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In the recent podcast, our experts explore the economic and market implications of the outcome of the US election on the US, Eurozone and China. Håkan Hedström, Head of Asia Pacific Market StrategyRoss Hutchison, Head of Eurozone Market Strategy & EconomicsThomas Liebi, Head of US & UK Market StrategyGuy Miller, Chief Market Strategist and Head of MacroeconomicsRelated links:https://www.zurich.com/economics-and-markets/overview

In this recent podcast, our experts explore the growing interest in captives among Spanish companies and broader trends across Europe. They discuss the potential for Spain to emerge as the next major captive domicile. The conversation also delves into recent captive formations and the reasons behind Luxembourg being chosen as a preferred domicile. Join us to gain valuable insights into these exciting developments.Podcast Speakers:Adriana Scherzinger, Group Head of Captives, Zurich Commercial InsuranceAnna-Marie Jarvis, Head of Commercial Insurance Spain, Zurich Insurance CompanyMario Ramirez, Risk & Assets Manager at Exolum and Vice President of AGERS Originally published in GCP Short: Spain's captive evolution - Captive Intelligence on November 18, 2024.Related links:Read our recent summary on our 2024 Captives Report here: Spotlight on Captives 2024 - Managing an uncertain global risk landscapeLearn more about our Captives Services here: Zurich Captives Services | Zurich InsuranceFollow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with our latest updates: Commercial Insurance LinkedIn showcase page

In a world where globalization and digital transformation are making our supply chains more interconnected than ever, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. It's not just about ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services; it's about safeguarding business continuity, protecting brand reputation, and ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction.Podcast Speakers:Camilla Chandra, Head of Marine EMEA, Zurich Insurance CompanyBjörn Hartong, Global Head of RE Marine, Security & Supply Chain, Zurich Resilience SolutionsTaylor Sjoberg, former Senior Marine Risk Engineer, Zurich Resilience Solutions, USModerated by Daniela Wedema, Head of Market Management, Commercial Insurance, Zurich Insurance CompanyRelated linksZurich Commercial Insurance LinkedIn: Zurich Commercial Insurance | LinkedInRead the summary of the podcast here: Supply Chain Security: As Crime Rises, Businesses Strengthen Resilience | Zurich Insurance

Protection gaps are the divide between economic losses and the insured coverage available to mitigate them. Climate related protection gaps are widening. There's an increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events and natural disasters. As a result, more people are vulnerable to the financial consequences.Listen to our first episode featuring Paolo Mantero, Group Chief Strategy Officer, and Dirk De Nil, Global Head of Zurich Resilience Solutions, in conversation with Vincent Landon about how technological innovations can help insurers close protection gaps.Related linksBlue Marble: https://bluemarblemicro.com/XFarm: https://xfarm.ag/enZurich Innovation Championship: https://www.zurich.com/campaigns/zicZurich's Climate Transition Plan: https://www.zurich.com/sustainability/strategy-and-governance/climate-transition-planEconomist Impact Report: https://www.zurich.com/knowledge/topics/climate-change/resilience-from-the-ground-upGoogle DeepMind: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/graphcast-ai-model-for-faster-and-more-accurate-global-weather-forecasting/

Helene Westerlind, CEO da Zurich Portugal, é a convidada do sexto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, onde partilha a sua visão sobre o papel dos líderes na promoção do bem-estar mental e o compromisso assumido pela Zurich Portugal em relação ao bem-estar mental. À conversa com a animadora de rádio Joana Cruz, a CEO da Zurich Portugal partilha ainda algumas das estratégias diárias que usa para manter um estilo de vida mentalmente saudável, deixando alguns conselhos e explica como o bem-estar mental é promovido como parte integrante da estratégia da Zurich em Portugal. 

No quinto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, Joana Cruz conversa com Andreia Jaqueta Ferreira, Diretora de Programas EPIS – Empresários Pela Inclusão Social, e Daniel Rijo, Membro do Conselho Executivo da Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo–Comportamental e Professor da Universidade de Coimbra, sobre o modo como a literacia emocional pode contribuir para um futuro com adultos mais equilibrados e, por consequência, mais felizes e bem-sucedidos.Descubra como a promoção de estratégias de regulação emocional contribui para um ensino mais equilibrado e que impacto tem a sensibilização que fazemos com o “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas” entre os mais jovens.

No quarto episódio do podcast “Por ti”, Fernanda Ferrão, professora e diretora do Agrupamento de Escolas de Valadares, e Pedro Palrão, psicólogo clínico, que acompanha de perto a implementação do “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas”,  conversam com Joana Cruz sobre como a escola e a família podem influenciar o bem-estar mental dos mais jovens. Descubra, através do exemplo do Agrupamento de Escolas de Valadares, que desafios enfrentam os professores e auxiliares nas escolas e fique também a conhecer boas práticas que podem ser adotadas pelas comunidades escolares para promover o bem-estar dos alunos. Neste episódio, são ainda partilhadas algumas estratégias que as famílias podem aplicar, promovendo estilos de vida mentalmente equilibrados entre as crianças e os jovens.  

