Risk in Context Podcast

Generative AI can present transformative opportunities for enhanced business growth, operational efficiencies, and much more. However, as with other emerging technologies, generative AI also presents challenges and risks.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Jaymin Kim, Senior Vice President of Emerging Technologies with Marsh's Global Cyber Insurance Center, speaks with Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer's Transformation Services business, and David Stone, Office of the CISO at Google Cloud. They explore some of the latest trends in the generative AI landscape, the potential impacts on work and the workforce, and the risks and opportunities that organizations should consider.

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The global construction industry continues to face a significant talent shortage. And as different regions invest in major infrastructure projects, the need for skilled talent continues to grow.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Christopher Davis and Joao Buzio and Mercer’s Greg Hendrickson discuss some of the primary people-related challenges that companies may encounter when undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. They also provide guidance on how organizations can effectively tackle these challenges in order to attract and retain the necessary skills for their projects.

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Catastrophic events — ranging from tropical and other storms, to earthquakes, wildfires, and more — can have devastating consequences for organizations, impacting their people, properties, and operations. The pace of recovery following such an event is typically dependent on well-developed preparedness plans that identify potential vulnerabilities and take preemptive action to address them.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Robert Gall, Neil Greaves, Karl Bryant, and Rich Wall and Guy Carpenter’s Josh Darr discuss the importance of robust preparedness plans, the need to quantify losses, and share insights to improve resiliency ahead of a potential catastrophic event, including the upcoming Atlantic hurricane and wildfire seasons.

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Organizations today generate and have access to extensive amounts of data. And when this information is properly analyzed, it can provide senior leaders, including risk managers, with critical insights that can aid decision-making processes to help organizations better identify and address both evolving and emerging risks.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Raj Lakhani and Diego Montemurri and Gruppo Iren’s Paolo Cova discuss why a robust analytics program is critical for developing today's and tomorrow's risk management strategies and gaining support for proposed investments.

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In today's rapidly changing global landscape, businesses are increasingly exposed to political risks that can impact their existing or planned investments. These risks are further amplified by state-led economic policies, unpredictable conflicts, and the 2024 election year, which will see over 60 countries going to the polls. To successfully navigate these challenges, it is crucial for business leaders to have a robust strategy in place.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Robert Perry, Chris Coppock, and James Lloyd discuss the main political risks faced by businesses worldwide and how businesses can effectively navigate this adverse environment, mitigate risk, and make the most of opportunities by leveraging a robust political risk and trade insurance program.

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As the world continues to face multiple and interconnected crises, organizations are being challenged to revisit their resiliency plans and ensure that these will respond effectively to today’s emerging and evolving risks. And considering the fast-changing nature of today’s challenges, resiliency plans need to be risk-agnostic, allowing organizations to be agile in adapting them to the crisis they are facing.

Marsh’s Cathy Cyphus, Nicholas Martin, and Renata Elias discuss talk about the need for organizations to build well-structured and holistic resiliency plans that allow them to respond to multiple crises.

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Emerging technology is revolutionizing the aviation industry but also introducing new risks, underscoring the importance that these are carefully considered, tested, and properly trained on, especially when being introduced into such a safety-critical environment. Marsh’s Andy James, Kinga Kolasa-Sokolowska, and Greg Wyght and Oliver Wyman’s Rory Heilakka discuss the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies for the aviation industry.

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Gender diversity is critical in fostering innovation, bringing together different perspectives, and creating a more inclusive work environment. When individuals feel comfortable sharing their ideas, being vulnerable, and speaking their truth, organizations — including those in the risk and insurance industry — can avoid groupthink and improve decision-making.

In this episode of Risk in Context to mark International Women’s Day, Marsh’s Kelly Looney, Liz Walker, Megan McClellan, Jane Smith, Kaj Patel-Wright, and Amirah Kamarudin, a Senior Broker within Marsh Asia's Aviation and Space Practice talk about the importance of gender diversity, the need for female role models and diverse succession plans, and the challenges and opportunities for women advancing their careers.

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Economic uncertainty and financial challenges have contributed to shifts in the transactional market, with merger and acquisition activity across the globe slowing down in 2023 from the highs seen earlier in the decade. However, demand for transactional risk insurance has remained high as both buyers and sellers recognize the benefits of purchasing robust coverage for their transaction.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Craig Schioppo, Craig Warnke, Martha Barajas, Hans Swolin, Leo Flindall, Kane Sim, and Haoren Fu discuss transactional risk trends across different regions and share advice for companies looking to manage their transactional risks throughout 2024 and beyond.

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Interest in setting up a captive insurance vehicle has increased in recent years. And while traditionally mainly larger organizations were the ones setting up captives, now many smaller organizations are reaping the benefits of such a risk retention entity.

In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Ellen Charnley and Mike Serricchio discuss the value of captives regardless of the size of an organization or the market cycle.

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