

Insurance Covered
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Welcome to Insurance Covered! The podcast that looks at the inner workings of the insurance industry in a short and easy to follow format. Each week we explore an insurance related topic with the help of expert guests from across the market.Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to the insurance world we've got you covered. This podcast is a survivor's guide on what's going on in the market. A quick and easy way to keep up with the latest trends and learn more about different insurance related topics, from MGA's and micro insurance to upcoming trends and developments like ESG exposures. We also take you back in time to explore the rich history of the insurance market.We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you did, please subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 37min
100th Episode Special: On Being the Chairman of Lloyd's of London (With Bruce Carnegie-Brown)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this special episode Peter is joined by Bruce Carnegie-Brown and they discuss his role as the Chairman of Lloyd's.In this episode we cover:How Bruce came to be the Chairman of Lloyd'sThe role Lloyd's plays in the UK and global insurance market.Bruce's involvement in CUVVA, an app that allows users to purchase short term motor insurance.The future of Lloyd's of London and how they can remain relevant in the coming decadesThe current challenges facing the insurance market.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 33min
Florida: Insurance in the Sunshine State (With David Altmaier)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by David Altmaier, former Commissioner of Insurance for Florida State and now Consultant for the Southern Group-Florida. In this episode they will discuss the Florida insurance market and David's time as Insurance Commissioner. In this episode we cover:David's time at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.How David became Insurance Commissioner and what the role of commissioner entails.How the impact of hurricanes has affected the Florida insurance market both for insurers and insureds.To what extent Florida is the first State dealing with the consequences of climate change.How David as Insurance Commissioner responded to the insurance crisis in Florida.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 36min
Insurance and The Foundation of The United States (With Professor Hannah Farber)
Assistant Professor of History at Columbia University, Hannah Farber, discusses the role of insurance in the foundation of the United States. They explore the historical events leading to the American revolution, the significance of merchant insurer Robert Morris, and the impact of domestic US insurance on the country's development.

Nov 6, 2023 • 29min
Recruitment Special Part 2: Starting a Career in Insurance (With George Barker)
George Barker, Assistant Underwriter at Aspen Insurance, discusses his career path in the insurance industry, including his experience applying for a graduate scheme. He talks about the training involved in the scheme and his role as a crisis management underwriter. The episode also covers the different paths to start a career in insurance, such as apprenticeships and trainee positions, as well as the advantages of the industry like work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.

Oct 23, 2023 • 35min
Recruitment Special: why insurance should be a career of choice (With Caroline Wagstaff, Ben Bolton, Samantha Ridgewell & William Gallimore)
Explore the world of insurance recruitment with Caroline Wagstaff, Ben Bolton, Samantha Ridgewell, and William Gallimore. Topics include the challenges of attracting top talent, the current recruitment crisis, and the main issues hindering recruitment in the insurance market. Discover what the workforce may look like in 10 years and strategies to minimize the impact of these challenges.

Oct 9, 2023 • 25min
A Look at Friendly Societies (With Martin Shaw)
Martin Shaw, Head of Policy at the Association of Financial Mutuals, discusses friendly societies, their history, the role they play in the modern world, and how they are regulated.

Sep 25, 2023 • 36min
Women, Social Impact and Motor Insurance (With Sam White)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Sam White, Founder of Stella Insurance, and amongst other things they will be discussing motor insurance.In this episode we cover:How and why Sam founded StellaThe reasons Sam felt so passionate about setting up an insurance brand to represent women.Sam's analysis of the UK motor insurance marketThe leadership qualities we should be seeking in our future leadersWhat should come first in the corporate world profit or peopleWe hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 35min
The Future Of Flooding (With Ivan Haigh)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Ivan Haigh, Professor of Coastal Oceanography at the University of Southampton. In this episode we discuss the future of flooding.In this episode we cover:What is happening at the with sea levels and the causes in the change.What impact this is likely to have on society. What the future hold for rising sea levels and flooding.Ivan's article "Will London soon be underwater".How insurers can use data to prepare for such changes.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 6min
Meditations on Insurance And Society 8: The Unexpected Triumph Of Morality
Welcome to Insurance Covered summer special mini series Meditations on Insurance and Society. Normally on this podcast Peter is joined by a guest to discuss an aspect of the wonderful world of insurance. But, this August, we are doing something different. Instead of our normal fortnightly podcast, we are releasing an 8 episode mini series focusing on the role that insurance has played throughout history in shaping society. They will incorporate a bit of history, a bit of philosophy, some psychology, a lot of insurance and… who knows what else.In part eight we look at:the future of insurance the rise of morality within insuranceinsurance and ESGinsurance as a moral system?The social purpose of insuranceInsurance and climate changeWe hope you enjoy the first of our summer special series and will follow along with new episodes releasing every Monday and Thursday throughout August.Regular episodes will resume in September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 3min
Meditations on Insurance And Society 7: Towards A Philosophy Of Insurance
Welcome to Insurance Covered summer special mini series Meditations on Insurance and Society. Normally on this podcast Peter is joined by a guest to discuss an aspect of the wonderful world of insurance. But, this August, we are doing something different. Instead of our normal fortnightly podcast, we are releasing an 8 episode mini series focusing on the role that insurance has played throughout history in shaping society. They will incorporate a bit of history, a bit of philosophy, some psychology, a lot of insurance and… who knows what else.In part seven we look at:The philosophical thinking behind insurancethe framework for understanding why insurance is such a potent force in societyThe five F words that help us understand the philosophy behind insurance: Fragility, Fear, Future, Faith and Freedom insurance as a mirror to our own insecurities We hope you enjoy the first of our summer special series and will follow along with new episodes releasing every Monday and Thursday throughout August.Regular episodes will resume in September Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


