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Join Marsh colleagues, risk professionals, C-suite executives, and others for conversations about the major risks businesses face today and how you can better understand and more effectively manage them.

Risk in Context Podcast Marsh

    • Business
    • 4.4 • 43 Ratings

Join Marsh colleagues, risk professionals, C-suite executives, and others for conversations about the major risks businesses face today and how you can better understand and more effectively manage them.

    Embracing the opportunities of generative AI while mitigating risks

    Embracing the opportunities of generative AI while mitigating risks

    Generative AI can present transformative opportunities for enhanced business growth, operational efficiencies, and much more. However, as with other emerging technologies, generative AI also presents challenges and risks.
    In this episode of Risk in Context, Jaymin Kim, Senior Vice President of Emerging Technologies with Marsh's Global Cyber Insurance Center, speaks with Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer's Transformation Services business, and David Stone, Office of the CISO at Google Cloud. They explore some of the latest trends in the generative AI landscape, the potential impacts on work and the workforce, and the risks and opportunities that organizations should consider.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

    • 37 min
    Addressing people challenges within the construction industry

    Addressing people challenges within the construction industry

    The global construction industry continues to face a significant talent shortage. And as different regions invest in major infrastructure projects, the need for skilled talent continues to grow.
    In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Christopher Davis and Joao Buzio and Mercer’s Greg Hendrickson discuss some of the primary people-related challenges that companies may encounter when undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. They also provide guidance on how organizations can effectively tackle these challenges in order to attract and retain the necessary skills for their projects.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

    • 29 min
    Developing a pathway to managing natural catastrophe risks

    Developing a pathway to managing natural catastrophe risks

    Catastrophic events — ranging from tropical and other storms, to earthquakes, wildfires, and more — can have devastating consequences for organizations, impacting their people, properties, and operations. The pace of recovery following such an event is typically dependent on well-developed preparedness plans that identify potential vulnerabilities and take preemptive action to address them.
    In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Robert Gall, Neil Greaves, Karl Bryant, and Rich Wall and Guy Carpenter’s Josh Darr discuss the importance of robust preparedness plans, the need to quantify losses, and share insights to improve resiliency ahead of a potential catastrophic event, including the upcoming Atlantic hurricane and wildfire seasons.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    For more information, visit our and our Weather and Natural Catastrophes resources and our Hurricane Resource Center.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

    • 30 min
    Maximizing the power of data-driven risk management

    Maximizing the power of data-driven risk management

    Organizations today generate and have access to extensive amounts of data. And when this information is properly analyzed, it can provide senior leaders, including risk managers, with critical insights that can aid decision-making processes to help organizations better identify and address both evolving and emerging risks.
    In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Raj Lakhani and Diego Montemurri and Gruppo Iren’s Paolo Cova discuss why a robust analytics program is critical for developing today's and tomorrow's risk management strategies and gaining support for proposed investments.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

    • 28 min
    Understanding and mitigating political risks in a shifting global environment

    Understanding and mitigating political risks in a shifting global environment

    In today's rapidly changing global landscape, businesses are increasingly exposed to political risks that can impact their existing or planned investments. These risks are further amplified by state-led economic policies, unpredictable conflicts, and the 2024 election year, which will see over 60 countries going to the polls. To successfully navigate these challenges, it is crucial for business leaders to have a robust strategy in place.
    In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Robert Perry, Chris Coppock, and James Lloyd discuss the main political risks faced by businesses worldwide and how businesses can effectively navigate this adverse environment, mitigate risk, and make the most of opportunities by leveraging a robust political risk and trade insurance program.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    Download the Political Risk Report 2024.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

    • 33 min
    Building a resilient organization

    Building a resilient organization

    As the world continues to face multiple and interconnected crises, organizations are being challenged to revisit their resiliency plans and ensure that these will respond effectively to today’s emerging and evolving risks. And considering the fast-changing nature of today’s challenges, resiliency plans need to be risk-agnostic, allowing organizations to be agile in adapting them to the crisis they are facing.
    Marsh’s Cathy Cyphus, Nicholas Martin, and Renata Elias discuss talk about the need for organizations to build well-structured and holistic resiliency plans that allow them to respond to multiple crises.
    You can access a transcript of the episode here.
    For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com

    • 29 min

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43 Ratings

43 Ratings

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Insightful, no-spin insights!

Loved how the host included a broad range of perspectives.

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