www.futureofrisk.com Marie Knight, Head of Direct Markets Strategic Services with Zurich North America addresses the current trends and challenges facing auto dealers. Knight provides valuable insights into the effects on dealerships and offers optimistic projections on the ways in which today’s dealerships are leveraging innovative thinking to tackle emerging challenges. Despite facing many hurdles over the last few years, Knight discusses how auto dealerships have consistently demonstrated adaptability and resilience. RECORD DATE: 3/19/24 ..read more

futureofrisk.com As a trailblazer of “big data,” insurance companies have been responsible for providing businesses with claims data insight to improve loss outcomes and to mitigate risks. Zurich North America’s Kris Shalda, Senior Vice President and Head of Claims Customer Relationship Management; and Larry Zeiner, Claims Vice President and Region Manager for the Claims Relationship Management, give a deeper understanding of how using big data drives changes in behavior, identifies the need for different coverages and provides awareness of loss trends ..read more

www.futureofrisk.com Offering consumer warranties to protect products consumers use every day — like homes, appliances and electronic devices — can build customers’ confidence in both the product and the company. Warranties can also help drive customer loyalty and business profits. Patrick Heese, Vice President, Business Development Relationship Leader for Zurich North America’s Direct Markets team, discusses how providing warranties can help meet customers’ needs while also providing financial benefits to businesses ..read more

www.futureofrisk.com The 19th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report came out in January, highlighting various emerging and longstanding risks. John Scott, Head of Sustainability Risk at Zurich Insurance Group, addresses the reigning top long-term risk of extreme weather as we continue to witness its widespread impact worldwide. Scott also delves into the influence of AI and its role in creating a new top-ranked short-term risk of misinformation and disinformation. Listen as Scott brings offers his expertise as one of the contributors to the Global Risks Report, provides ins ..read more

www.futureofrisk.com Industrial Revolution 4.0 has transformed the way the traditional supply chain looks today. Explore the risks and gain insights into the complex potential drawbacks associated with wholesalers entering the manufacturing space. Bill Seleznoff, Industry Practice Director for Zurich's Retail and Wholesale division, discusses the evolving supply chain, the risks wholesalers may not be aware of, and the strategies wholesalers are using to remain relevant as they overcome hurdles to regain their market share.  Recorded: 12/19/23 ..read more

wwwk.futureofrisk.com The middle market is made up of 200,000 mid-size businesses that play a vital role in the U.S. economy by generating approximately $10 trillion per year. Alex Wells, Head of U.S. Middle Market at Zurich North America, discusses the importance of protecting these businesses by meeting their insurance needs. Middle market businesses are vulnerable to economic, cyber, social, legal, regulatory and natural catastrophe risks. Wells delves into the fundamental roles that insurance companies, risk management and AI play in mitigating these risks to help keep mid-sized businesses ..read more

www.futureofrisk.com Join Keith Daly, Chief Claims Office at Zurich North America, as he delves into various aspects surrounding Claims, and the role Claims plays in reinforcing organizational security, the emerging trends in big data and unfamiliar aspects of the Claims function. Listen as Daly gives insight to the benefits and opportunities of working in Claims. Listen as Daly shares insight into the little-known benefits and opportunities of a fulfilling Claims career that impacts communities by restoring people's lives and businesses. Record date: 9/8/23 ..read more

https://www.futureofrisk.com Cyber risk is a rapidly evolving landscape. Over the past decade, device adoption has increased six-fold and it has doubled over the past three years. Michelle Chia, Head of Professional Liability and Cyber, and David Shluger, Vice President of Cyber Risk at Zurich North America, note that many businesses are not adequately prepared to deal with cyber threats. As the pace of technological advancements continues to accelerate, they urge businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and take proactive steps to protect themselves ..read more

https://www.futureofrisk.com It’s time to address staying safe, staying productive and staying ahead of the potential risks as business travel has turned the corner to return to the pre-pandemic way of meeting with customers. Zurich North America’s Marty Banaszek, Head of Group Accident, and Andy Zoller, Head of International Programs, discuss the new innovative approach that companies are implementing to stay within their carbon footprint and reevaluating risk management to ensure their employee’s safety while traveling for business ..read more

http://www.futureofrisk.com Going green sells. But companies can, intentionally or unintentionally, be called out for greenwashing. What is greenwashing? Today we’re talking to Vice President and Management Liability Product Officer for Zurich North America, Leor Kaplan, about why you should treat ESG in the same manner and with the same appreciation that you do your financial results. Recorded: 8/23/23 ..read more