Insurance Tomorrow

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Jun 2026

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Business and finance journalist Georgie Frost is joined by an expert panel to unpack the global trends shaping business and what they mean for the insurance industry. From technological disruption to economic shifts and emerging risks, each episode explores how today’s trends could shape tomorrow’s risks, and the challenges and opportunities they create for businesses and insurance brokers. In a rapidly changing world, which trends matter most? What risks should organisations be preparing for now, and where are the biggest opportunities ahead? We’d love to hear from you too. Share your thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html And you can watch Insurance tomorrow on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/AllianzUK Follow Allianz: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-insurance-plc/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/AllianzUK Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allianz_uk/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/allianzinsuranceuk A podcast series by Allianz Insurance produced by Fresh Air Production. Find out more at https://www.allianz.co.uk/broker

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June 11, 202628 min

Cybersecurity: managing threats & breaches

How can businesses best defend their networks and day-to-day operations as cyber threats evolve and hackers make greater use of AI? Cybersecurity concerns topped the 15th annual Allianz Risk Barometer in 2026, making this an increasingly urgent issue for businesses everywhere. Our host, financial broadcaster and journalist Georgie Frost, is joined by Jack Wright, Head of Cyber Resilience at Allianz UK, and Jon Choi, Director of Insurance Risk Consulting at CyberCube, a global provider of cyber risk analytics software. In this episode, we discuss: · How the digital threat landscape is changing and what it means for brokers · Data breach incident response, vulnerability detection and network security · Cyber risk assessment, access management and AI-powered threats facing the insurance industry · Protecting a business’s digital ‘crown jewels’ · How much of a security danger is quantum cloud computing? Follow the series for notifications about future episodes. You can watch the podcast on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLD_-KfE3a3mR38xel2jA58gVo3J6-Gs Want to help shape our future episodes? Share your ideas, thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html Connect with us on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allianzukbroker for broker insights and explore the Allianz Knowledge Centre | https://www.allianz.co.uk/broker/knowledge-centre.html for webinars, articles and resources on business risks and other key topics. A podcast series by Allianz Insurance, produced by Fresh Air Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 7, 202621 min

BIBA 2026: Time to connect

What should brokers be focusing on as the insurance market faces another year of uncertainty and BIBA prepares for its annual conference?   Our host, financial broadcaster and journalist Georgie Frost, is joined by Phuong Ly, Commercial Managing Director at Allianz UK and Julie Comer, BIBA’s Head of Compliance.   In this episode, we discuss: The insurance industry’s direction of travel in uncertain times and what this means for brokers BIBA’s latest market insights and the emerging risks shaping client conversations Economic resilience, data management and the evolving role of regulatory reporting How digital change and rising expectations are influencing customer behaviour The key themes and priorities shaping the agenda at BIBA 2026   Follow the series for notifications about future episodes. You can watch the podcast on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLD_-KfE3a3mR38xel2jA58gVo3J6-Gs Want to help shape our future episodes? Share your ideas, thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html Connect with us on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allianzukbroker/ For broker insights and explore the Allianz Knowledge Centre for webinars, articles and resources on business risks and other key topics | https://www.allianz.co.uk/broker/knowledge-centre.html A podcast series by Allianz Insurance, produced by Fresh Air Production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 16, 202629 min

AI: Future risks & opportunities

We explore the artificial intelligence trends and innovations that could define the insurance industry in the years ahead, and what they mean in practice for businesses and brokers.  Our new host, financial broadcaster and journalist Georgie Frost, is joined by Akhil Lalwani, Chief Data Officer at Allianz UK and Mary Bowie, Managing Regional Counsel UK at Verisk, a global insurance, data analytics and software solutions provider.  In this episode, we discuss:  How AI is changing insurance today and what that means for brokers  New exposures, accountability and the importance of data stewardship and governance  Evolving customer behaviour, regulation and how to ensure AI-driven decisions are fair, explainable and accountable  What the future of insurance could look like as AI matures, and the role brokers and human judgement will continue to play  Follow the series for notifications about future episodes. You can watch the podcast on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLD_-KfE3a3mR38xel2jA58gVo3J6-Gs Want to help shape our future episodes? Share your ideas, thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html Connect with us on LinkedIn  [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allianzukbroker] for broker insights and explore the Allianz Knowledge Centre [https://www.allianz.co.uk/broker/knowledge-centre.html] for webinars, articles and resources on business risks and other key topics. A podcast series by Allianz Insurance, produced by Fresh Air Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 9, 20261 min

