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Drew Schnehage started her insurance career in South Africa and is now managing director of Innovation Group in Australia, a firm specialising in third party claims administration. Schnehage has three decades of insurance industry experience. In this IB Talk episode she discussed career challenges, including gender discrimination, mid-career plateaus and the importance of finding joy in work and life. Schnehage also shared a career tip that she said she’ll never forget.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Shipping losses hit record low • AI trust lower in high-tech countries – report • Tokio Marine cuts ties with NZIA • Special forces diver to Marsh risk leader • APAC insurers can withstand a 10% drop in regional equity markets – S&P • Howden announces UK launch of telematics solution • WTW launches world-first parametric insurance solution • Ireland's "insurance crisis" pushing likes of Beyoncé away These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

Nic Martin’s career has involved leading navy clearance divers with special forces teams. In 2003 he helped the SAS take control of a North Korean drug boat. Martin told IB Talk this risk management experience helped prepare him for his current role as head of strategic risk consulting in the Pacific for the global brokerage Marsh. In this episode, Martin shared navy stories and discussed industry challenges, including cyber.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Revealed – global insurance premium income • Are gains in life expectancy on the horizon? • China insurance sector posts $4 trillion net worth in Q1 • WTW launches intangible asset coverage • InsurTech Corridor announces second wave of participants • One in five crimes experienced by HNW clients happened at second home – study • Over 1,500 international actuaries to discuss key global issues These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Human error, inaction top cyber vulnerabilities – report • Revealed – factors behind underwriting loss for P&C industry • Repairable EV collision claims on the rise – report • Are insurance customers ready for generative AI? • Aon launches climate innovation hub in Singapore • IBC urges Atlantic Canada to prepare for wildfires • Gallagher merges with Aussie insurance group • AXA XL expands cyber capabilities in Europe and Australia These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

The property and casualty insurance market has undergone some serious changes in recent times. With many shifts to the geopolitical landscape, particularly in Asia, and surrounding industries like manufacturing - a whole plethora of new insurance risks are emerging. Join the Hartford Fire Insurance Company for this exclusive podcast discussing the ever-changing P&C market and how insurers can best prepare for the future. Gain essential insights on: • The potential new risks linked to capacity loss of moving/downsizing, building new construction, changing infrastructure, managing operations, etc. • Exploring the opportunities for investment and trade flow in new/different markets. • Breaking down the potentially over-saturated topic of the supply chain – and so much more.

Duck Creek Technologies talks about the continued importance of robust corporate cyber risk management protocols as the cyber insurance market evolves.

It’s just over a year since Lismore was inundated by Australia’s record 2022 floods. At IB’s Innovation Summit in Sydney, IB Talk caught up with broker Daniel Berry. His family’s firm, Dudgeon Berry Insurance Group, is on the main street of this northern NSW town. Berry discussed how his brokerage and customers are recovering, the future of flood insurance, parametric possibilities and other industry challenges.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: -Insurers increasingly focused on back-office automation – report -Aerial imaging sector to hit US$8.1bn by 2030 -Insurance analytics market growing – report -AXA Climate extends partnership with satellite data firm These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

In this #IBTalk episode, Needham Group MD Neal Lowe reveals the power of community broking and his secret ingredient for successful M&A

Risk services firm Sigma7 has global clients across sectors like defense, mining and technology. Andrew Tait, partner and integrated risk leader is a former managing director at Marsh. He spoke to IB Talk about geopolitical risks, the recent RIMs conference in Atlanta, climate change challenges and his firm’s growing team in Australia.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Financial services sector's top concerns revealed • Revealed – how much is personal data worth on the dark web? • Rising tourism drives travel insurance market forward • Gallagher partners with World Rugby • Davies bolsters global captive business with key buy • Bank of England gives insurers a reality check on pensions push • Stormy summer sees 402% rise in insurance claims These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

In order for underwriters to mitigate risks accurately and efficiently, they need accurate knowledge and data to work with. When dealing with multiple complex claims, there are many different steps where mistakes can happen, and things can go wrong. Join Christine Byun and Justen Nestico for this informative podcast discussing the key benefits of predictive modeling. Discover how data-driven results can help underwriters make educated decisions to better understand risks and improve loss ratio and profitability. The podcast covers: • The value predictive modeling provides as well as the challenges facing underwriters • The importance of accurate data and the need for transparency and trust during the underwriting process • How professionals can use predictive modeling to ensure ethical and non-bias results when applied to underwriting – and so much more Don’t miss this highly informative podcast and discover what makes predictive modeling such a powerful tool in the modern insurance industry.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • London marine insurers pinpoint Sudan concerns • Top D&O risks revealed • Chubb publishes Q1 2023 trading results • AIG forms new MGA as it finalizes Stone Point agreement • Lloyd's market posts improved underwriting results in 2022 • Gallagher releases workplace wellbeing guide • IBC calls on Atlantic Canada to prepare for flood season • Alliant Insurance Services launches reinsurance brokerage division • Manulife seeks reestablishment in Hong Kong • Allianz launches program for young LGBTQ+ athletes These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: • Q1 catastrophe losses hit 12-year high • Revealed – top risks facing the construction and engineering sector • Aviation insurance – how are Sudan conflict, Russia-Ukraine aircraft lawsuits pressuring the market? • P&C losses to improve in 2023 – report • How can we insure the sharing economy? • Meet the top insurance leaders from around the globe • Searches for higher D&O coverage limits double after SVB collapse • Almost six in 10 say ESG is critical to their firms – Aon • Revealed – Canadians' misconceptions about auto insurance These stories and more on the Insurance Business website. Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. SC

The sharing economy has boomed in the past decade, as services like Airbnb and Uber become part of our daily lives. But with this unique business model comes distinct risks and challenges with insurance. Join Susan Brodahl of Heffernan insurance Brokers in delving into this complex but timely topic.

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: PV losses rival catastrophe losses in some regions – Howden A comprehensive benefits strategy must address employee stress – report Hagerty cuts workforce by 4% Coalition launches new AI initiative Allianz Trade in Canada celebrates 100 years Many young Australians choose expensive hobbies over insurance – Allianz CN spending on Hong Kong insurance returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 – insider These stories and more on the Insurance Business website.  Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. SC

Join Billy Worthington, VP at Falvey Insurance Group, on this episode of IBATalk as he shares insights on the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain, including changes in consumer buying behavior, freight consolidation, and the rise of 3PL and tech aggregators. He also discusses embedded insurance, carrier vetting, and shipper insurance purchasing behavior to help you navigate these disruptions and manage risks effectively. Don't miss this expert's advice and solutions. Listen now to the latest episode of IBATalk.

How a local broker deals with flood and cyber challenges

Insurance Business brings you a weekly news roundup from across the global insurance industry including: -Reinsurers mark 10-year record for 2022 – report -Catastrophe losses drive 2021 P&C insurer impairments – report -Marsh McLennan reveals report on ESG activities -Munich Re concludes Net-Zero Insurance Alliance membership -Zurich latest to leave Net-Zero Insurance Alliance These stories and more on the Insurance Business website.  Liked this episode of IB Talk? Don’t miss upcoming episodes, as well as a weekly news roundup from across the globe – just be sure to follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.