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 and impactful businesses in the world.

The world may be moving to a net-zero economy, but companies must still adapt to the effects of long-term climate change.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sustainability podcaster Fergal Byrne is joined by Zurich’s Charlotta Groth and John Scott to look at the state of net-zero in 2021.

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

Identifying the practical steps that employers can take to meet workers’ needs in the rapidly changing topography of todays’ digital society.

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.