Insurance Tomorrow returns soon…

We’re back for a new series, and we’re excited to welcome business and finance journalist Georgie Frost as our new host.  Each month she’ll be joined by an expert panel to unpack the global trends shaping business and what they mean for the insurance industry.   Tell us what topics you’d like to hear on Insurance Tomorrow this year. You can share your thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html Watch Insurance Tomorrow on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/AllianzUK Follow Allianz on: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-insurance-plc/ YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/user/AllianzUK Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allianz_uk/ Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/allianzinsuranceuk A podcast series by Allianz Insurance produced by Fresh Air Production. Find out more at https://www.allianz.co.uk/brokerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 11, 202521 min

2025 Roundup: Top trends, risks & industry challenges

We’re bringing you the highlights from our 2025 episodes, covering a range of topics from underinsurance and cyber risks to climate challenges and skills shortages, and much more.  Join Vanessa as she takes us through the key discussions with our guests from this year, emphasising the most impactful insights from our episodes on:      BIBA 2025     Cyber risks     Climate change     Underinsurance      Skills shortages     Top business risks      Fraud   Want to help shape our future episodes? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a review and share your feedback to help others find the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you haven’t subscribed yet, tap the follow button to keep up with the latest episodes.   Did you know, you can also watch this episode on YouTube?  Connect with us on LinkedIn and explore our LinkedIn broker page for more industry updates. For resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 19, 202520 min

Fraud: Detecting deception in the digital age

We’re delving into the complexities of the UK’s fraud environment, exploring its impact on businesses and the insurance sector.   Vanessa is joined by Matt Crabtree, Head of Financial Crime Intelligence & Investigation Strategy  at Allianz UK, and Craig Kennedy, Partner and Head of Cyber Consulting at HF.   We discuss:  The current fraud landscape, including ghost broking  The effects of fraud on businesses and consumers  How brokers can enhance client resilience against fraud  The critical role of incident documentation amidst the surge in ‘crash for cash’ schemes  Want to help shape our future episodes? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a review and share your feedback to help others find the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you haven’t subscribed yet, tap the follow button to keep up with the latest episodes.   Did you know, you can also watch this episode on YouTube?  Connect with us on LinkedIn and explore our LinkedIn broker page for more industry updates. For resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 202518 min

Skills Shortage: bridging the talent gap

Nicky Johnson, Head of Workforce Change and Productivity at Allianz UK, and Shazia Ejaz, Director of Research at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation join Vanessa to navigate the skills shortage in the UK, what this means for businesses, and the insurance implications.  We dive into:  How the skills shortage impacts SMEs  The implications for insurance costs, including claims costs  How workforce planning can help businesses stay resilient  The benefits of risk assessments to prevent claims  How apprenticeships can help SMEs bring skills into their business  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 10, 202520 min

Climate change: Building resilience and integrating sustainability

Bethany Thomas, Head of Sustainability at Allianz UK, and Tim Maiden, founder of Green Small Business, join Vanessa to explore how climate risks are impacting businesses, how they can adopt sustainable practices and the key role brokers play. We dive into:  How climate change is altering the risk landscape.  What risks are becoming more prevalent.  Sustainability best practices.  How brokers can add value to their clients.  Climate events and how brokers can help their clients stay resilient.  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 24, 202525 min

Cyber: Navigating the evolving risk landscape

Delvin Tillett, Head of Cyber at Allianz Commercial, and Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET join Vanessa to unravel the cyber risk landscape in the wake of the recent cyber-attacks on leading UK retailers.  We delve into:  The current cyber risk landscape and how this is impacting SMEs.  The role of insurance in tackling these risks.  How businesses can address vulnerabilities in their IT systems.  What brokers should consider when advising their clients.  Emerging cyber risks and how brokers can prepare their clients.  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 202529 min

BIBA 2025: A New Era

Hanna Kam, our chief risk officer, and Graeme Trudgill, chief executive of BIBA, explore the 2025 BIBA conference theme 'A New Era'.   Looking ahead to the next 25 years, we discuss:  What 'A New Era' means for brokers, insurers and the industry  How AI could impact the future of insurance  How the role of the regulator might adapt to the changing needs of the industry  The risks that should be on every broker’s radar  The steps brokers and insurers can take to future-proof their businesses  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.