Insuring the future: perspectives on emerging Small Modular Reactor technologies

About this episode

The episode discusses small modular reactors and the unique challenges in nuclear construction and insurance.

In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Gemma Tait, Head of GB Construction, is joined by Kate Fowler, Global Head of Nuclear, to explore small modular reactors (SMRs). Within this episode, our experts discuss what makes nuclear construction unique and challenges faced by insurers and the industry. From determining who holds primary responsibility for insurance obligations, to understanding how limits may vary across different SMR developments, the conversation also examines major supply chain hurdles like sourcing nuclear fuel and managing skilled labor.

People in this episode

Host: Gemma Tait

Guest: Kate Fowler

Topics covered

• small modular reactors
• nuclear construction
• insurance challenges
• supply chain hurdles
• nuclear fuel sourcing
• skilled labor management

Keywords

• small modular reactors
• nuclear construction
• insurance obligations
• supply chain
• nuclear fuel
• skilled labor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GB Construction, Nuclear

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