S6 EP4: Navigating Climate Risk

Cyclones, bushfires, floods - just some of the natural disasters have become very risky business for Australians. As an expert in the physical risk space Alex Pui understands well the importance of data and modelling in managing these hazards. He is currently Senior Vice President of the Climate and Sustainability Consulting at Marsh McLennan and joins us this week to share his profound insights into the quantitative side of climate/disaster risk. Alex has over a decade experience in climate modelling across Australia, Singapore and Japan with extensive experience across banking and insurance sectors. As a thought leader, he has spoken at leading organisations such as Harvard and The Economist. Listen more to hear about:  ➡️How climate risk is perceived in Japan  ➡️Transitioning from research to the corporate world  ➡️Why individuals should care about climate risk ➡️Why climate risk is material for businesses, e.g. in insurance industry Climate change affects us all, don't miss hearing Alex's expertise on how we can manage it. Hope you enjoy this episode! _________________________________________________ Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-pui-94a33821/ Alex's Climate/Industry Blog: https://www.actuaries.digital/author/alex-pui/