Risk in Context Podcast

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/]

With over 80% of international trade transported by sea, ports and terminals are essential components of the global supply chain. However, they face a range of risks — including natural disasters, operational challenges, cyberattacks, and workforce disruptions — that can lead to significant disruptions with far-reaching effects on the global economy. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Randal Waters, Janelle Griffith, and Randall Holloman discuss the multiple risks that ports and terminals tend to face and how these could impact already vulnerable supply chains. They also share actions that organizations should consider to be better positioned to identify vulnerabilities within their operations and develop a comprehensive risk management and insurance strategy that allows them to build more resilient port operations. You can access a transcript of the episode here [http://traffic.libsyn.com/riskmanagement/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_93_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/]

The wide-ranging impacts of climate change underscore the importance for businesses and authorities to focus on adaptation and take actions to build resilience. With climate change transforming the way we live and impacting the way we do business, the urgency to address these risks has never been greater. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh’s Amy Barnes and Gerardo Herrera talk about some of the climate-related challenges that organizations across the world are facing, focusing on businesses in the Latin America and Caribbean region. They also discuss findings from Marsh’s recently released Corporate Climate Adaptation Survey [https://www.marshmclennan.com/insights/publications/2024/september/adapting-to-climate-risks.html], share learnings from his year’s Climate Week, and look ahead at this month’s COP16. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Visit our Global Climate Resilience and Adaptation Hub [https://www.marsh.com/en/services/climate-change-adaption.html] for more information, including access to the Corporate Climate Adaptation Survey [https://www.marshmclennan.com/insights/publications/2024/september/adapting-to-climate-risks.html]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/]