KPMG in Ireland

In Season 3, Episode 2 of Conversations with Auditors, KPMG’s forensic specialist Katherine Gillespie walks us through a typical day, from investigating fraud and misconduct to supporting litigation and regulatory reviews.

In this episode of Inside Insurance, Jean Rea sits down with Gary Leyden, Managing Director of Instech.ie and a driving force behind innovation in the insurance sector. They explore how technology is reshaping insurance, the role of insurtech in accelerating digital transformation, and what this means for the future of the industry. With a track record of fostering start-ups and scaling tech solutions, Gary offers unique insights into emerging trends, collaboration opportunities, and the next wave of disruption in insurance.

We're back with a brand-new episode of Inside Insurance, and on this episode we deep dive into one of the most transformative regulatory developments in recent years: the EU AI Act. Joining us for this insightful conversation is Sean Redmond, Director at KPMG and leader of our AI Risk and Regulatory team, alongside Jean Rea, Partner at KPMG. Together, they unpack the implications of this landmark legislation and what it means for insurers.

We explore the evolution of Ireland’s life sciences and healthcare sector — from manufacturing roots to global innovation hub. Hear from Sean O’Keefe, our former Head of Life Sciences Audit, as he discusses how regulatory developments, investment trends, and shifts in supply chains are reshaping the industry.

Jean Rea from KPMG takes the lead alongside Dr Barry O’Dwyer, Director in KPMG Sustainable Futures, for an insightful and timely conversation focused on natural catastrophes and the modelling behind them. Together, they explore how the Central Bank of Ireland are shaping climate risk strategies and what that means for insurers on the ground. Barry joins to give a compelling look at how climate change is already impacting the insurance sector in Ireland—bringing real context to an increasingly urgent challenge.   If you’re working in insurance, sustainability, finance—or just interested in how climate risk is changing the game—this video packs essential insight into where things are headed.