[ES] Hear from our Global Industry Solutions Director for Construction on the 3 key trends we have seen in the construction industry so far.English version: https://soundcloud.com/allianzcommercial/allianz-commercial-construction-soundbite-blanca-music-eng?si=3b4bb492158d4f33bea8c401ca710847&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_…

[EN] Hear from our Global Industry Solutions Director for Construction on the 3 key trends we have seen in the construction industry so far.Spanish version: https://soundcloud.com/allianzcommercial/es-3-key-trends-in-the-construction-industry?si=119ea8073c204b368886f8ba9bba42a9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing…

🔊 Hear from Melanie Windirsch on how the Allianz Multinational team brings the Global Network Management approach to life.👉 Learn more about our Allianz Multinational solutions for global enterprises on our website: https://ow.ly/SyTk50ROCfUhashtag#Multinational hashtag#globalbusiness hashtag#globalnetwork hashtag#globalinsurancehashtag#Ready hasht…

🔊 Listen to Melanie Windirsch reveal the top 3 benefits of our global network management approach.👉 Learn more about our Allianz Multinational solutions for global enterprises on our website: https://ow.ly/4g8K50RFpBU#Multinational #globalbusiness #globalnetwork #globalinsurance #Ready #AllianzCommercial…

Jody Yee, Global Industry Solution Director for Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) joins RIMScast to discuss how evolving markets require evolving solutions, as well as trends and challenges impacting the profession.Oleh Hugo Kidston

Allianz Talks is a new series which provides quick perspectives on current and emerging trends related to the insurance industry, one talk at a time.In this episode Tom Varney, Regional Manager Allianz Risk Consulting, North America, talks about about the interconnectivity of climate change & Nat Cats and how to prepare for these risks.Make sure to…

We took our “Allianz Talks” podcast series out of the office and over to the RIMS 2022 conference in San Francisco with the intention of speaking to some our clients, brokers and experts about their experience at the first live RIMS in two years.Our host, John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North …

We took our “Allianz Talks” podcast series out of the office and over to the RIMS 2022 conference in San Francisco with the intention of speaking to some our clients, brokers and experts about their experience at the first live RIMS in two years.Our host, John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North …

We took our “Allianz Talks” podcast series out of the office and over to the RIMS 2022 conference in San Francisco with the intention of speaking to some our clients, brokers and experts about their experience at the first live RIMS in two years.Our host, John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North …

Allianz Talks, hosted by John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North America, is a series which provides quick perspectives on current and emerging trends related to the insurance industry, one talk at a time.In this episode, that addresses black healthcare and wellness as this year's theme for Blac…

Allianz Talks, hosted by John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North America, is a series which provides quick perspectives on current and emerging trends related to the insurance industry, one talk at a time.In this episode John White talks to Michael Pignataro, Regional Head of Energy & Constructi…

Allianz Talks, hosted by John White, Sr. Director, Global Clients at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) North America, is a series which provides quick perspectives on current and emerging trends related to the insurance industry, one talk at a time.In this episode John White talks to our expert Thomas Kang, Regional Head of Cyber, Tech & …

Allianz Talks is a new series which provides quick perspectives on current and emerging trends related to the insurance industry, one talk at a time.In this episode we talk about risk trends associated with the Financial Services industry. The talk will address the ESG Factor (Environmental, Social & Governance), Cryptocurrencies, Ransomware and th…

The journey from a voluntary regime for companies around environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics to a more regulated and compulsory one involving transparency, disclosure and reporting is well underway. Although there are currently no global, standardized ESG reporting benchmark requirements, “hard” legal measures with “teeth” are on the …

Civil unrest has doubled in the past decade as protests ranging from economic hardship to police brutality ravage cities around the world and the Covid-19 pandemic is making things worse. A recent article in Allianz’s Global Risk Dialogue explores what’s behind the sharp rise in both violent and non-violent demonstrations over the past decade, what…

A trio of Covid-19 related risks heads up the 10th Allianz Risk Barometer, reflecting potential disruption and loss scenarios companies are facing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic: Business interruption; Pandemic outbreak (#2 with 40%) and Cyber incidents.To help us understand these risks and how businesses can mitigate them, Thomas Varney, …

