Insurance Covered

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to Insurance Covered! The podcast that looks at the inner workings of the insurance industry in a short and easy to follow format. Each week we explore an insurance related topic with the help of expert guests from across the market. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to the insurance world we've got you covered. This podcast is a survivor's guide on what's going on in the market. A quick and easy way to keep up with the latest trends and learn more about different insurance related topics, from MGA's and micro insurance to upcoming trends and developments like ESG exposures. We also take you back in time to explore the rich history of the insurance market. We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you did, please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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August 17, 202648 min

The unexpected lives of insurance people (with Mark Bates, Eden Comins, Sophie Forsyth, Raj Variyar & Abraham Hanze)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this special episode, Peter looks beyond the insurance industry to explore the skills, hobbies and passions that insurance professionals pursue outside the 9-to-5. From the boxing ring and rugby pitch to the racetrack, the world of fiction and the US Navy and Marine Corps, our guests have some fascinating stories to tell about what they get up to when they’re not working in insurance. The guests featured in this episode are: Mark Bates, Collegiate Management Services – a professionally licensed boxing referee. Eden Comins, Insure TV – a rugby player for Ealing Trailfinders 1871 team. Sophie Forsyth, Westfield Specialty – a part-time jockey. Raj Variyar, Allianz Commercial – an author of fiction novels and short stories. Abraham Hanze, Davies Adjusters – a hospital corpsman in the US Navy and Marine Corps. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Insurance Covered . If you do, please subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 3, 202637 min

Was insurance really invented by the Babylonians? (With Anne Goddeeris)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter Mansfield explores the roots of insurance, guided by Anne's deep expertise in Babylonian economics. They unravel the origins of risk management in ancient Mesopotamia, examining legal texts like Hammurabi’s Law 103, often cited as the earliest form of proto-insurance. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 20, 202630 min

A look at excess & surplus insurance (with Wendy Houser)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Wendy Houser, President of US Wholesale and Specialty at Markel, shares insights into the world of excess and surplus insurance, its regulation, and its significance in the evolving insurance landscape. Discover how E&S fills gaps in coverage, the differences between admitted and non-admitted insurers, and the future of this dynamic market. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 6, 202638 min

How to work well under pressure (With Helen Hopper)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Helen Hopper shares expert advice on how to work well under pressure, manage stress, and build resilience. Discover practical strategies, psychological insights, and the importance of relationship skills in handling pressure effectively. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 22, 202628 min

A look at EPL insurance (With Simon Twitchett)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Simon Twitchett, Head of the Management Liability portfolio at Hiscox, and they discuss EPL insurance, what it covers and the evolving EPL claims landscape. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 8, 202631 min

A look at price comparison websites (with Steve Dukes)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Steve Dukes, CEO of Confused.com, and in this episode they discuss his journey into insurance, Confused.com and the rise of price comparison websites. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202636 min

Is insurance failing in its social mission? (with Danilo Raponi)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Danilo Raponi, Group Head of Innovation at Generali, and they answer the question 'is insurance failing in its social mission?'. They explore how technology is transforming the insurance industry to better serve the underserved. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and mobile microinsurance, new models are emerging that make insurance both profitable and socially impactful. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202632 min

A look at financial institutions insurance (with Ben Phillips)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode, Peter is joined by Ben Phillips of Euclid Financial & Professional risks, who shares his expertise on insurance for financial institutions, covering a broad spectrum of topics including FI insurance types, hot topics like private credit and vehicle finance scandals, and future trends in the industry. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 27, 202633 min

AI and insurance fraud (With Brandon Nuttall)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode we are joined by Brandon Nuttall, Chief Digital and AI Officer at Xceedance, as he unpacks how AI is transforming fraud, from simple exaggerations to sophisticated social engineering, allowing fraudsters to operate like high-tech marketing agencies. Brandon breaks down how traditional detection methods rule-based systems, network pooling, and expert judgment are being challenged by AI's ability to fabricate, disguise, and automate at scale. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 13, 202629 min

A look at Equine insurance (with Alycia Port)

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode we explore all things equestrian and insurance with guest Alycia Port, Equine Underwriter at Convex. Alycia explains how equine insurance works and the importance of having it, sharing her experience as both an event rider and equine underwriter. We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.