Episode 169: Today’s Risk Environment with Juliette Kayyem

In this compelling episode, Stewart Foley interviews Juliette Kayyem, a senior national security analyst for CNN and a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Juliette shares her unique insights on two of the most pressing issues of our time: the Israeli-Hamas conflict and the impact of climate change on the insurance industry. Drawing on her experience in government, academia, and media, she explains the broader "threat environment," shedding light on Israel’s intelligence and response failures, the evolving geopolitical risks, and the delicate balance required to prevent escalation.

The conversation shifts to climate risk, where Juliette discusses the increasing severity of natural disasters and their profound impact on insurance companies' ability to assess and price risk. She highlights the regulatory challenges and the urgent need for more sophisticated modeling to help consumers and policymakers understand the growing risks of climate change. This episode offers listeners a deep dive into the intersection of national security, climate, and insurance, with expert commentary that bridges these crucial topics.