Navigating Risk Podcast

In this episode of Navigating Risk , our host Helen Yates is joined by Sarah Winstone and Aaron Hill from Gallagher's Trade Credit team to examine how increasing complexity and global interdependencies are driving greater credit risk across supply chains. In today's environment, disruption rarely remains contained. Insolvency or delayed payment in one part of the chain can quickly create a wider l...

In the latest episode of the Navigating Risk podcast, Trevor Hutchings, CEO, REA and Carl Gurney, Renewable Energy Account Director, Gallager explore how the UK's journey to net zero is reshaping the energy system and the critical role risk and insurance play in enabling this transition. The conversation looks at how renewable energy, electrification and emerging technologies are converging to sup...

In this episode of Navigating Risk , host Luca Rosi speaks with Chris Andrew, Gallagher's Strategic Planning & Communication Consulting Lead, about the emergent risks and trends revealed in the 2026 State of the Sector report. Chris breaks down why many organisations are struggling to keep pace with change   and how leaders can close the widening readiness gap. From line‑manager capability and wor...

In this episode of  Navigating Risk , host Luca Rosi is joined by Chris Andrew, Strategic Planning & Communication Consulting Lead at Gallagher, and Michelle Sequeira, Proposition Growth Leader for EVP, to discuss how organisations can reimagine Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to meet the evolving needs of today's workforce EVP is often mistaken for a benefits package or employer branding initiat...

In the latest episode of the Navigating Risk podcast, host Luca Rosi speaks with Michelle Sequeira, Gallagher's EVP Proposition Growth Lead, about how organisations can build skilled, engaged and agile workforces amid rapid change. Michelle explores how cost pressure, skills competition and new regulations are reshaping workforce priorities, and why organisations must shift from activities to outc...

In this episode, our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership, sits down with Matthew Currie, Regional Claims Leader at Gallagher, and Polly Sayers, Solicitor at HCR Law, to unpack one of today's most complex emerging risks: PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."   PFAS have been used for decades across manufacturing, firefighting, consumer goods and industrial processes. Their resi...

In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership catches up with Hugh Morris, Risk Management Consultant to discuss how businesses can strengthen their business continuity capabilities against an increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape. Hugh reflects on the ways in which recent global events including the pandemic, geopolitical developments and supply chain...

In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership catches up with Julia Graham, CEO at Airmic, one week on from the Airmic conference in June 2025 to discuss the key themes explored at the event. Julia discusses how geopolitics, technology and climate change are driving the agenda for organisation's risk profiles. The conversation reflects on the interconnectivity in risks...

In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership, chats to Gallagher  Director of Partnership Development, Victoria Brock on the transition from sport to business and the similarities between the two environments. Victoria shares her insights and reflections from her 10-year playing for the England Red Roses and Harlequins and how businesses can learn from the world of spo...

In this episode we continue the conversation on the challenges business deal with when faced with a cyber breach with Sam Cheshire, Head of Cyber & Technology Practice Group - Gallagher UK.  Sam uses his deep knowledge of cyber risks to provide clients with specialist support and help them find the right insurance programmes. He is also on hand to help them in those critical first 48 hours post ra...

In this episode of the Navigating Risk podcast, we delve into the obstacles that high-growth businesses encounter within heavily regulated sectors such as life sciences. In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership, talks to Mo Khan. Mo is the Chief Executive Officer of hVIVO with over 25 years of experience in clinical research and the contract research organisation (...

This episode of our Navigating Risk podcast series focuses on some of the challenges that the hospitality sector has been facing in the UK. Our Host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership, talks to Nassar Khalil, Founder and Chief Executive of Rogue City Hotel Group. Nassar shares his thoughts on whether we're facing an altogether riskier world. Listen to Nassar and Helen discuss some of...

This episode of our Navigating Risk podcast series focuses on the transition to net zero and key considerations for businesses from an energy perspective, including potential future developments. In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought leadership, talks to Carl Gurney. Carl is a Director of the Renewable Energy practice at Gallagher and shares his thoughts on the key issues...

Our Navigating Risk podcast series features conversations with business leaders and industry specialists, this episode provides a cyber snapshot for the C-suite and professionals in the UK. Hosted by Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought leadership, this episode focuses on the rich and complex cyber risk landscape that many businesses are facing with guest Sam Cheshire, Head of Cyber at Gallagher....

Our Navigating Risk podcast series features conversations with business leaders and industry specialists covering a range of topics. This episode focuses on the UK economy landscape.   Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought leadership, talks to Christopher Breen from the Centre of Economic Business Research (CEBR). Christopher is the Head of Economic Insight at CEBR, and he'll be sharing his views...