What Disruption Teaches Us

In this episode our host Helen Yates, Editor of Global Thought Leadership catches up with Hugh Morris, Risk Management Consultant to discuss how businesses can strengthen their business continuity capabilities against an increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape. Hugh reflects on the ways in which recent global events including the pandemic, geopolitical developments and supply chain instability have reshaped organisational exposure. The discussion explores why traditional continuity plans must evolve, and how flexible, well‑structured frameworks can better support recovery and operational resilience. Helen and Hugh also discuss: the value of focusing on the impact of disruption rather than attempting to forecast every possible scenario how supply chain diversification and improved visibility can mitigate key operational vulnerabilities the growing importance of understanding third‑party resilience and technology dependencies how business continuity arrangements and insurance programmes increasingly complement one another the need for continuity plans to be maintained, exercised and regularly updated Find out more by listening to the full Navigating Risk Podcast episode now. Disclaimer - The sole purpose of this podcast is to provide guidance on the issues covered. This podcast is not intended to give legal advice, and, accordingly, it should not be relied upon. It should not be regarded as a comprehensive statement of the law and/or market practice in this area. We make no claims as to the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein or in the links which were live at the date of publication. You should not act upon (or should refrain from acting upon) information in this publication without first seeking specific legal and/or specialist advice. Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited accepts no liability for any inaccuracy, omission or mistake in this publication, nor will we be responsible for any loss which may be suffered as a result of any person relying on the information contained herein.