delhaise, Head of Sustainability at Convex Insurance. In this episode they discuss her role as Head of Sustainability and what that means for insurance. In this episode we cover: What is meant by sustainability in the context of an insurance company. What Rachel's role entails. The...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Martin Boreham, Head of Liability at Africa Specialty Risks, and in this episode they discuss the development of insurance in Africa. In this episode we cover: .How much of Africa Martin covers in his role. What kind of insurance policy they typically issue. What the protection gap is. Ho...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Selim Cavanagh, Director at Mind Foundry, an organisation that advises insurers on how to make the most out of AI, which is the topic they discuss. In this episode we cover: Who Mind Foundry are and what they aim to do. The types of AI that insurers can benefit from using. The practical u...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Meredith Brasher, and in this episode they discuss Cuthbert Heath, an influential name in the history of insurance. In this episode we cover: Who Cuthbert Heath was. Why he is considered highly influential in the development of insurance as we know it. A look at the insurance lines he cre...