In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa welcomes Nicky Johnson, Head of Workforce Change and Productivity at Allianz UK, and Shazia Ejaz, Director of Research at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to navigate the skills shortage in the UK, what this means for businesses, and the insurance implications. We dive into: How the skills shortage impacts SMEs The implications for insurance costs, including claims costs How workforce planning can help businesses stay resilient The benefits of risk assessments to prevent claims How apprenticeships can help SMEs bring skills into their business Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Climate change: Building resilience and integrating sustainability
In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa is joined by Bethany Thomas, Head of Sustainability at Allianz UK, and Tim Maiden, founder of Green Small Business, to explore how climate risks are impacting businesses, how they can adopt sustainable practices and the key role brokers play. We dive into: How climate change is altering the risk landscape. What risks are becoming more prevalent. Sustainability best practices. How brokers can add value to their clients. Climate events and how brokers can help their clients stay resilient. Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cyber: Navigating the evolving risk landscape
In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa is joined by Delvin Tillett, Head of Cyber at Allianz Commercial, and Jake Moore, Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET to unravel the cyber risk landscape in the wake of the recent cyber-attacks on leading UK retailers. We delve into: The current cyber risk landscape and how this is impacting SMEs. The role of insurance in tackling these risks. How businesses can address vulnerabilities in their IT systems. What brokers should consider when advising their clients. Emerging cyber risks and how brokers can prepare their clients. Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BIBA 2025: A New Era
In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa Baffoe welcomes Hanna Kam, our chief risk officer, and Graeme Trudgill, chief executive of BIBA, to explore the 2025 BIBA conference theme 'A New Era'. Looking ahead to the next 25 years, we discuss: What 'A New Era' means for brokers, insurers and the industry How AI could impact the future of insurance How the role of the regulator might adapt to the changing needs of the industry The risks that should be on every broker’s radar The steps brokers and insurers can take to future-proof their businesses Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Top business risks for 2025
In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa Baffoe welcomes Luke Baker, our own head of large corp and specialty, and Dr. Matthew Connell, director of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute, to explore the top business risks for 2025. We cover: The key findings of the 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer globally and in the UK. The most pressing risks for SMEs and mid-sized businesses, including cyber incidents, legislative changes and business interruption. How the top business risks are interlinked and what brokers need to know about their interdependencies. The evolving role of brokers and how they can help their clients to build resilience. How the top risks might evolve and how brokers can prepare for these changes. Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you’re not yet subscribed, tap the follow button so you don’t miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vanessa Baffoe and an expert panel discuss major global business trends, their impacts on the insurance industry and the challenges they pose to insurance brokers.
At a time when business and technology are constantly changing, which fundamental worldwide shifts will have the greatest impact on businesses, and entire industries? What risks do we need to mitigate against, and which changes offer the most exciting opportunities?
A podcast series by Allianz Insurance. Want to find out more? Visit allianz.co.uk/broker
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