Episodes
Climate change is the number one risk we face as a species, according to the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report. We look at what a ‘disorderly transition’ to net-zero might look like, and also examine the new risks posed by rapidly changing technology. With Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance Group and Carolina Klint, Risk Management Leader, Continental Europe, Marsh
Published 01/18/22
In this podcast Zaheer Hashmi (Senior Claims Handler, UK Speciality Lines Claims, Zurich Insurance) and Roddy Priestley (Director of Cyber Security at S-RM) explore the behaviors of a threat actor, and provide useful tips on how to organizations can secure their environment and mitigate exposure to cyber threats.
Published 11/30/21
Z-Talks by Zurich is a new, four-part live-event discussion series produced in partnership with CNBC that will reach and engage with new audiences. The shows in our state-of-the-art set at our global headquarters will bring together leading thinkers, academics, activists, NGOs, and business executives to discuss the most urgent issues of the day, such as climate change, mental health and the digital transformation. The series underscores Zurich’s ambition to become one of the most responsible...
Published 11/29/21
The world may be moving to a net-zero economy, but companies must still adapt to the effects of long-term climate change.
Published 11/29/21
In this podcast, Claudio Pagano (Claims Handler Specialties lines at Zurich and member of the Cyber Claims Centre of Excellence) and Janet Roberts (Global Head of Security Education & Awareness at Zurich) provide useful insight on how to implement a security awareness culture and why is it important to have this knowledge implemented among the organization.
Published 10/14/21
How can governments and companies rise to the financing challenge of transitioning to a net-zero economy while building resilience into their long-term policies and business models? Listen to this podcast with Guy Miller – Chief Economist, Zurich Insurance Group and Johanna Köb – Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich Insurance Group
Published 10/12/21
In this podcast, Zurich experts Davide Airoldi (Senior Member of the Cyber Claims Centre of Excellence), and Greg Hetrick (a member of Zurich’s ‘Red Team’) discuss some examples of issues and challenges that may arise when developing a Cyber Crisis Response Plan.
Published 09/27/21
Listen to this podcast to hear from Zurich Claims experts and representatives from Crawford and Company, and Madsen Kneppers & Associates as they discuss some of the key issues.
Published 09/20/21
Sustainability podcaster Fergal Byrne is joined by Zurich’s Charlotta Groth and John Scott to look at the state of net-zero in 2021.
Published 09/03/21
How are extreme weather events likely to impact our cities in the future and how can authorities use opportunities today to build resilience for tomorrow? With John Scott and Amar Rahman
Published 06/15/21
Identifying the practical steps that employers can take to meet workers’ needs in the rapidly changing topography of todays’ digital society.
Published 05/19/21
API is not a new technology but it certainly has a lot of potential and creates key benefits in terms of efficiency gains in the commercial insurance space. Armin Schäfer, Head of Digital and New Technology for International Program Business and Jonathan Newbery Head of Digital Experience for Commercial Insurance at Zurich Insurance Group speak about how API can be leveraged and what benefits it brings for customers and brokers. 
Published 05/04/21
Sustainability touches businesses as whole and thus it needs to be addressed holistically. Gabrielle Durisch our Global Head of Sustainability for Commercial Insurance at Zurich Insurance Group speaks about how companies address sustainability from a...
Published 04/06/21
A detailed look at the steps companies can take to build resilience to the diverse number of risks that could bring on the next global crisis. With Eugenie Molyneux and Guy Miller.
Published 03/17/21
The principal shortcomings in the response to COVID-19, and the emerging opportunities that can leave the world more resilient to future risk
Published 01/21/21
In this episode, Jen Clark, Risk Analyst for Zurich Risk Engineering UK, talks through the varied risks windstorms pose to the UK. How they can impact all areas of the country – not just the coast – and how the time they reach their peak is critical to...
Published 11/18/20
David Hounsell, Senior Liability Risk Engineer, joins this episode to discuss how organizations may need to adapt to protect their employees and residents. These ideas range from changing shift and travel patterns, to adapting PPE and buildings.
Published 11/18/20
This episode explains how to measure the potential impact a flood may have on your buildings, machinery, equipment, employees and residents. And, looks at the actions organizations can take to mitigate flood risks.
Published 11/18/20
In this episode, Amar Rahman, Global Practice Leader Natural Hazards, Zurich Risk Engineering, and Belinda Bates, Senior Climate Risk Analyst Climate Risks, explain the three steps required to build a climate resilience strategy.
Published 11/18/20
In this episode, Alix Bedford, Risk Proposition Manager, Zurich Municipal, discusses how we can Build Back Better to make our properties more sustainable. From implementing new technology to switching to green energy suppliers, there is a lot that needs...
Published 11/18/20
In this episode, John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich, discusses the impact Covid-19 has had and will continue to have on our environment.
Published 11/18/20