Insurance Tomorrow

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Insurance Tomorrow

Vanessa Baffoe and an expert panel discuss major global business trends, their impacts on the insurance industry and the challenges they pose to insurance brokers. At a time when business and technology are constantly changing, which fundamental worldwide shifts will have the greatest impact on businesses, and entire industries? What risks do we need to mitigate against, and which changes offer the most exciting opportunities? A podcast series by Allianz Insurance. Want to find out more? Visit allianz.co.uk/broker

  1. BIBA 2025: A New Era

    MAY 12

    BIBA 2025: A New Era

    In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa Baffoe welcomes Hanna Kam, our chief risk officer, and Graeme Trudgill, chief executive of BIBA, to explore the 2025 BIBA conference theme 'A New Era'.   Looking ahead to the next 25 years, we discuss:  What 'A New Era' means for brokers, insurers and the industry  How AI could impact the future of insurance  How the role of the regulator might adapt to the changing needs of the industry  The risks that should be on every broker’s radar  The steps brokers and insurers can take to future-proof their businesses  Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  2. Top business risks for 2025

    MAR 19

    Top business risks for 2025

    In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa Baffoe welcomes Luke Baker, our own head of large corp and specialty, and Dr. Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, to explore the top business risks for 2025.  We cover:  The key findings of the 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer globally and in the UK. The most pressing risks for SMEs and mid-sized businesses, including cyber incidents, legislative changes and business interruption. How the top business risks are interlinked and what brokers need to know about their interdependencies. The evolving role of brokers and how they can help their clients to build resilience. How the top risks might evolve and how brokers can prepare for these changes. Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you’re not yet subscribed, tap the follow button so you don’t miss out on the latest insights.  For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  3. Underinsurance: The risks and realities for SMEs

    FEB 20

    Underinsurance: The risks and realities for SMEs

    In this episode, Vanessa Baffoe is joined by Alastair Blundell, head of general insurance at BIBA, and Alex Ktenidis ACII, director of digital trading and legal protection at Allianz UK. to delve into the pressing issue of underinsurance among small to medium enterprises (SMEs). We cover: What underinsurance really means and the risks it poses to SMEs. The economic pressures facing SMEs, and how these impact underinsurance. How brokers and insurers can play a pivotal role in supporting clients. How emerging technologies can help combat underinsurance. Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to rate and review to help others find the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you’re not yet subscribed, tap the follow button so you don’t miss the latest episode. For more insights, articles and webinars on underinsurance and other key topics, head to the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  4. Back for 2025 with an exciting announcement

    SEASON 12 TRAILER

    Back for 2025 with an exciting announcement

    Welcome back to Insurance Tomorrow! We're kicking off 2025 with a new series and a brand new host, British journalist Vanessa Baffoe. Join Vanessa as she meets with industry experts to explore global business trends and developments, and their impact on the insurance sector. This season, we'll delve into pressing topics such as underinsurance, cyber security, and the key risks affecting businesses of all sizes. Ready to dive in? Hit the follow button so you never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  5. Insurance Tomorrow: Best of 2024

    12/19/2024

    Insurance Tomorrow: Best of 2024

    We look back at some of the most significant issues and global trends that we’ve discussed over the past year. We explore how these topics might affect the insurance industry now and in the future. Our host – Steph McGovern – covered everything from autonomous vehicles, the motivation parallels between sport and business, to the risks of lithium-ion batteries for businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  6. Helping businesses understand the risks of lithium-ion batteries

    12/03/2024

    Helping businesses understand the risks of lithium-ion batteries

    Lithium-on batteries have become increasingly common in business and our everyday lives. Although fires caused by these batteries are relatively rare, they can be catastrophic.   In this episode, we discover what lithium-ion batteries are, what the risks are, and what happens when lithium-ion batteries catch fire. Discussing how to handle these batteries and what the insurance implications are, our host - Steph McGovern - is joined by: Madeleine Cavanagh, Loss Control Engineering Technical Property Lead, Allianz UKMatt Humby, Senior Technical Consultant, Firechief Global See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  7. eCommerce and the implications for the insurance industry

    09/30/2024

    eCommerce and the implications for the insurance industry

    With the rapid development of eCommerce in the last five years, our latest episode looks at how businesses can keep up with new technology, supply chain disruption, and increasingly demanding customers and how insurers can help businesses stay secure as they evolve.We discuss the future of eCommerce and the next challenges this sector faces with our host - Steph McGovern - who is joined by:Sarah Murrow, CEO, Allianz Trade UK & IrelandHuw Evans, Head of Insurance at KPMG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  8. How marginal gains can lead to Olympic Gold and business success

    08/28/2024

    How marginal gains can lead to Olympic Gold and business success

    In another special episode of Insurance Tomorrow, we look at how preparation and how marginal gains can lead to success, inside and outside of the sporting arena. As the proud partners of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, we thoroughly enjoyed talking to Jonny Riall, Head of Performance Services, ParalympicsGB and Helena Rowlands, Olympic and English rugby union player about the relationship between performance and results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
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Vanessa Baffoe and an expert panel discuss major global business trends, their impacts on the insurance industry and the challenges they pose to insurance brokers. At a time when business and technology are constantly changing, which fundamental worldwide shifts will have the greatest impact on businesses, and entire industries? What risks do we need to mitigate against, and which changes offer the most exciting opportunities? A podcast series by Allianz Insurance. Want to find out more? Visit allianz.co.uk/broker

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  • Creator
    Allianz UK
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Allianz UK
  • Show Website
    Insurance Tomorrow

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