Optimizing health and benefits programs across private equity portfolios

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].

Optimizing health and benefits programs across private equity portfolios

As healthcare costs continue to surge [https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/us-health-news/employers-are-challenged-to-keep-healthcare-affordable-as-costs-soar-survey-results/], private equity (PE) firms managing diverse portfolios have the opportunity to mitigate the impact by adopting portfolio-wide health and benefits strategies that enable them to harness the scale of their portfolio to rein in escalating expenses and enhance employee retention and recruitment across their investments. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Alex Ackermann, Katherine Gensheimer, and Tom Shea discuss why PE firms should consider portfolio-wide health and benefits programs. They also talk about the importance of portfolio-wide programs going beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and instead focus on tailoring coverage, claims management, and resiliency efforts to the unique needs of each portfolio company. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_130_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/].

Strengthening resilience in an era of interconnected risks

In an era of unprecedented complexity, organizations are facing a multitude of risks, including geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, and accelerating technological change, requiring senior leaders to rethink traditional risk frameworks and adopt holistic, forward-looking approaches that prioritize resilience and strategic risk capital allocation. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Andrew George, Carolina Klint, Reid Sawyer, and Michael Mathews discuss the top challenges outlined in this year's Global Risks Report, what these mean for organizations, and how senior leaders can build resiliency that is fit for today's interconnected and layered risk environment. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_129_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/].

Prioritizing mental health to enhance aviation safety

The safety and effectiveness of the aviation industry depend heavily on its people, underscoring the importance of stakeholders taking action to help safeguard their mental health and well-being. This pivots greatly on identifying potential challenges early and creating a culture that empowers individuals to voice concerns, admit errors, and seek support without fear of judgment or career repercussions. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Captain Andy James speaks with Dr. Wolfgang Seidl and Kimberly Perkins, PhD, about the critical importance for the aviation industry to prioritize its people's mental health and share actions that organizations can consider, which will be covered in more depth during Marsh's Aviation Summit [https://www.marsh.com/en/industries/aviation-space/insights/aviation-summit.html]. You can access a transcript of the episode here [https://assets.libsyn.com/show/85467/Risk_in_Context_Podcast_Episode_128_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/].