Risk in Context Podcast

Securing the right site is one of the most important decisions in a data center project. But securing the right location takes more than finding available land — it requires a clear view of power availability, labor access, natural catastrophe exposure, and more. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Michael Mathews, Dereck Wischmeier, Laksh Maggoo, and Manglam Tewari discuss the questions data center stakeholders should consider during the site-selection process and share practical advice to help guide better-informed site-selection decisions. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

As supply chains across industries face mounting pressure from geopolitical conflict, shifting trade policy, extreme weather, surging costs, and more, organizations are confronting systemic vulnerabilities that can extend lead times, disrupt operations, and even delay delivery of lifesaving medicine. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's James Crask, Lisa Caldwell, Joao Buzio, and Eddie Albers explore how supply chain risks are showing up differently across sectors. They also share practical strategies to help organizations strengthen supply chain resilience through deeper data-driven visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and tailored insurance solutions designed to address residual risk in an increasingly interconnected risk landscape. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Learn more about Sentrisk. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

In an era of unprecedented complexity, organizations are facing a multitude of risks, including geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, and accelerating technological change, requiring senior leaders to rethink traditional risk frameworks and adopt holistic, forward-looking approaches that prioritize resilience and strategic risk capital allocation. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Andrew George, Carolina Klint, Reid Sawyer, and Michael Mathews discuss the top challenges outlined in this year's Global Risks Report, what these mean for organizations, and how senior leaders can build resiliency that is fit for today's interconnected and layered risk environment. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

The global focus on climate resilience is evolving to emphasize adaptation alongside mitigation, a key theme highlighted at this year's Climate Week NYC. This is fueling increased demand for comprehensive risk management strategies that integrate advanced analytics and innovative insurance solutions to address escalating climate risks. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Amy Barnes and Julie Milbrand, Marsh McLennan's Francis Bouchard, and Guy Carpenter's Kieran Bhatia discuss how the insurance industry is advancing technical capabilities and innovating solutions to tackle rising climate risks. They also explore how improved climate risk analytics are enhancing investment decisions and the critical role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in accelerating the adoption of effective resilience measures. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Read Marsh's 2025 Corporate Adaptation Survey and our report, Tackling the heat challenge. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

Organizations continue to face an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. Amid ongoing geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions and supply chain disruptions, a robust and comprehensive cyber risk management strategy can help businesses mitigate risks and improve resiliency. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh McLennan's Dan Bowden speaks with Marsh's Helen Nuttall and Matt Berninger about the importance of reviewing and reinforcing cyber controls to help minimize cyber exposures and uncertainty and better protecting their people, finances, and operations from cyber threats. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Read Cybersecurity Signals, Connecting Controls and Incident Outcomes and The 2025 OT Security Financial Risk Report. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

Extreme heat, characterized by sustained periods of unusually high temperatures, poses significant health, economic, and social challenges globally, impacting people, infrastructure, and businesses worldwide. To effectively mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat, organizations must be proactive in how they prepare for, adapt to, and manage current and future heat-related challenges. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Jack Watt, Marsh McLennan's Swenja Surminski, Mercer's Tracy Watts, and Rachael Barza from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development discuss some of the challenges associated with extreme heat, as well as risk adaptation and explore management strategies that organizations should consider. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Read our report, Turning down the heat. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to degradation — have come under increased scrutiny due to concerns about their environmental and human health impacts. This underscores the importance of robust risk management strategies and securing appropriate insurance coverage to address the evolving regulatory environment. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Kimberly Mann, Nicolas Dzubanowski, Matthew Kerr, and Chuck Moran discuss some of the main PFAS-related risks that organizations across industries and geographies are facing. They also talk about some of the insurability challenges and share actions that organizations should consider taking to address this evolving risk. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Visit our dedicated page on marsh.com to learn more about the potential impacts of social inflation. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.

As they adapt to shifting investor expectations and a changing deal flow, many private capital firms are returning to fundamentals, focusing on risk management and value creation. They are also prioritizing enhanced exit planning and geographical diversification, with Europe becoming a focal point for many PE firms. This is happening at a time when consolidation among various stakeholders is reshaping the industry and providing new avenues for risk management and investment opportunities. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Emily Almond, Oliver Wyman's John Romeo, and Mercer's Tamsin Coleman discuss some of the top risks that private equity firms should be aware of and share strategies for addressing them effectively. You can access a transcript of the episode here. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.