Podcast
Insurance Covered
Hosted by RPC - Law firm · EN
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.
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Women in insurance (With Sandra Lewin)
Oct 2000:40:26Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Sandra Lewin, Founder of 100 Women in Insurance. They discuss Sandra's journey into the insurance industry, her motivations for advocating for women, and the importance of celebrating female talent. The conversation covers statistics on women in the insurance market, the challenges they face, and the role of men in achieving gender equality. Sandra shares insights on the retention of female talent and the impact of societal structures on women's careers. The episode concludes with advice for both men and women in the industry.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.
Transcribe →A look at a Lloyd's Managing Agent (With Lorraine Harfitt)
Oct 600:36:07Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this episode, Peter Mansfield interviews Lorraine Harfitt, CEO of Asta, to explore the role of Lloyd's Managing Agents. Lorraine shares her journey in the insurance industry, the structure of Lloyd's, and the responsibilities of managing agents. The conversation delves into the differences between managing agents and members agents, the history of managing agents, and the regulatory framework governing them. Lorraine also discusses the future of Asta and the Lloyd's market, highlighting opportunities for young professionals in the insurance sector.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.
Transcribe →The top three employment issues for insurers in 2025 (With Kelly Thomson)
Feb 3, 202500:39:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Kelly Thomson, Partner is RPC's employment team and they discuss the top three employment issues for insurers in 2025In this episode we cover:The right to disconnect.Nuances between different countries implementation of the right to disconnect.The evolving DEI landscape.The workplace as a safe haven for vulnerable employees.The gender balance and equality landscape.Changes the new Employee Rights Bill will have in the UK.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.
Transcribe →A look at the Piper Alpha disaster (With John Lane)
Jan 20, 202500:30:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by John Lane, and they discuss the Piper Alpha disaster of 1988.In this episode we cover:What Piper Alpha was.What happened in 1988.The impact the disaster had on society.The role insurance played in the aftermath.The impact the Piper Alpha disaster had on safety regulation on this type of platform.How this disaster shaped the future of insurance.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.
Transcribe →Forever Chemicals: understanding and responding to the threat of PFAs (With Crispin Halsall)
Jan 6, 202500:52:13Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In the first episode of season 6, Peter is joined by Crispin Halsall, and in this episode they discuss all things forever chemicals and PFAS.In this episode we cover:What is meant by the term Forever Chemicals and PFAS.Why PFAS are called forever chemicalsThe extent of PFAS contamination. (Every human has trace amounts of PFAS in their body).What regulators can do to tackle this problem.Expected PFAs claims volumes are set to increase.What the future of PFAs looks likeWe 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.
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The insurance of Christmas
Dec 16, 202400:43:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this special Christmas episode Peter is joined by an ensemble cast of insurance experts to discuss the insurance of the core elements of Christmas, from the tree and the presents under it, to the turkey and wine enjoyed at the dinner table.The guests include: Gordon Steward - the insurance of Christmas trees. Angus Withington KC - the insurance of presents.Toby Behrmann - the insurance of wine.Camilla Curry - the insurance of turkeys. Alex Nott - the insurance of vegetables.Jonathan Kelly - the insurance of cheese. Alexandra Richards - the insurance of Whiskey. 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.
Transcribe →Better data, better decisions (With Tom Wilde)
Dec 2, 202400:33:50Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Tom Wilde, CEO of Indico Data and in this episode they discuss the importance of having high quality data. In this episode we cover:The importance of good data for making informed decisions in insurance.The role of AI in revolutionising data processing and making data more useable and accessible.The need for insurers to leverage better data for competitive advantage.The importance of having a data strategy in place.How good data can positively impact insurance (underwriting decisions, reserving).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.
Transcribe →Crafting the perfect policy wording (With Caroline Bell)
Nov 18, 202400:31:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Caroline Bell, Head of Wordings at QBE. In this episode they discuss all things policy wordings. In this episode we cover:The drafting of insurance policies.The importance of avoiding ambiguity.The structure of traditional insurance policies.The differences with parametric insurance policies. Potential skill shortages in the wordings market.The extent to which AI can help with policy drafting. 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.
Transcribe →Navigating risk in the energy transition (With Joe Dutton)
Nov 4, 202400:34:41Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Joe Dutton, Energy Innovation Lead, at AXIS and in this episode they discuss a recent report Joe co-wrote, Navigating Risk in the Energy Transition.In this episode we cover:The key findings of the report.Climate change as a driver of change and a source of risk.Whether the deployment of renewables is accelerating despite challenges.How insurance can play a strategic role in energy transition.You can read the full report hereWe 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.
Transcribe →The insurance of systemic risks (Trevor Maynard)
Oct 21, 202400:35:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Trevor Maynard, Senior Insurance Advisor at Insurtech Sotera and Vice Chair and Executive Director at Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies. In this episode they discuss systemic risks.In this episode we cover:What systemic risk actually is.Recent examples of systemic risks in todays society.How the definition of systemic risk has changed over the years.The 4 reports written by the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies and Lloyds of London on: volcanoes, economic stagnation, climate and cyber. 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.
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