Assessing timing, risk, and readiness ahead of an IPO

Identifying risks and opportunities as carbon credit markets grow

As carbon credit markets evolve, financial institutions, investors, and corporates are playing a larger role in project development and financing, while growing expectations around quality, permanence, and transparency are reshaping the market. At the same time, insurance solutions tailored to these projects are becoming increasingly important in supporting investment and continued growth. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Aaron Bailey and Lara Whitmore speak about the changing carbon credit market, the increasing focus on higher-cost carbon removal projects, and the role insurance can play in helping support market confidence and expansion. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_135_transcript.pdf]. To learn more about carbon credits, visit our dedicated page [https://www.marsh.com/en/risks/climate-change-sustainability/insights/voluntary-carbon-credit.html]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/].

Assessing timing, risk, and readiness ahead of an IPO

As IPO activity picks up after a period of subdued activity, companies preparing to go public should consider actions that help them strengthen governance, financial controls, and compliance capabilities well in advance, while also building insurance programs that reflect their risk tolerance and the realities of operating as a public company. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Will Fahey and Robyn Stevens and Paul Kardish, from Madison Industries, discuss the current IPO landscape, explore the risks that organizations should consider as they start the journey to go public, and actions that can help improve the odds of a successful listing. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_129_transcript.pdf]. Download Marsh's IPO guide [https://www.marsh.com/en/services/financial-professional-liability/expertise/initial-public-offerings.html]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/].

Leveraging site selection as a strategic data center success driver

Securing the right site is one of the most important decisions in a data center project. But securing the right location takes more than finding available land — it requires a clear view of power availability, labor access, natural catastrophe exposure, and more. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Michael Mathews, Dereck Wischmeier, Laksh Maggoo, and Manglam Tewari discuss the questions data center stakeholders should consider during the site-selection process and share practical advice to help guide better-informed site-selection decisions. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_133_transcript.pdf]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/] and X [https://twitter.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/].

Capturing value during the PE industry's inflection point

Higher interest rates, slower exits, and increased competition are reshaping private equity and putting pressure on returns. As deal dynamics shift, many funds are rethinking how they create and protect value across the investment lifecycle, issues that are expected to be discussed during next week's SuperReturn [https://www.corporate.marsh.com/insights/events/marsh-at-superreturn.html] conference. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Paul Knowles, John Romeo, and Benjamin Baumann explore what's changing, where opportunities are emerging, and the strategies that senior executives should consider to navigate today's evolving PE landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_132_transcript.pdf]. Learn more about Marsh's presence at SuperReturn [https://www.corporate.marsh.com/insights/events/marsh-at-superreturn.html]. For more insights and details about related 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/].

Building supply chain resilience through industry-specific actions

As supply chains across industries face mounting pressure from geopolitical conflict, shifting trade policy, extreme weather, surging costs, and more, organizations are confronting systemic vulnerabilities that can extend lead times, disrupt operations, and even delay delivery of lifesaving medicine. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's James Crask, Lisa Caldwell, Joao Buzio, and Eddie Albers explore how supply chain risks are showing up differently across sectors. They also share practical strategies to help organizations strengthen supply chain resilience through deeper data-driven visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and tailored insurance solutions designed to address residual risk in an increasingly interconnected risk landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_131_-_transcript_.pdf]. Learn more about Sentrisk [https://www.marsh.com/en/services/business-interruption-supply-chain/expertise/sentrisk.html]. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marshrisk] and X [https://x.com/marshglobal] and visit marsh.com [https://www.marsh.com/en/home.html].