In episode 16 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, Richard and Owen are joined by Sarah Bell, Partner at Grant Thornton in London with extensive experience of advising large organisations on the improvement of governance frameworks and organisational/business model design, optimisation of debt and capital structures and implementation of change programmes and turnaround plans.

Rising Edge CEO Philippe Gouraud also joins Owen and Sarah for a discussion on corporate governance best practice, and how to go from theoretical discussions to delivering real change within an organisation.

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Responding well to an employee claim. This is part two of our discussion on employment disputes and employment practices liability (EPL) with Louise Bloomfield, Partner and Head of EPL at DAC Beachcroft LLP, Anjali Sharma, Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft LLP, and Isabel Alvarez, Head of HR at Rising Edge.

In this second half Owen and guests discuss what happens in the event of a dispute and claim, how to handle it successfully, and a look forward to future trends.

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In episode 14 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast Richard and Owen are joined by three experts on employment disputes and employment practices liability (EPL).

Louise Bloomfield, Partner and Head of EPL at DAC Beachcroft LLP, Anjali Sharma, Legal Director at DAC Beachcroft LLP, and Isabel Alvarez, Head of HR at Rising Edge, discuss the common triggers for disputes, what procedures businesses need to have in place to mitigate the likelihood and ensure they are handled appropriately and where companies commonly fall short.

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In episode 13 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, Richard and Owen are joined by Tom Filby, Partner at UK law firm Mills & Reeve, who routinely advises clients on matters relating to fraud.

In this episode, Tom explains what the current landscape looks like for businesses in this area, and the steps that businesses can take to prevent being a victim of fraud. Most importantly, all is not lost when a fraud is uncovered! Tom reveals the actions businesses can be take in the immediate aftermath of a fraud to secure a recovery.

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In episode 12 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, Richard and Owen are joined by Francis Kean, Partner for Financial Lines at McGill & Partners, and Yoel Brightman, Director at Rising Edge, to discuss and debate policy wordings in D&O policies.

Francis also discusses common areas of dispute, whether the 'perfect policy' can ever exist, and potential for clashing priorities between entity and individual directors.

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In this special bonus episode of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast listeners hear from Kevin LaCroix, an attorney and Executive Vice President at RT ProExeca, as well as the author of the widely read blog, The D&O Diary.

Kevin joins host Owen Dacey and Philppe Gouraud, Chief Exccutive Officer, and Yoel Brightman, Director, at Rising Edge to discuss the state of the D&O market on both sides of the pond, and What to Watch Now in the World of D&O.

You can read Kevin's blogpost on this topic on his website: https://www.dandodiary.com/2022/09/articles/director-and-officer-liability/what-to-watch-now-in-the-world-of-do-11/

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This is part two of episode 10 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, all about litigation.

Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher are joined by Yoel Brightman, Director at Rising Edge, and Ron Rossi and Ed Filusch, from the New York firm Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP.

In part two Ron and Ed discuss the litigation itself, what are the challenges, pitfalls, common mistakes you see and how to address them. They also discuss the process and theory behind how you develop and then execute a strategy for resolution by adjudication/trial or by a negotiated resolution.

The Rising Edge D&O Podcast is presented by Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher, Executive Producer, and founder of the Global Captive Podcast.

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In episode 10 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast we have the first half of a two parter all about litigation.

Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher are joined by Yoel Brightman, Director at Rising Edge, and two lawyers from the New York firm Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP.

Ron Rossi and Ed Filusch discuss established risks that can lead to litigation such as anti-competitive behaviour, but also many of the emerging risks we see now coming out of the modern world such as mass remote working, social media and ESG.

The Rising Edge D&O Podcast is presented by Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher, Executive Producer, and founder of the Global Captive Podcast.

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In episode 9 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, the tables are turned on Owen as Richard interviews him for the Inside Track from the insurer's perspective in the event of a D&O claim

Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, discusses the first steps when an insured receives a claim or an investigation has begun, what the claims adjuster is examining and the information they are looking for, the importance of timely communication from all concerned, and some common missteps or obstacles in the process.

The Rising Edge D&O Podcast is presented by Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher, Executive Producer, and founder of the Global Captive Podcast.

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In episode 8 of the Rising Edge D&O Podcast, Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher are joined by Sarah Coutts, Head of Advocacy, FINPRO and Head of Management Liability Claims at Marsh McLennan in London.

Sarah provides listeners with the inside track of what is happening on the broker side when a claim or notification of possible claim is raised. Sarah also provides a new perspective of the insured's experience and how more care and attention from all concerned can smooth the process.

The Rising Edge D&O Podcast is presented by Owen Dacey, Head of Claims at Rising Edge, and Richard Cutcher, Executive Producer, and founder of the Global Captive Podcast.

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