Sight Unseen: Uncovering Risks

As one of the world's most climate vulnerable countries, Australia needs to constantly build resilience against extreme weather events—especially floods. In this episode, host Manisha Tank speaks to Lou Gritzo, chief science officer at FM, and Andrew Hall, CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia, to examine lessons learnt from past events and to explore the evolving role of the insurance industry in navigating the multitude of climate threats facing the country, as well as to discuss a proposed solution of a ten-year, $30 billion flood defence fund.*This episode was recorded on 5th of March 2025 date as Cyclone Alfred approached Australia’s east coast. While heavy rain and flooding impacted many properties, conditions were less severe than anticipated at the time of the recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s an urgent need for businesses in APAC to future-proof their assets against unprecedented climate risks. In this episode, host Manisha Tank speaks to Julien Oliver, a climate scientist at FM, and Terry Weir, CFO of Hana Microelectronics, to explore the firsthand impact of climate change on businesses in the region, and the challenges posed by increasing frequency and severity of natural catastrophes. Hear about how a business dealt with the unexpectedly damaging consequences of a one-in-a-lifetime flood, and the need for climate resilience strategies to mitigate the increasingly real threat of climate catastrophes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are some of the biggest threats facing businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region? Join Andrea Garske, vice president and operations claims manager at FM, and Catherine Osborne, chief claims officer at Marsh for the Pacific region, as they explore with host, Manisha Tank, the rarely discussed world of insurance claims. Learn about what these reveal about emerging risks like climate change, cyber threats, and supply chain disruptions, and how to safeguard business operations with strategies to prevent losses and build long term resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.