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Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd

A regular podcast for business leaders exploring how businesses can harness risks and use them to their advantage. In each episode Howden Insurance Brokers will discuss a topical challenge or issue and what business leaders can do to overcome it.https://www.howdengroup.com/uk-en

  1. 10 JUL

    The challenges facing care workers and the importance of staff wellbeing

    What happens when those who care for others need help themselves? Understand how care providers can ensure they prioritise staff wellbeing and what the risk and insurance impacts are when these initiatives are not put in place.   Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care, our latest care sector podcast dives into the critical yet often overlooked world of care workers. With the expertise of Karolina Gerlich, CEO of the Care Workers’ Charity and Sabrina Meetaroo, Associate Director, Head of Risk & Claims Advocacy, Howden Health & Care.  We discuss the essential work that The Care Workers’ Charity does to support the social care workforce and the key findings from their Wellbeing Report published earlier this year. The conversation then moves to workforce wellbeing and the connection this has on business and operational risk.  Finally, we provide a summary of the future developments within the care sector and what providers need to continue to do to help their workers meet the complex challenges that they face.

    29 min

  2. 18 JUN

    We need to speak about the Defective Premises Act - Part 2

    The Supreme Court’s ruling in URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21 has been highly anticipated and is now regarded as one of the most significant construction law rulings in recent years. It marks the Court's first major interpretation of both the Defective Premises Act 1972 and Building Safety Act 2022. Morgan Taylor, Claims and Technical Executive at Howden, and Jonathan Carrington, Senior Associate at RPC, examine the background to the case, the Court’s findings, and the potential implications for construction and property professionals moving forward.

    35 min

  3. 18 JUN

    We need to speak about the Defective Premises Act - Part 1

    The Defective Premises Act 1972 has been around for nearly half a century, and yet has become a central focus recently following the Supreme Court’s decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. The May 2025 judgment has brought renewed attention to previously untested aspects of the legislation, with significant implications for the construction and property sector. Morgan Taylor, Claims and Technical Executive at Howden, is joined by Jonathan Carrington, Senior Associate at RPC, to explain the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA) and its importance, looking at the duty introduced by the Building Safety Act (2022), who is owed this DPA duty, and whether is it a DPA duty of strict or reasonable care.

    22 min

  4. 21 MAY

    Care Homes in Crisis: Financial Challenges and Future Viability

    Care providers in the UK are facing more and more challenges to remain a commercially viable business. Understand the steps they should take to address these challenges while avoiding the risk of underinsurance. Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care.  With the expertise of Nadra Ahmed, Executive Co-Chairman of the National Care Association, and David Taylor, Executive Director, Head of Howden UK Health & Care. We provide an overview of the impacts of the workforce and funding issues that care businesses face and the effect it has on a wide-ranging sector facing various risks.  We discuss the work that the National Care Association does to support an industry battling with the erosion of appeal for its workforce and how the different services and levels of support that they offer helps to ensure no provider feels alone. We then discuss the proactive steps providers can take to ensure they have adequate insurance.  Finally, the discussion moves onto what the future holds for the care sector and how care providers need to continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of our population.

    33 min

  5. 28 JAN

    The Tangenty Tangents of Audit - navigating regulatory risks and the impact of AI

    Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Richard Highley and Julian Bubb-Humfreys from DAC Beachcroft as well as Thomas Plewman from Brick Court Chambers to discuss audit reform and emerging trends in regulation. Here we look at changing regulatory risks and explore how AI might impact the regulatory environment and look at emerging trends.

    30 min

  6. 28 JAN

    The Tangenty Tangents of Audit - the landscape of civil claims and risk mitigation strategies

    In the second of a two-part series Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Richard Highley and Julian Bubb-Humfreys from DAC Beachcroft as well as Thomas Plewman from Brick Court Chambers to discuss audit reform and emerging trends in regulation. In this episode, we explore the current state of civil claims and discuss risk-mitigation strategies.  If you missed the first in the series, find it here.

    29 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    The Care Quality Commission and how their ratings impact insurance premiums

    Understand the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the impact that their ratings system has on the insurance premiums of Care Home providers. Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care. With the expertise of Becky Garnett Buchma, Managing Director at Fulcrum Care Consultancy, and Sabrina Meetaroo, Head of Risk and Claims at Howden Health & Care, we provide guidance to help care home providers navigate the challenges of a CQC inspection process. We discuss who the CQC are and examine the different ratings that a care home provider could receive from an inspection. We then delve into the impact that these ratings could have on care businesses; both from an insurance perspective and how the challenges that the CQC currently faces could lead to delays in reinspection. Finally, we provide insights to help care home providers to prepare for a CQC inspection to ensure they can attain a higher rating and the insurance policies that providers should consider for their business.

    28 min

  8. 19/11/2024

    Mastering Exit and Investment Strategies in a Shifting Market (part 1)

    Master your firm's transition strategy as we dissect the world of exit and investment options for regulated firms. Hosted by Chris Davies, Executive Director at Howden.  With the expertise of Roderic Rennison, Catalysts LLP, and Alex Canham, Herrington Carmichael LLP, we break down the shift from traditional exit paths to modern strategic options. Whether you're a retiring firm owner or looking to raise capital, this episode offers invaluable insights into navigating the current landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the financial advisory sector. We delve into the challenges faced by consolidators and discuss how untapped growth potential presents a wealth of opportunity. The conversation moves to the practicalities of business transactions, examining share versus asset sales. Finally, we tackle the complexities of risk management in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the interplay between sellers, buyers, and regulatory bodies. By examining insurance strategies and the necessity of professional indemnity, we equip you with the tools needed to manage potential liabilities effectively. Listen to episode two.

    39 min
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A regular podcast for business leaders exploring how businesses can harness risks and use them to their advantage. In each episode Howden Insurance Brokers will discuss a topical challenge or issue and what business leaders can do to overcome it.https://www.howdengroup.com/uk-en

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  • Creator
    Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Fortune Favours The Brave
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