InsuranceERM Podcasts

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly: Josh and Chris talk about Eiopa's dream to become the one supervisor to rule them all Ronan takes us through the data from the newest actuarial jobs survey David tells us APAC insurers' wishes for the Chinese new year

Martin and Josh take you behind the headline of their recent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections with the insurance industry . It should be noted that a wide range of insurance firms appear throughout the DOJ-released Epstein files, including many more than those cited in the news story, with the examples referenced included for illustrative purposes only.

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly , Martin talks us through four special reports from the team, including: Josh celeberates Eiopa turning 15 in Frankfurt (Taylor's version) Chris investigates a staff paper by the Bank of England on systemic risk exposures rising at European life insurers. Martin tells us about Axa's ambitious AI strategy Ronan tells us about how negative portrayals of priva...

Charl Cronje and Jessica Snowball from LCP join Martin and Josh for the first episode of InsuranceERM's new podcast series InsuranceERM In-Depth . The podcast where we go deep on the topics that matter in the world of insurance with the people that shape it. Check out "Insurance Uncut" by LCP with Charl and Jessica here

In this special episode of InsuranceERM Weekly, Chris takes Martin through the decade that has passed since Solvency II first came into effect. For all the pieces on Solvency II’s big birthday, check out InsuranceERM Markus Ferber MEP Gabriel Bernardino Alberto Corinti Lauri Saraste Frank Grund Hugh Savill Karel Van Hulle

The IERM team is in the studio this week to unpack what’s shaping up to be a particularly risky start to 2026. Martin walks us through the World Economic Forum’s latest global risks report , while Joshua explores where climate risk now sits on the priority list as attention shifts to other pressing issues. We’re also joined by David with a special deep dive into the evolving world of public–privat...

Joshua, Christopher and Martin kick off the New Year by diving into the big themes shaping 2026. From 1:1 renewals and key regulatory changes to climate considerations , they unpack what’s coming next and share what they’re most excited about, as well as what they’re quietly dreading, in the year ahead.

In this special episode of InsuranceERM Weekly , editor Chris Cundy sits down for a fireside chat with Fausto Parente , outgoing executive director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ( Eiopa ). Recorded live at the Insurance Risk & Capital EMEA Conference in London, the conversation explores the final stages of the Solvency II review, the European Commission’s push t...

In this festive special of InsuranceERM Weekly , host Joshua checks his voicemail to hear reflections from Martin , Christopher and Ronan on the defining risk themes of 2025. From the growing severity of ransomware losses, to the rise of catastrophe risk pools and the stalling momentum of DEI, each message offers a clear-eyed assessment of what the year revealed - and what may lie ahead for insure...

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly, Chris tells us about an investigation from the FCA into whether British people with minority ethnic backgrounds pay more for their motor insurance than white people Martin tells us how this year has been marked by the advent of AI-driven layoffs And Ronan tells us of what we've learned from the Christmas questionnaires coming out on InsuranceERM in the coming...

In this week’s episode of InsuranceERM Weekly , Ronan and Josh delve into a month dominated by climate discussions, industry gatherings and standout achievements across the Asia-Pacific insurance market. Also, Chris delivers a special report on how UK regulation is affecting mutual insurers . The episode closes with the Question of the Week: If you could win any award, what would it be?

Join Josh, Sarfraz, Martin, Chris and Ronan as they break down the key moments from this week’s InsuranceERM Risk & Capital EMEA Conference in London. In this special debrief, the team explores the standout discussions on AI, climate change, market movements, regulatory pressures and the broader themes shaping the future of insurance risk and capital. Expect on-the-ground reactions and a conci...

This week on IERM Weekly: Martin takes us inside the IFoA’s GIRO 2025 conference in Liverpool, sharing the standout sessions, surprises and big ideas shaping the actuarial world. Chris then breaks down the PRA’s much-anticipated stress tests. Ronan follows with a rapid rundown of the 2026 InsuranceERM Europe and UK Awards. You can enter here . The team also dives into the all-important question, w...

This week Josh unpacks the unfolding John Neal and Lloyd’sgovernance story, breaking down what has happened, what is known and what it means for the market. Sarfraz brings his reflections on the growing influence ofprivate equity in insurance and the pressures it is creating across the sector. And Ronan delivers a special report on the murky and oftenoverlooked world of insurance fraud.

Chris and Sarfraz give us an update on all things Funded Re, including highlights from InsuranceERM's Insurance Risk & Capital conference in Bermuda and at the Global Life Reinsurance conference in New York. Meanwhile, back in the UK, Ronan talks about his time at the IFoA life conference in Edinburgh. Joins us for InsuranceERM's Insurance Risk & Capital EMEA conference in London o...

This week on IERM Weekly, Josh and Martin discuss the future of renewables insurance and the upcoming COP 30, while David tells us all about Australia's matching adjustment. Check out ⁠InsuranceERM's climate awards winners

Martin, Ronan, Josh and David join us for a special Halloween episode of InsuranceERM Weekly. Last chance to sign up for InsuranceERM's Global Life Reinsurance Americas conference next week !

Martin gives Ronan and Chris his full Baden-Baden review, including: Protesters disrupting Baden-Baden and turning the fountain green Munich Re warning of inflation, unrest and cyber gap German motor insurance is recovering , says Hannover Re Ronan updates us on the InsuranceERM climate awards winners

Martin and Josh discuss Chubb’s woke reputational challenges . And Ronan tells us how much actuaries are getting paid . ⁠Listen to our monthly show is ‘Is Insurance Boring’ here

This week on IERM Weekly: Joshua breaks down the latest sustainabilityshake-up at Lloyd’s of London . Chris takes us through another Solvency IIregulatory developments . Martin discusses the influence of privateequity . And Ronan gives us an update on the insurancetalent gap. Listen to our monthly show is ‘Is Insurance Boring’ here

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly: Ronan discusses what the Irish insurance industry is thinking and talking about Josh explains what's new with national sustainability disclosures Martin tells us about a struggling German life insurer Check out InsuranceERM's Enterprise Risk Management Technology Guide 2025-26 Listen to our monthly show 'Is Insurance Boring' ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly: Ronan discusses what investors and insurance leaders had to say at InsuranceERM’s Insurance Risk & Capital Americas conference⁠⁠ about how the industry can navigate anew world order Chris informs us on the UK PRA’s speech on Funded Reinsurance and the super-complaint about the service policyholders receive from home and travel insurers . Martin tells us about...

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly: Sarfraz, Martin and Chris discuss pro-Palestine activists disrupting the Dive-In opening event Ronan and Josh give us a special report from the US on InsuranceERM’s  Insurance Risk & Capital Americas conference Check out our Europe's life risk transfer market: opportunities for growth webinar , streaming this Monday Check out InsuranceERM's Enterprise...

Sarfraz interviews Lockton's head of fine art, James Ferrer about the fascinating world of art insurance. Exploring the expert's view on art valuation. Put your elbow through a priceless work? What next? How to value a banana. Climate change's impact on art insurance. Lost and mythical works of art, where have they gone? Listen to our weekly show IERM Weekly here For anything else insu...

Josh gives Chris and Martin his full RVS in Monte Carlo review, including: The Scor CEO warning of the politicisation of climate change Munich Re says stop "stealing" cyber business or risk stalling growth Hannover Re's German CEO warns against a fully state-backed reinsurer Check out InsuranceERM's Enterprise Risk Management Technology Guide 2025-26 Checkout Tim Freestone's...