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01/28/24 • 28 min
Extreme weather events are reported to be costing $5 trillion a year, and with food and water shortages leading to loss of life and destabilisation, there’s more than just economic consequences arising from environmental issues. So, what can we, and in particular the insurance industry, really do about it? Turns out, quite a lot, and there’s also things not to do!
For part 2 of a series of podcasts, RiskSTOP Group’s Johnny Thomson talks to Kerris Earle from Zing365 about the E in ESG... the Environment. Political, topical, and packed with information... you really won’t want to miss this one!
Please note, this episode was recorded towards the end of 2023, a few weeks after the UN Climate Change Conference.
What should we all be doing with ESG?
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10/11/23 • 20 min
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are hot risk factors for organisations of all sizes, but with these issues being so broad, where do you begin? Kerris Earle, Training and Development Manager at Zing 365 has been helping large insurers, brokers and others get to grips with ESG. Kerris joins us to deliver a fascinating series of recordings designed to cover the thing everyone is asking... what should we be doing with ESG?
06/26/23 • 25 min
Trees are incredibly important. They keep us all breathing, regulate the temperature of our planet and can even make humans feel better. But trees also have a troublesome side. For this fascinating episode, lawyer Sarah Dodd of Tree Law Ltd, explains the the risks that foliage can bring, reveals how many trees it takes to replace an ancient oak and highlights how sustainability is not as simple as you might think...
03/27/23 • 19 min
For all kinds of reasons, inflationary pressures across the globe have been mounting, which in turn has led to a significant buzz around the issue of underinsurance.
For this episode of our podcast, Will Molland, MCIOB AssocRICS, a Director at innovative building insurance valuation providers RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com, explains why the topic is suddenly on everyone's agenda and discusses how long rebuild costs may continue to rise...
02/21/23 • 23 min
Digital transformation, readily available funding and the global pandemic have led to unprecedented mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in recent years and in the UK, two thirds of chief executives say they will be looking to consolidate in some way.
However, M&As are not without risk. For this episode Philip Mettam, director at Meridian Corporate Finance, talks us through some of the common risks, how they can be mitigated and introduces the 3 Ds of divorce, disease and death!
01/23/23 • 15 min
Risk identification and control is only part of a much big picture when it comes to managing risk. David Reynolds, Head of Risk Engineering & Surveys at RiskSTOP Group explains how as well as delivering independent-risk evaluation, insurance risk consultants need a range of soft skills so they can add more value for insurers, policyholders and brokers. Discover more about the fascinating, rewarding and occasionally frustrating world of a risk surveyor.
09/20/22 • 22 min
All kinds of financial pressures are building up on UK businesses right now, so what's the best way to navigate through such difficult times? Surging inflation, energy crisis, supply chain issues and that's just the tip of the iceberg. UK businesses are facing all kinds of financial risks and challenges right now. Our guest for this podcast episode is Hannah Justice, a director at BSN Associates, a team of Chartered Accountants, which helps small and medium sized businesses with their financial and strategic decisions. Hannah offers insight around current financial risks and tells us the one thing businesses do not want to get wrong right now. Listen in...
08/10/22 • 25 min
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, three quarters of employers in the UK now offer hybrid working. But what are the risks? For this episode we're joined by Paula Eckton, partner at award winning law firm Steele Raymond, to discuss not only some of the legal aspects, but the broader business risks and opportunities linked with offering a mix of workplace and home-based working.
05/08/22 • 28 min
There’s been a significant increase recently in the number of organisations seeking to align with the Business Continuity Management Standard ISO 22301. So what is this standard about, and what else can we do to encourage more businesses to adopt it?
Our guest for this episode of the RiskACUMEN podcast is Colin Crone, a director at IT Konstruct and an implementer and auditor for ISO 22301 and several other standards. We talk about ISO 22301, its benefits and some of the barriers to implementation, as well as a few of the current hot topics around resilience.
09/29/21 • 27 min
Award winning trainer Peter Larkum supports organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, NHS, HSBC and Boots with managing mental health risks at work. For this episode, Peter talks about how and why mental health has risen to the top of everyone's agenda recently and whether that's a good or a bad thing! He also explores the new ISO 45003 standard around Managing Psychological Health in the Workplace, aspects of legal liability and discusses the role we can all play in supporting others and ourselves. Listen in to this fascinating and open conversation today...
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FAQ
How many episodes does RiskACUMEN have?
RiskACUMEN currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does RiskACUMEN cover?
The podcast is about Security, Crisis, Safety, Insurance, Management, Property, Risk, Compliance, Podcasts, Fire, Business and Engineering.
What is the most popular episode on RiskACUMEN?
The episode title 'The Environment, all about 'the big E’ in ESG' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on RiskACUMEN?
The average episode length on RiskACUMEN is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of RiskACUMEN released?
Episodes of RiskACUMEN are typically released every 90 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of RiskACUMEN?
The first episode of RiskACUMEN was released on Sep 10, 2020.
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