Risk in Context Podcast

Pursuing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) may present significant opportunities for growing companies, providing them access to increased funding and more capital. However, the journey to going public can be fraught with potential challenges for the organization and its leadership. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Ruth Kochenderfer and Nathan Reyes and Mercer’s Ryan Cameron discuss the multiple challenges that companies may face during their IPO journey, and share strategies for mitigating these risks and building a robust risk management and insurance program to protect the company throughout the IPO process and beyond.  You can access a transcript of the episode here [http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskmanagement/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_-_Episode_98_transcript.pdf]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]

Large-scale projects require a comprehensive financing strategy. But various economic, regulatory, and political risks can impact their creditworthiness, complicating the process of securing the needed funding. A robust insurance program can provide coverage for potential setbacks and enhance the credit ratings of projects, potentially making them more appealing to investors and lenders. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Angela Duca, Vincent Moy, and Stephen Kay discuss some of the credit risks that could derail projects and the risk management actions and insurance solutions that can improve a project’s creditworthiness. You can access a transcript of the episode here [http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskmanagement/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_97_transcript.pdf]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]

As the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, and communities and businesses around the world face unprecedented challenges, multiple stakeholders from the private and public sectors met at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, to discuss the urgency of effective adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impacts of climate change. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Amy Barnes and Nick Faull and Marsh McLennan’s Swenja Surminski share some of the key takeaways from COP29, talk about the role of insurance, and discuss how risk professionals can leverage advanced tools, technologies, and dynamic strategies to help their organizations navigate today's complex climate landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here [http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskmanagement/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_96_transcript_.pdf]. Download Turning down the heat [https://www.marshmclennan.com/insights/publications/2024/november/turning-down-the-heat.html] and Navigating Waterways [https://www.marsh.com/en/risks/climate-change-sustainability/insights/climate-change-implications-maritime-sector.html]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]

The increasing frequency and severity of losses have heightened risk volatility, requiring organizations to take a data-driven approach to analyze and quantify their risks and implement a robust insurance program that not only provides necessary protection, but also aligns with their unique risk appetite and minimizes their total cost of risk. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Richard Baudin, David Kraft, Lauren Irwin, and Claire Garrett discuss how data-focused analysis can help organizations gain a comprehensive understanding of how the evolving risk landscape can impact their organization and help them build more responsive insurance programs. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]

As they navigate a rapidly evolving investment landscape, many private equity (PE) firms are putting sustainability at the core of their growth strategies. At the same time, the growing market for sustainable investments means that PE firms that embed sustainability into their portfolio optimization strategies may be able to enhance long-term value, while also contributing to building a more resilient and equitable future. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Alex Ackermann and Dr. Beverly Adams and Mercer’s Vanessa Hodge discuss what the increased focus on sustainability means for investors, the risks and opportunities they should look out for, and actions they can take to address an evolving risk landscape while creating value within their portfolio. You can access a transcript of the episode here [http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskmanagement/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_94_transcript.pdf]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]