Insurance Tomorrow

AI: Future risks & opportunities

We explore the artificial intelligence trends and innovations that could define the insurance industry in the years ahead, and what they mean in practice for businesses and brokers. Our new host, financial broadcaster and journalist Georgie Frost, is joined by Akhil Lalwani, Chief Data Officer at Allianz UK and Mary Bowie, Managing Regional Counsel UK at Verisk, a global insurance, data analytics and software solutions provider. In this episode, we discuss: How AI is changing insurance today and what that means for brokers New exposures, accountability and the importance of data stewardship and governance Evolving customer behaviour, regulation and how to ensure AI-driven decisions are fair, explainable and accountable What the future of insurance could look like as AI matures, and the role brokers and human judgement will continue to play Follow the series for notifications about future episodes. You can watch the podcast on Spotify and YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoLD_-KfE3a3mR38xel2jA58gVo3J6-Gs Want to help shape our future episodes? Share your ideas, thoughts and comments here | https://info.allianz.co.uk/insurance-tomorrow-podcast-survey.html Connect with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allianzukbroker] for broker insights and explore the Allianz Knowledge Centre [https://www.allianz.co.uk/broker/knowledge-centre.html] for webinars, articles and resources on business risks and other key topics. A podcast series by Allianz Insurance, produced by Fresh Air Production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insurance Tomorrow returns soon…

We’re back for a new series, and we’re excited to welcome business and finance journalist Georgie Frost as our new host. Each month she’ll be joined by an expert panel to unpack the global trends shaping business and what they mean for the insurance industry.  Tell us what topics you’d like to hear on Insurance Tomorrow this year. You can share your thoughts and comments here Watch Insurance Tomorrow on YouTube and Spotify Follow Allianz on: LinkedIn  YouTube  Instagram Facebook  A podcast series by Allianz Insurance produced by Fresh Air Production. Find out more at allianz.co.uk/broker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 Roundup: Top trends, risks & industry challenges

We’re bringing you the highlights from our 2025 episodes, covering a range of topics from underinsurance and cyber risks to climate challenges and skills shortages, and much more. Join Vanessa as she takes us through the key discussions with our guests from this year, emphasising the most impactful insights from our episodes on: BIBA 2025 Cyber risks Climate change Underinsurance Skills shortages Top business risks Fraud Want to help shape our future episodes? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a review and share your feedback to help others find the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you haven’t subscribed yet, tap the follow button to keep up with the latest episodes. Did you know, you can also watch this episode on YouTube? Connect with us on LinkedIn and explore our LinkedIn broker page for more industry updates. For resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraud: Detecting deception in the digital age

In this episode we’re delving into the complexities of the UK’s fraud environment, exploring its impact on businesses and the insurance sector. Vanessa is joined by Matt Crabtree, Head of Financial Crime Intelligence & Investigation Strategy at Allianz UK, and Craig Kennedy, Partner and Head of Cyber Consulting at HF. We discuss: The current fraud landscape, including ghost broking The effects of fraud on businesses and consumers How brokers can enhance client resilience against fraud The critical role of incident documentation amidst the surge in ‘crash for cash’ schemes Want to help shape our future episodes? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a review and share your feedback to help others find the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you haven’t subscribed yet, tap the follow button to keep up with the latest episodes. Did you know, you can also watch this episode on YouTube? Connect with us on LinkedIn and explore our LinkedIn broker page for more industry updates. For resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skills Shortage: bridging the talent gap

In this episode of Insurance Tomorrow, Vanessa welcomes Nicky Johnson, Head of Workforce Change and Productivity at Allianz UK, and Shazia Ejaz, Director of Research at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to navigate the skills shortage in the UK, what this means for businesses, and the insurance implications. We dive into: How the skills shortage impacts SMEs The implications for insurance costs, including claims costs How workforce planning can help businesses stay resilient The benefits of risk assessments to prevent claims How apprenticeships can help SMEs bring skills into their business Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to rate and review to help others discover the Insurance Tomorrow podcast. And, if you're not subscribed yet, tap the follow button so you don't miss out on the latest insights. For more resources, articles, and webinars on business risks and other key topics, visit the Allianz Knowledge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.