Ana Rita Martins, Psicóloga Clínica e membro da Unidade de Psicologia Clínica Cognitivo-Comportamental (UpC3) da Universidade de Coimbra, e Carla Capítulo, Claims Governance & Quality Assurance analyst da Zurich e voluntária da Missão Azul, o clube de voluntariado da Zurich Portugal, são as convidadas do terceiro episódio do podcast “Por ti”.À conversa com Joana Cruz, as nossas convidadas falam sobre a importância de despertar consciências para o facto de todos podermos assumir o papel de agentes de mudança na promoção do bem-estar mental e contribuir para ambientes mais saudáveis e equilibrados.  O impacto positivo do “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas” está também em destaque neste episódio.

No segundo episódio do Podcast "Por ti", convidámos Esther e Manuel, dois jovens estudantes do 3º ciclo, que depois de terem integrado o “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas”, aceitaram partilhar a sua visão sobre bem-estar mental.Ao longo da conversa com a moderadora Joana Cruz, Esther e Manuel falam sobre hobbies e a importância que assumem em estilos de vida mais equilibrados, partilham as perspectivas sobre bem-estar mental e deixam alguns conselhos, tanto para os mais novos como para os adultos. Neste episódio, houve ainda tempo para o “Ping-pong do bem-estar mental”.

No primeiro episódio do Podcast "Por ti", exploramos a importância do bem-estar mental e da sua ligação com a felicidade, desmistificando conceitos e destacando o papel vital do  “Por ti - Programa de Promoção de Bem-estar Mental nas Escolas” nas comunidades escolares.Moderado por Joana Cruz, diretamente dos escritórios da Zurich em Portugal, o episódio conta com dois convidados: Liliana Silva, Head of Sustainability and Talent da Zurich Portugal, e Diogo Simões Pereira, Diretor Geral da Associação EPIS - Empresários Pela Inclusão Social. Nesta conversa, os convidados partilham as suas perspectivas sobre a importância do bem-estar dos jovens e o êxito da implementação do programa "Por ti".

There's no doubt that 2023 has been a tough year – and the challenges continue. In this final episode of The Risk Opportunity, financial analyst and broadcaster Danni Hewson talks to Amar Rahman, Zurich Insurance's Global Head of Climate Resilience for Zurich Resilience Solutions, and KPMG's Owen Matthews about running a business in the age of the polycrisis, and the tools required to build a more resilient future.

As the pressure mounts to hit net-zero targets, initiatives such as the US's Inflation Reduction Act and the EU's Green Deal Industrial Plan indicate the importance nations and political institutions are fixing on businesses to support the climate transition. Inspired by new research from Zurich Insurance Group and Horizon Group, financial analyst and broadcaster Danni Hewson discusses operational challenges, regional disparities and the new role of the risk manager with Anita Horgosi, Zurich's Sustainability Business Development Director for Zurich Resilience Solutions, and Fabienne Serfaty, a strategic consultant and private investor with a long-term commitment to reaching net zero.

There are a whole host of benefits that can be achieved through the adoption of relevant technology solutions. Drawing upon Penny Seach's insights on how digital innovation drives and enhances the art of underwriting offering more opportunities and benefits to clients. This episode is part of ‘Zurich Talks Podcasts – Digital Innovator series'. Zurich Talks is a platform underscoring Zurich's ambition to become one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Hear more!

Stephanie Lloyd, CEO of LiveWell by Zurich, sits down with Moderator and Journalist, Olivia Kinghorst to discuss on how digital innovation empowers people protection. Technological and digital advances have truly transformed insurance. Never has it been more critical to invest in the future. This episode is part of ‘Zurich Talks Podcasts – Digital Innovator series'. Zurich Talks is a platform underscoring Zurich's ambition to become one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. Hear more!

Technological and digital advances have truly transformed the way we work and live our lives. Never has it been more critical to invest in the future. Our (audio) insights can help businesses and society navigate technological disruption and seize opportunities to empower growth.

The race is on to reach the Paris Agreement's target of limiting global warming to 2°C or below – but our survival doesn't just depend on cutting emissions. Financial analyst and broadcaster Danni Hewson talks to Amar Rahman, Zurich Insurance's Global Head of Climate Resilience for Zurich Resilience Solutions, and Dr David Lallemant, Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore who has developed models to better understand and reduce disaster risk. They explore what adaptation and resilience looks like in the context of climate change, and the technologies that could save us.

Join Ben Busfield, Global Customer Claims Executive, Sally Roberts, Senior Casualty Underwriter, Darren Bailey, Senior Casualty Claims Technician, and Ainhoa Pinilla Sanchez, Senior Claims Adjuster, as they discuss FINC, why customers need this insurance, the claims we are seeing, how claims are handled, misconceptions of FINC and much more.

Hear from our experts in Zurich Resilience Solutions and across the business about how organisations can manage critical suppliers to reduce risk, and also what does the future of supply chain management look like.

