InsuranceERM Podcasts

In this episode of InsuranceERM In-Depth, Joshua Geer speaks with Cristiano Borean, group CFO of Generali Group, on how the insurance industry is being reshaped by technology, risk and structural change.Recorded just after Generali’s latest results, Borean reflects on his journey from physicist to CFO, and how that background shapes his approach to managing complexity, capital and risk.The conversation explores the evolving role of the CFO as a strategic partner, the growing impact of AI and data on finance and underwriting, and the major forces redefining insurance today – from climate and geopolitics to demographic shifts and private markets.Borean also shares his views on IFRS 17, the rise of non-financial reporting, and why insurers have a critical role to play in supporting economic stability in an increasingly uncertain world.

In this week’s Insurance ERM Weekly, the team explores what keeps Bermuda at the centre of global reinsurance.They also unpack the rising threat of civil unrest risk, as insurers face more frequent and complex SRCC losses and growing pressure to improve modelling, data and claims handling. And to round things off for St Patrick’s Day weekend, there’s a quiz on the Irish insurance markets. LinksCRO Forum report on SRCCInsuranceERM / Verisk market insight: Navigating the rising tide of SRCC riskEnter the InsuranceERM Americas Awards 2026Irish music and comedy recommendations from the InsuranceERM teamFor St Patrick’s Day weekend, the team’s Irish recommendations include CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and The Cranberries on the music side, with Dylan Moran, Tommy Tiernan and Father Ted providing the comedy picks.

In this festive special of InsuranceERM Weekly, host Joshua checks his voicemail to hear reflections from Martin, Christopher and Ronan on the defining risk themes of 2025.From the growing severity of ransomware losses, to the rise of catastrophe risk pools and the stalling momentum of DEI, each message offers a clear-eyed assessment of what the year revealed - and what may lie ahead for insurers in 2026.

This week on InsuranceERM Weekly:Joshua unpacks the latest twists in the Solvency IIreview as the European Commission’s consultation nears its close.Chris breaks down the stand-off between Romania’sregulator and government, as political pressures clash with financial supervision.Plus, Ronan give you a sneak peek into the InsuranceERM Tech Guide. Check out InsuranceERM’s tech guide here. Listen to our monthly show ‘Is Insurance Boring’ here.