What tomorrow’s risk leaders need to succeed with Diane Maxwell, Airmic

Risk leaders are being asked to make bigger decisions, faster, with less certainty than ever before. Diane Maxwell, CEO of Airmic, joins Karishma Paroha and Tom Hughes in this episode of The Influencers to reflect on what that reality means for the future of risk management and insurance. From cyber threats and AI to quantum computing and systemic risk, Diane explores why technology is both a solution and a source of new uncertainty. She shares where risk tech is genuinely adding value today, why adoption often lags behind ambition, and why curiosity, humility and the confidence to say “I don’t know” are becoming essential leadership traits. A thoughtful conversation for anyone navigating risk, resilience and decision‑making in a rapidly changing world.   About Airmic: Airmic is the UK’s leading association for risk management professionals, supporting a broad membership across sectors including retail, energy, automotive, food and hospitality. The organisation works with insurers and industry partners to strengthen financial and business resilience, advance professional capability and help members navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape shaped by technology, data and systemic change.   About the International Underwriting Association of London: The International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) is the representative body for companies in London providing international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance coverage. Its mission statement is to secure an optimal trading environment for London insurance companies.    About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.   If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations on digital transformation and law. Thank you for your support!