Global Head of Claims, Philipp Cremer is back on the AGCS Podcast for the second of a two-part series sifting through the changing claims environment as a result of Covid-19. Read the full "Covid-19 Changing Claims Patterns" on our website, here: https://www.agcs.allianz.com/news-and-insights/reports/claims-in-focus.html…

The coronavirus outbreak has posed a unique test for commercial insurance claims. Historical patterns have been upended, while claims teams have had to maintain service levels during a period of significant operational challenges.To help us understand some of these trends for short-tail lines like property, entertainment and aviation, Philipp Creme…

Rishi Baviskar joins the AGCS Podcast to discuss how cyber-incidents such as distributed denial of service (DDoS), phishing, ransomware and malicious internal occurrences are impacting companies globally.Oleh Hugo Kidston

Social inflation in the U.S. – increasing plaintiff awards against companies’ alleged wrongdoing in this age of corporate mistrust, social media and aggressive plaintiff bars – is increasing in the US and other parts of the world. Larry Crotser, Regional Head of Key Case Management, North America, helps shed light on how businesses can fight back. …

Given the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of its vessels is critical. Capt. Andrew Kinsey, Senior Marine Risk Consultant - Allianz Risk Consulting, joins the AGCS Podcast to discuss how the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 is impacting the global maritime industry. You can read th…

Given the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of its vessels is critical. The sector saw the number of reported total shipping losses of over 100GT decline again during 2019 to 41. However, while total losses declined significantly over the past year, the number of reported shipping cas…

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The manufacturing industry is undergoing radical change as business evolves from traditional operations to “smart,” interconnected, data-driven processes and facilities. As manufacturing evolves, so do risks.Mario Kratsch, Vice President for the German American Chamber of Commerce joins the show to discuss the potential problems the manufacturing i…

As a result of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, President Donald Trump finally delivered his second State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Feb. 5. Will his legislative priorities have an effect on the global insurance industry?Peter Lefkin, Senior Vice President of Government and External Affairs, checks in…

Shortage of skilled workforce is one of major climbers in the Allianz Risk Barometer 2019 – breaking into the Top 10 for the first time ever. Tom Varney (Regional Head of the Americas for Allianz Risk Consulting) and Scott Steinmetz (Global Head of MidCorp for Allianz Risk Consulting) discuss the implications of this risk for the insurance industry…

After months of campaigning, debating and canvassing, millions of Americans took to the polls to cast their vote for their representatives in the 2018 Midterm election. There's been plenty of speculation over the impact that the election might have on the P&C industry, but has it been overstated? Peter Lefkin, Senior Vice President for Government &…

On this months edition of the Four Questions For series, Ray Scotto the Executive Director at Target Markets Program Administrators Association joins the show.Ray discusses growth in the programs space, how members and carriers view Insurtech, and a few of the details about the upcoming TMPAA Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.Don't forget to rate, review an…

On September 20, 2017, the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century – Hurricane Maria – made landfall. The results were devastating… almost 3,000 deaths, $1 billion in damage, and the longest power blackout in US history. One year later, we take a look back at Puerto Rico with AGCS’ only full-time employee on the island. Jackie Otero,…

The Four Questions For podcast series continues as Chad Nitschke, Co-Founder and CEO of Bunker - a venture-backed insurance broker and technology platform.Chad discusses how technology factors into the program administrator's world, where he sees growth for programs and what changes he sees in the near future.Make sure to rate, review and subscribe…

Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy, transporting approximately 90% of global trade. There are over 50,000 merchant ships trading internationally, carrying every kind of cargo, so the safety of vessels is critical.Capt. Andrew Kinsey, Senior Marine Risk Consultant - Allianz Risk Consulting, joins the AGCS Podcast to discuss the findings…

On today's show, Dogan Kaleli, Head of Program Business - North America, is on to discuss technology as an insurance "game changer." Tune in to hear how the use of artificial intelligence can impact claims processing and how insurers and program administrators work together to create a better customer experience.…

In the latest of our Four Questions For series; John Colis, President & CEO of Euclid Program Managers joins the show to discuss the future of MGA's and how InsureTech is shaping the industry. Plus, John looks at the M&A market as it pertains to the formation, buying and selling of MGA's. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @AGCS_InsuranceRate, r…

