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• Why does everyone ignore insurance (even though it is the answer for everything) (With Lorcan Hall)

  Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Lorcan Hall explore the critical yet often overlooked role of insurance in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They discuss the current status of the SDGs, the significant funding gap needed to meet these goals, and the reasons why insurance is frequently ignored in development agendas. They discuss the importance of integrating insurance into sustainable development strategies and provides insights from research on how the insurance industry can better articulate its value to public sector organizations.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release.keywords: insurance, sustainable development, SDGs, UN 2030 Agenda, climate change, financial systems, risk management, funding gap, insurance industry, public sector, sustainable development, innovation, partnerships, SDGs, insurance, economic growth, societal impact, climate change, resilience, private sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A look at run-off and legacy insurance (With Andy Creed)

  Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this conversation, Peter Mansfield interviews Andy Creed about runoff and legacy insurance, exploring its significance in the insurance ecosystem. They discuss the evolution of the legacy market, Riverstone's role, the reasons insurers sell their books of business, and the value proposition for Riverstone. The conversation also delves into the differences between reinsurance and legacy insurance, the importance of relationships, active claims management, and the nature of legacy claims. Andy shares insights on the future of the legacy insurance sector and offers career advice for those interested in this field.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release.keywords runoff insurance, legacy insurance, Riverstone Group, insurance market, claims management, reinsurance, insurance liabilities, insurance transactions, insurance career, insurance ecosystem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Insuring today's diversity (With Heidi McCormack)

  Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this episode, Peter Mansfield is joined by Heidi McCormack, CEO at Emerald Life, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry, focusing on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. Heidi shares her journey from working in Russia to co-founding Emerald Life, an insurance company dedicated to addressing the needs of diverse populations. They explore the barriers to insurance uptake, the discriminatory practices within the industry, and the innovative steps Emerald Life is taking to create inclusive products and services. The discussion also touches on the importance of feedback and continuous improvement in serving their customer base. In this conversation, Peter Mansfield and Heidi McCormack discuss the evolving landscape of community and inclusion within the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of diversity, addressing unconscious bias, and the future of insurance products. They explore how businesses can champion equity and the necessity of compassion in customer interactions.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release.keywords insurance, diversity, inclusion, LGBTQ+, underinsurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A look at MGAs in the UK (With Michael Keating)

  Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.In this episode, Peter Mansfield speaks with Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association (MGAA), about the role and evolution of Managing General Agents (MGAs) in the UK insurance market. They discuss Michael's journey in the insurance industry, the definition and purpose of MGAs, the benefits they provide to insurers, and the current landscape of MGAs in the UK. The conversation also covers the regulatory environment, the importance of underwriting talent, the impact of technology, and the future outlook for MGAs. Michael emphasizes the buoyancy of the sector and the opportunities it presents for those looking to work in insurance.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release.Keywords: MGAs, insurance, underwriting, regulation, claims, technology, parametric products, insurance market, MGAA, insurance careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A look at Takaful insurance (With Wajahat Khawaja)

  Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Wajahat Khawaja and the topic of discussion is Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance.This conversation explores the concept of Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance based on principles of solidarity and mutual cooperation. Wajahat Khawaja, an expert in the field, discusses the historical context, market growth, and the importance of Sharia compliance in Takaful. The discussion also delves into the ethical implications of Takaful, its appeal to non-Muslims, and the future potential for growth in various regions, including the UK. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on faith and the significance of Ramadan.We hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release.keywords Takaful, Islamic insurance, Sharia compliance, mutual cooperation, insurance market growth, ethical investment, faith and insurance, re-Takaful, contributions, global Takaful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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