In today’s global risk landscape, supply chains are under increased pressure from multiple sources. The recent implementation of tariffs and counter-tariffs have given rise to concerns about price increases for businesses across a wide range of industries. But insufficient visibility is hampering organizations’ ability to identify potential issues beyond their immediate suppliers, leaving them vulnerable to hidden risks and disruptions.

In this episode of Risk in Context, John Davies, Commercial Director for Marsh McLennan’s Sentrisk, speaks with Marsh’s James Crask, Lisa Caldwell, and Charlotte van Bouwel about the various risks that can impact supply chains. They discuss the visibility challenges that can hinder organizations’ ability to identify hidden risks and share actions that can help senior leaders mitigate these challenges and build more resilient supply chains.   

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To learn more about Sentrisk, and how it can help you uncover hidden supply chain vulnerabilities, visit our dedicated page, where you can request a demo.

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Organizations are facing significant challenges in the casualty risk landscape due to heightened litigation, longer claim cycles, and rising jury verdicts. To navigate this environment, senior leaders must proactively manage risks by minimizing incidents and addressing problematic claims early, leveraging data-driven insights to reduce catastrophic losses and refine risk strategies.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Chetna Gulati Kapoor, Luke Harrison, and Matthew Replogle share effective strategies that organizations should consider to control their casualty risks and discuss actions that senior leaders can take to optimize their casualty insurance program in line with evolving and emerging risks.

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Visit our dedicated page on marsh.com to learn more about the impacts that outsized jury verdicts could have on your organization.

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The energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation that necessitates collaboration among stakeholders, including traditional and non-traditional energy companies, and insurers to effectively identify and address the multifaceted risk that can disrupt the energy transition.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Amy Barnes, Andrew Herring, and Mike Kolodner, discuss the numerous risks that energy and power organizations face and the important role of the insurance industry in helping these businesses address their risks and continue to innovate. They also share some of the key learnings from last month’s CERAWeek.

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A resurgence of global mergers and acquisitions, that reflects heightened investor confidence and a return to normalcy in the transactional risk market, is accompanied by increased demand for transactional risk insurance solutions. At the same time, increased competition among insurers and more knowledgeable insurance buyers are leading to the creation of broader coverage options and tailored solutions to meet diverse needs across industries and regions.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Craig Schioppo, Alistair Lowry, David Lillo, Haoren Fu, and Eliza Grant discuss the changes taking place in the continuously evolving transactional risk markets, highlight some of the transactional trends in different regions, and consider how these trends could shape the future of the transactional risk insurance market.

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In the current complex geopolitical landscape, organizations face numerous risks that could threaten their operational stability and strategic planning. As emphasized in Marsh’s Political Risks Report 2025 businesses today need to adapt their risk management and insurance strategies in light of evolving global trade dynamics.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Angela Duca, Chris Coppock, and Catherine Cyphus outline the political risks organizations should monitor and share effective risk management strategies to navigate these challenges.

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In today’s changing risk environment, organizations are increasingly recognizing the benefits of using a captive as part of their risk management strategies. As interest in new captives grows, existing owners are keen to strategically assess and optimize their operations to adapt to shifting market conditions, leveraging innovations and emerging technologies that are transforming the captive landscape. Meanwhile, innovations and emerging technologies are reshaping the captive sector, presenting owners with fresh opportunities to enhance resilience and effectively navigate uncertainties.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh Captive Solutions’ Will Thomas-Ferrand, Michael Serricchio, and Rob Geraghty discuss the growing interest in captives by organizations of different sizes and across industries, explore the benefits of captives, and talk about the importance to optimize these vehicles to effectively address emerging and hard-to-insure risks.

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Extended warranty programs have emerged as a strategic solution that provides organizations, such as manufacturers, with an efficient way to maintain customer engagement well beyond the initial purchase. Further, the treasure-trove of data from extended warranty programs allow manufacturers to proactively address product issues and can be used by insurers to assess loss ratios and identify potential claims patterns, allowing them to make more informed underwriting decisions.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Phil Hobson, Arun Narayanan, and Alessandro Filon discuss the multifaceted benefits of warranty programs, explore how they can foster customer loyalty, and speak about the importance of data in identifying potential risks and informing product improvements.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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