Around the world, wildfires are threatening economies and communities. The 2017 wildfire season set records across the globe, hitting California exceptionally hard. Not only did California see the largest wildfire on record (Thomas) but the full year accounted for more than $16 billion in damage. Amoli Patel, Global Head of Agribusiness and Karen W…

In the latest of our Four Questions For series; Scott Steinmetz, Global Head of MidCorp within Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) answers questions around the role of ARC in the program industry and how MGUs are supported.Get a quick overview of program performance and learn how technology is playing a pivotal role for Program Administrators.Don't forge…

Global Head of Project Cargo, Kevin Wolfe, joins the AGCS Podcast to help break down the complexities of the project cargo business, and what puts AGCS in a league of its own.If you have any questions for Kevin or his team, you can reach out via email: Kevin.Wolfe@agcs.allianz.comTo suggest a future topic or guest for the podcast, feel free to reac…

Our next podcast in the "Four Questions For" series will highlight global programs and discuss how technology is advancing the programs space. Paul Schiavone, Global Head of Alternative Risk Transfer, will address these and other topics. How are programs growing on a global scale? How can Alternative Risk Transfer help a Program Administrator?We ha…

Welcome back to the AGCS Podcast! On today's show, we are happy to debut a new podcast series titled, "Four Questions For..." The series will highlight the Programs industry and reveal insights from the many AGCS thought leaders. We have experts around the globe including over 200 in North America dedicated to programs set to answer any questions y…

Preparedness is crucial to mitigating the risks companies face before, during and after extreme weather events such as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria – or indeed any other type of disaster. Having a plan to stabilize critical business functions and production, recover losses and continue the revenue stream is key – and it should be stress-tested…

On May 25, 2018 the Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect across the EU, but when the regulation hits the books... what can businesses expect? Marek Stanislawski, Deputy Global Head of Cyber at AGCS joins the podcast to discuss how businesses can get prepared for the incoming regulation, what effect the GDPR will have on compani…

The seventh annual Allianz Risk Barometer revealed the top risk as identified by over 1,900 risk experts in over 80 countries to be Business Interruption - for the sixth consecutive year. Coming in at a strong number two, with 40% of the responses, was Cyber Risk. On this podcast, Tom Varney, Regional Manager of the Americas, Allianz Risk Consultin…

On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Founder and President of AeronomX, Walter Kraujalis. The moderator of AernomX's Safety Officer Teleconferences, Walter brings questions his listeners have asked and Allianz Aviation experts Tim Thomspon and Dave Watkins are here to answer them!If you have any follow up questions for Dave or Tim, you c…

Christof Bentele, Global Head of Crisis Management is on the podcast discussing the findings of the new Allianz report "Product Recall: Managing The Impact Of The New Risk Landscape".The full report is available for download on our website (agcs.allianz.com) or by following this link: http://bit.ly/RecallReportIf you have questions, suggestions, or…

Capt. Andrew Kinsey joins the podcast to discuss how the changing world of cyber risk can impact the shipping industry. Learn more in AGCS' 2017 Safety and Shipping Review available for download, here: http://bit.ly/2srfbYJIf you have questions, suggestions, or comments, please feel free to shoot us an email at AGCSCommunication@allianz.com.**We ar…

Jack Russell, Head of Program sales discusses the evolution of the programs space as well as what the future looks like in the industry ahead of the TMPAA Annual Summit from Oct. 15-16 in Scottsdale Ariz.Oleh Hugo Kidston

The sixth annual Allianz Risk Barometer revealed the top risk as identified by over 1,200 risk experts in over 50 countries to be Business Interruption. On this podcast, Volker Muench, Global Practice Leader, Property IT Communication, and Thomas Varney, Regional Manager Americas, Allianz Risk Consulting, discuss the increasing incidence and uncert…

While cyber risks and exposures continue to threaten businesses, seniormanagers find themselves in the line of fire. Emy Donavan, Head of CyberNorth America, discusses how companies can protect themselves from cyberthreats in this new AGCS Podcast, released in compliment to the recentlypublished report, "D&O Insurance Insights - Management Liabilit…

While cyber risks and exposures continue to threaten businesses, seniormanagers find themselves in the line of fire. Emy Donavan, Head of CyberNorth America, discusses how companies can protect themselves from cyberthreats in this new AGCS Podcast, released in compliment to the recentlypublished report, "D&O Insurance Insights - Management Liabilit…

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