Welcome to The Risk OpportunityHow do companies use risk to create resilience? How can they turn adversity into opportunity? Bloomberg Media Studios and Zurich host this series of conversations that explore the global risks affecting us all. From climate change, to conflict, from technology to security, each episode will ask the experts how we can face the future better prepared.Listen to our first episode - Using Risk to Build ResilienceWe are living in an age of unprecedented change. As we confront familiar challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates, how can we minimize their impact on the modern world? Financial analyst and broadcaster Danni Hewson sits down with global risk experts, John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich Insurance Company and Dr Sarah Gordon, CEO at Satarla, to explore how these challenges can offer an opportunity to build resilience – and even change for the better.

The Zurich Resilience Solutions team chat about how we can become resilient to, and plan for, supply chain disruption.Hear from Alan Ross (host), Insights Consultant, Nnamdi Ahuchogu, Supply Chain Specialist, Vicky Gibson, Business Continuity and Enterprise Risk Management Specialist, and Alastair Thompson, Zurich UK Large Complex Claims Manager.

The Zurich Resilience Solutions team chat about the increasing importance of sustainability in supply chains.Hear from Alan Ross (host), Insights Consultant, Nnamdi Ahuchogu, Supply Chain Specialist, Chris Minter, Head of Sustainable Sourcing  and Spencer Owner, Head of Commercial Claims Relationship Management, Zurich UK

Working towards a universal metric to quantify nature's impact on climate change is an essential ingredient in the search for sustainability.

A job in the commercial insurance industry can be termed an “accidental occupation” for many people who find themselves working there, and rare is the tale of an enterprising young person who set their sights on making a career of it. But there are exceptions, and their experience shows that attitudes about insurance are often misplaced and the business's role in society is generally underrated.

A look at what organizations and communities should do to adapt to extreme-weather events and the role that insurers can play in making the world more resilient to the effects of climate change.

China's property crisis keeps evolving. So far, an escalation of the latest mortgage boycott could be avoided through intervention by China's authorities. 

Julien Seetharamdoo,  Head of European Market Strategy and Thomas Liebi, Head of US & UK Market Strategy

As the recent increase in commodity prices proves to be a double-edged sword for LatAm, with winners and losers, we examine its economic and financial impacts.

In the wake of the Ukraine crisis, pandemic challenges, supply chain woes and cyber risks, how can businesses adapt to risk and build resilience. We are joined by Guy Miller, Chief Market Strategist and Head of Macroeconomics, and Eugenie Molyneux, Chief Risk Officer of Commercial Insurance – from Zurich Insurance Group.

After years of large losses, commercial insurers in Spain are being more selective about what they cover, while helping companies improve their risk profiles to make them more attractive to the insurance market, a panel of experts from Zurich Resilience Solutions points out. To find out more, listen to our Commercial Insurance podcast featuring our experts from the Spanish team.

COVID-19 has widened fissures within societies and between nations in a way that risks hobbling international collaboration on critical challenges. What actions need to be taken to mitigate this? With John Scott and Guy Miller

Climate change is the number one risk we face as a species, according to the World Economic Forum's annual Global Risks Report. We look at what a ‘disorderly transition' to net-zero might look like, and also examine the new risks posed by rapidly changing technology.With Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer at Zurich Insurance Group and Carolina Klint, Risk Management Leader, Continental Europe, Marsh

In this podcast Zaheer Hashmi (Senior Claims Handler, UK Speciality Lines Claims, Zurich Insurance) and Roddy Priestley (Director of Cyber Security at S-RM) explore the behaviors of a threat actor, and provide useful tips on how to organizations can secure their environment and mitigate exposure to cyber threats.

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 andJohanna 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. 

Sustainability touches businesses as whole and thus it needs to be addressed holistically. Gabrielle Durisch our Global Head of Sustainability for Commercial Insurance at Zurich Insurance Group speaks about how companies address sustainability from a risk management perspective and what needs to be considered for the transition to a more sustainable future. 

A detailed look at the steps companies can take to build resilience to the diverse number of risks that could bring on the next global crisis. With Eugenie Molyneux and Guy Miller.

The principal shortcomings in the response to COVID-19, and the emerging opportunities that can leave the world more resilient to future risk

In this episode, John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich, discusses the impact Covid-19 has had and will continue to have on our environment.

In this episode, Alix Bedford, Risk Proposition Manager, Zurich Municipal, discusses how we can Build Back Better to make our properties more sustainable. From implementing new technology to switching to green energy suppliers, there is a lot that needs to be considered.

In this episode, Amar Rahman, Global Practice Leader Natural Hazards, Zurich Risk Engineering, and Belinda Bates, Senior Climate Risk Analyst Climate Risks, explain the three steps required to build a climate resilience strategy.

This episode explains how to measure the potential impact a flood may have on your buildings, machinery, equipment, employees and residents. And, looks at the actions organizations can take to mitigate flood risks.

David Hounsell, Senior Liability Risk Engineer, joins this episode to discuss how organizations may need to adapt to protect their employees and residents. These ideas range from changing shift and travel patterns, to adapting PPE and buildings.

In this episode, Jen Clark, Risk Analyst for Zurich Risk Engineering UK, talks through the varied risks windstorms pose to the UK. How they can impact all areas of the country – not just the coast – and how the time they reach their peak is critical to protecting lives.