From Telematics to Satellites: The Future of Infrastructure Risk Management with Reijo Pold
We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Reijo Pold, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of ValueSpace, to explore how satellite-based infrastructure monitoring is revolutionizing climate risk management. Reijo brings a unique perspective from his background in tech and corporate investments, having developed their groundbreaking product at Lloyd's of London Lloyd's Lab with risk engineers and underwriters.
Discover how satellite technology has evolved from exclusive defense sector use to becoming an accessible tool for commercial risk assessment, why aging infrastructure combined with extreme weather events creates unprecedented challenges, and how organizations can leverage real-time data to prioritize repairs and prevent catastrophic failures. Learn about ValueSpace's partnership with the UN to enhance global safety standards and why this technology represents the future of infrastructure risk management.
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Why Your Global Risk Program Needs to Swerve Now with Will Mulé
We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Will Mulé, Global Solutions Practice Leader at Hub, to explore the critical concept of "Protect and Swerve" in today's rapidly evolving global risk landscape. Will brings a unique international perspective, having been born in Argentina, raised in the UK, and now leading global risk strategies in the United States.
Discover why traditional global insurance programs are failing in today's volatile environment, how cultural differences impact risk tolerance across continents, and why AI is fundamentally changing liability from physical risks to cyber threats. Learn practical strategies for managing geopolitical risks, the importance of knowing where your people are at all times, and how to navigate the complex world of local market requirements while maintaining global program efficiency.
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Why D&O Markets Could Cost You More: 4 Hidden Risks You Can't Ignore with Sridhar Manyem
We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Sridhar Manyem, Senior Director and Head of Industry Research at AM Best, for a deep dive into the Directors & Officers insurance market. As the thought leadership arm of the world's oldest insurance credit rating agency, Sridhar reveals the hidden shifts happening in D&O coverage that could impact every organization with a board of directors.
Discover why market complacency might be setting companies up for costly surprises, how COVID-era court backlogs are creating latent risks, and why the current soft market conditions might not reflect true risk levels. Learn about emerging threats like litigation funding, social inflation, and the critical factors every organization should consider when structuring their D&O coverage.
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Climate Resilience in a Complex World: Strategic Risk Management with Amy Barnes of Marsh
We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Amy Barnes, Head of Climate and Sustainability Strategy at Marsh, to explore how organizations can build resilience in an increasingly complex world. Amy shares her unique journey from environmental consultant to leading global climate strategy, and reveals how risk managers can transform from cost centers into strategic enablers of business growth.
Discover how Marsh's innovative tools like the tariff simulator are helping clients navigate supply chain volatility, why climate considerations should be embedded in every business decision, and how the insurance industry is evolving to meet unprecedented challenges. Learn practical strategies for managing everything from extreme weather events to supply chain disruptions, and why curiosity and collaboration are the key characteristics for success in modern risk management.
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Controlling Your Risk Finance Destiny: Strategic Alternatives to Traditional Insurance with Pete Kranz
We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! In this episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, host Jason Reichl sits down with Pete Kranz, Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, for an in-depth discussion on controlling your risk finance destiny through strategic alternatives to traditional insurance.
Discover why many companies are buying too much insurance, how to strike the right balance between retention and transfer, and the critical importance of actuarial analysis in making informed risk decisions. Learn about the essential relationships between risk managers, CFOs, and general counsel, and why Pete believes the key to success isn't selling products—it's delivering the right strategic advice.
Welcome to Risk Management: Brick by Brick! Join Jason Reichl on his journey to discover the crucial role technology plays in risk management in the construction sector. Accompanied by industry-leading risk managers, this podcast will deep-dive into the people who are helping to build and maintain the physical world around us.
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