Insurance Covered

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Joshila Sharma, a specialist in Fine Art and Specie Insurance. They explore the broad definitions of fine art and specie, the unique items covered under these insurance policies, and the intersection with cargo insurance. Joshila shares her experiences in the industry, including...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Mark Wheeler, co-CEO of Mosaic Insurance, discussing his journey from underwriter to CEO, the challenges and joys of leadership in the insurance industry, and the impact of geopolitical risks and technological advancements like AI and climate change on the sector. Mark emphasises...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Sandra Lewin, Founder of 100 Women in Insurance. They discuss Sandra's journey into the insurance industry, her motivations for advocating for women, and the importance of celebrating female talent. The conversation covers statistics on women in the insurance market, the challeng...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Lorraine Harfitt, CEO of Asta, to explore the role of Lloyd's Managing Agents. Lorraine shares her journey in the insurance industry, the structure of Lloyd's, and the responsibilities of managing agents. The conversation delves into the differences between managing agents and me...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield dives into the intricate world of insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds with expert Steve Evans. They explore the convergence of insurance and capital markets, discussing how these financial instruments provide protection against major natural disasters. Steve shares insights on...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield is joined by Howard Benge, Director at the Insurance Museum, and they delve into the Great Fire of London, exploring its origins, the conditions leading up to it, and its devastating impact on the city and its inhabitants. They discuss the historical context of London in 1665, the construct...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this engaging conversation, Peter Mansfield and Nick Wealthall explore the intriguing parallels between poker and the insurance industry. They discuss how the skills learned in poker, such as emotional control, decision-making under pressure, and understanding human psychology, can be applied to underwriting and claims...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that explores all things insurance. In this episode, Peter is joined by Alun Lucas to talk about online forms: why they often frustrate us, and more importantly, how they can be improved. We discuss why so many organisations, including insurers, rely on online forms to gather information, and how this process can be made better for both the organisation an...

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, we dive into the world of insurance innovation with Rosie Denee, Head of Lloyd's Lab. Discover how Lloyd's Lab serves as the innovation engine for the Lloyd's marketplace, supporting the development of new insurance products and de-risking innovation for the market. Rosie shares insights on the evolution o...

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...