The role of public-private partnerships in managing terrorism risk
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In this episode of Geopolcast, our host Pete Bransden is joined by Tom Clementi, CEO of Pool Re, the U.K.’s government backed terrorism reinsurer. This episode focuses on the role of public-private partnerships in terrorism risk management. Whether you're a broker, underwriter, risk manager, or policymaker, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of insurance, security, and public policy.
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The evolution of political violence insurance in Ukraine
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In this episode of Geopolcast, we examine the evolution of political violence insurance in Ukraine, a country that has seen a surge in demand due to ongoing conflicts since 2014. The annexation of Crimea and the conflict in Donbas have led to a critical need for war risk insurance, but the supply has decreased, making premiums unaffordable for many local entities. We discuss the challenges and potential solutions, including the role of detailed government data and the varying risk perceptions across different regions. Join us as guests Vyacheslav Andriyko and Karan Chandan share insights on...
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Understanding the economic ripple effects of tariffs on trade
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In this episode host Sam Wilkin is joined by David Hoile, WTW’s Global Head of Asset Research and Ian Watts, WTW’s Trade Credit Growth Leader to discuss the ever-changing tariff landscape. We understand the effects of tariffs on global trade, which sectors are most at risk and how credit insurance can protect your business.
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Geopolitical intelligence: The role of AI
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In this episode of Geopolcast, Elisabeth Braw and Jonathan Kewley talk about the global risks of AI and the possible implications for businesses. They also examine the need for regulated AI and how geopolitical tensions could influence how AI is used.
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Africa’s strategic opportunities and geopolitical challenges
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In this episode of Geopolcast, Elisabeth Braw and Peter Pham talk about Africa’s strategic, geopolitical and economic importance. The episode explores the increased competition in Africa, including the growing presence of Russia and China. It also examines relationships with Western nations, such as the U.S., which are engaging with key African countries, including Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria. The episode addresses the major challenges that Africa faces, such as civil wars and the threat of large-scale migrations, and the best ways to support...
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The risks of gray zone aggression to the aviation industry
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In this episode of Geopolcast, join host Elisabeth Braw and speakers Jared Seth and Sam Wilkin as they discuss the risks of gray zone aggression on the aviation industry. This episode also explores the impact of gray zone aggression on businesses globally with insights from our latest Political Risk Index.
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Navigating geopolitical risks for businesses
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In this episode of Geopolcast, join host Elisabeth Braw and expert speakers Sam Wilkin and Arto Räty as they discuss developments in the world of political risk as seen in our latest political risk survey report. This episode also dives into why Western businesses are prime targets for geopolitical risks, explores the diverse challenges companies encounter, and uncovers actionable strategies to mitigate these threats.
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Navigating geopolitical risks for businesses
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In this episode of Geopolcast, join host Elisabeth Braw and expert speakers Sam Wilkin and Arto Räty as they discuss developments in the world of political risk as seen in our latest political risk survey report. This episode also dives into why Western businesses are prime targets for geopolitical risks, explores the diverse challenges companies encounter, and uncovers actionable strategies to mitigate these threats.
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The evolution of modern terrorism threats
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In this episode join host Elisabeth Braw and Magnus Ranstorp as they discuss how terrorist groups have evolved in the past 25 years and the impacts modern terrorism is having on organizations. As featured in our Terrorism Pools Index 2024 the adoption and exploitation of AI by these groups is only going to get more common. Listen now to hear further insights on the other technological advances being used and how our own defense are utilizing AI for security.
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Managing the new political risks in oil and gas
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In this episode, join host Elisabeth Braw and expert speakers Laura Burns and David Cairns as they who focus on the new political risks facing the oil and gas industry and how industry executives may manage these new risks to the sector, as featured in our latest managing the new political risks in oil and gas report. Our experts also tackle the risk of sabotage of energy installations, attacks on Western-linked merchant vessels, especially oil tankers in the Red Sea, sanctions and the subversion of sanctions. Plus broader risks, like the prospect of a showdown between China and the...
info_outlineThe more educated citizens and companies have become about Cyber threats, the more advanced the threats have become. Today, the threats have progressed from traditional scam emails to the ever-increasing presence of ransomware attacks, testing the resilience of larger organisations. Ransomware is now a prime example of business development in the criminal world, mostly innovation around gaining money from people.
With this, underwriters are increasing the pressure to ensure companies are protecting themselves; not only their defence, but also their resilience and recovery when targeted. In some instances, businesses are able to convert back to offline processing and operations when under threat, however in some industries and sectors that's not possible. This is a continuous problem requiring the upmost diligence, not only affecting businesses but society as a whole.
In this episode of Geopolcast, Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the rising risk of cyber threats with Staffan Truve, CTO of Recorded Future, and Tom Srail, WTW’s Executive Vice President for Cyber Risk.