Risk and insurance considerations for small nuclear technologies

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of small modular reactors in the energy ecosystem and the associated risks and opportunities for risk managers.

Demand for small modular reactors (SMRs) continues to grow as these sources of nuclear energy are increasingly being considered as a means to advance energy security, helping to meet decarbonization and net-zero goals, and catering to growing power demands from data centers, remote communities, and major industries. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh's Amy Barnes, Jim Palaia, Everett Hansen, and Ailish Foster discuss why SMRs matter within the energy ecosystem and the opportunities and risks that risk managers should be aware of in their pursuit of reliability, sustainability, and resilience. 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 .

People in this episode

Guests: Amy Barnes, Jim Palaia, Everett Hansen, Ailish Foster

Topics covered

• small modular reactors
• nuclear energy
• energy security
• decarbonization
• risk management

Keywords

• reliability
• sustainability
• resilience

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