Risk in Context Podcast

Pursuing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) may present significant opportunities for growing companies, providing them access to increased funding and more capital. However, the journey to going public can be fraught with potential challenges for the organization and its leadership. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Ruth Kochenderfer and Nathan Reyes and Mercer’s Ryan Cameron discuss the multiple challenges that companies may face during their IPO journey, and share strategies for mitigating these risks and building a robust risk management and insurance program to protect the company throughout the IPO process and beyond.  You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

Large-scale projects require a comprehensive financing strategy. But various economic, regulatory, and political risks can impact their creditworthiness, complicating the process of securing the needed funding. A robust insurance program can provide coverage for potential setbacks and enhance the credit ratings of projects, potentially making them more appealing to investors and lenders. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Angela Duca, Vincent Moy, and Stephen Kay discuss some of the credit risks that could derail projects and the risk management actions and insurance solutions that can improve a project’s creditworthiness. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

As the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, and communities and businesses around the world face unprecedented challenges, multiple stakeholders from the private and public sectors met at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, to discuss the urgency of effective adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impacts of climate change. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Amy Barnes and Nick Faull and Marsh McLennan’s Swenja Surminski share some of the key takeaways from COP29, talk about the role of insurance, and discuss how risk professionals can leverage advanced tools, technologies, and dynamic strategies to help their organizations navigate today's complex climate landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Download Turning down the heat and Navigating Waterways. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

The increasing frequency and severity of losses have heightened risk volatility, requiring organizations to take a data-driven approach to analyze and quantify their risks and implement a robust insurance program that not only provides necessary protection, but also aligns with their unique risk appetite and minimizes their total cost of risk. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Richard Baudin, David Kraft, Lauren Irwin, and Claire Garrett discuss how data-focused analysis can help organizations gain a comprehensive understanding of how the evolving risk landscape can impact their organization and help them build more responsive insurance programs. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

As they navigate a rapidly evolving investment landscape, many private equity (PE) firms are putting sustainability at the core of their growth strategies. At the same time, the growing market for sustainable investments means that PE firms that embed sustainability into their portfolio optimization strategies may be able to enhance long-term value, while also contributing to building a more resilient and equitable future. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Alex Ackermann and Dr. Beverly Adams and Mercer’s Vanessa Hodge discuss what the increased focus on sustainability means for investors, the risks and opportunities they should look out for, and actions they can take to address an evolving risk landscape while creating value within their portfolio. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

With over 80% of international trade transported by sea, ports and terminals are essential components of the global supply chain. However, they face a range of risks — including natural disasters, operational challenges, cyberattacks, and workforce disruptions — that can lead to significant disruptions with far-reaching effects on the global economy. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Randal Waters, Janelle Griffith, and Randall Holloman discuss the multiple risks that ports and terminals tend to face and how these could impact already vulnerable supply chains. They also share actions that organizations should consider to be better positioned to identify vulnerabilities within their operations and develop a comprehensive risk management and insurance strategy that allows them to build more resilient port operations. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

The wide-ranging impacts of climate change underscore the importance for businesses and authorities to focus on adaptation and take actions to build resilience. With climate change transforming the way we live and impacting the way we do business, the urgency to address these risks has never been greater. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Amy Barnes and Gerardo Herrera talk about some of the climate-related challenges that organizations across the world are facing, focusing on businesses in the Latin America and Caribbean region. They also discuss findings from Marsh’s recently released Corporate Climate Adaptation Survey, share learnings from his year’s Climate Week, and look ahead at this month’s COP16. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Visit our Global Climate Resilience and Adaptation Hub for more information, including access to the Corporate Climate Adaptation Survey. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and Twitter and visit marsh.com

Today’s long, complex, and interconnected supply chains are increasingly exposed to issues that could lead to significant and costly disruptions. And while most organizations are aware of the vulnerability of their supply chains, lack of proper visibility into the entire ecosystem is often hindering them from identifying weaknesses and taking action to become more resilient. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Robert Cooper, John Davies, and Cathy Cyphus and Oliver Wyman’s Tushar Narsana discuss some of the challenges that could impact supply chains and actions and technologies that organizations should consider to more accurately map their supply chains and identify and address specific risks. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

Owners of large fleets are confronted with a multitude of risks that can have far-reaching consequences for their drivers, other motorists, pedestrians, and their business. Advanced technology, particularly telematics, can provide a wealth of data that allows fleet owners to identify specific challenges and proactively address risks with the aim of reducing incidents and lowering associated costs. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Paul Woodward and Rich Bleser and Alasdair MacKechnie, from Inigo Insurance Syndicate, discuss the daily challenges faced by fleet owners and explore how technology-derived data can be leveraged to better manage risks. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

From new satellite technology, to novel ways to launch, to commercial flights, the global space industry is advancing at a rapid pace, with expectations that it will be worth around US$1.8 trillion by 2035, when accounting for inflation, with massive technology innovations and a lower cost to entry are propelling this growth. But while these major advances bring huge opportunities for the space industry, senior leaders need to effectively address technical, financial, and regulatory challenges. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Stephen Monks and Adam Sturmer speak with Denis Bensoussan, Head of Space at Beazley Insurance, about the opportunities facing the industry and share advice on actions that leaders should consider to strategically manage evolving and emerging risks. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com