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Fortune Favours The Brave
The challenges facing care workers and the importance of staff wellbeing
What happens when those who care for others need help themselves? Understand how care providers can ensure they prioritise staff wellbeing and what the risk and insurance impacts are when these initiatives are not put in place. Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care, our latest care sector podcast dives into the critical yet often overlooked world of care workers. With the expertise of Karolina Gerlich, CEO of the Care Workers’ Charity and Sabrina Meetaroo, Associate Director, Head of Risk & Claims Advocacy, Howden Health & Care. We discuss the essential work that The...
2025-07-10
29 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
We need to speak about the Defective Premises Act - Part 1
The Defective Premises Act 1972 has been around for nearly half a century, and yet has become a central focus recently following the Supreme Court’s decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. The May 2025 judgment has brought renewed attention to previously untested aspects of the legislation, with significant implications for the construction and property sector.Morgan Taylor, Claims and Technical Executive at Howden, is joined by Jonathan Carrington, Senior Associate at RPC, to explain the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA) and its importance, looking at the duty introduced by the Building Safety Act (2022), who is owed th...
2025-06-18
22 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
We need to speak about the Defective Premises Act - Part 2
The Supreme Court’s ruling in URS Corporation Ltd (Appellant) v BDW Trading Ltd (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 21 has been highly anticipated and is now regarded as one of the most significant construction law rulings in recent years. It marks the Court's first major interpretation of both the Defective Premises Act 1972 and Building Safety Act 2022.Morgan Taylor, Claims and Technical Executive at Howden, and Jonathan Carrington, Senior Associate at RPC, examine the background to the case, the Court’s findings, and the potential implications for construction and property professionals moving forward.
2025-06-18
35 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Care Homes in Crisis: Financial Challenges and Future Viability
Care providers in the UK are facing more and more challenges to remain a commercially viable business. Understand the steps they should take to address these challenges while avoiding the risk of underinsurance. Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care. With the expertise of Nadra Ahmed, Executive Co-Chairman of the National Care Association, and David Taylor, Executive Director, Head of Howden UK Health & Care. We provide an overview of the impacts of the workforce and funding issues that care businesses face and the effect it has on a wide-ranging sector facing various risks. ...
2025-05-21
32 min
The Connected Podcast
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but auto insurance rates, experts say
Welcome to The Connected Podcast – your essential hub for discussions on the latest news and events reshaping the insurance ecosystem. Whether you're an industry insider or just curious about how global events are influencing insurance, this podcast offers deep insights into the intricate world of insurance and its interconnected web with other sectors. In our latest episode, we dive into the far-reaching impacts of US import tariffs on the automotive and insurance industries. With President Trump's insistence on maintaining high tariffs on vehicle imports, the US light-vehicle market faces significant repercussions. As of 2024, US light vehicle sale...
2025-03-31
11 min
No fluff. Just ideas. By FatAlpha
Howden Joinery with Jeff Gilbert
My guest is Jeff Gilbert, a forensic accountant and CPA. We discussed UK-listed Howden Joinery with the ticker HWDN. Subscribe so you don't miss any investment ideas discussed! Check out more investment ideas and links to YouTube and Apple Podcasts at fatalpha.com/podcast
2025-03-18
1h 08
The Connected Podcast
CDI says "serious questions" over State Farm's financial condition
The Connected Podcast: Navigating Change in the Insurance Ecosystem In the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, we delve into significant shifts and challenges facing the insurance industry, particularly in response to climate change and evolving technologies. Our hosts explore how recent developments are reshaping the landscape and affecting various stakeholders, from policyholders to insurance carriers. Climate change is at the forefront, with California's wildfire crises prompting State Farm, the state's largest homeowners’ insurer, to propose a dramatic 22% rate hike. Such moves underscore the financial strain catastrophic events impose on insurers, spot...
2025-02-05
10 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Tangenty Tangents of Audit - the landscape of civil claims and risk mitigation strategies
In the second of a two-part series Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Richard Highley and Julian Bubb-Humfreys from DAC Beachcroft as well as Thomas Plewman from Brick Court Chambers to discuss audit reform and emerging trends in regulation. In this episode, we explore the current state of civil claims and discuss risk-mitigation strategies. If you missed the first in the series, find it here.
2025-01-28
28 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Tangenty Tangents of Audit - navigating regulatory risks and the impact of AI
Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Richard Highley and Julian Bubb-Humfreys from DAC Beachcroft as well as Thomas Plewman from Brick Court Chambers to discuss audit reform and emerging trends in regulation. Here we look at changing regulatory risks and explore how AI might impact the regulatory environment and look at emerging trends.
2025-01-28
30 min
Artemis Live - Insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds (cat bonds), reinsurance
Efficiently accessing returns in the Lloyd's & London market - Artemis London 2024 panel 1
This episode features the first panel session of the day at our Artemis London 2024 conference, which was held on September 3rd. It was our third in-person conference in London focused on catastrophe bonds, insurance-linked securities (ILS), alternative capital and reinsurance-linked investment trends. The first panel of the day was titled "Efficiently accessing returns in the Lloyd's & London market." Participants discussed the various ways that investors and allocators can access insurance and reinsurance-linked returns from the Lloyd's and London insurance marketplace. Moderating the session was: Des Potter, Special Advisor, Lloyd's. Joining...
2024-12-19
57 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Care Quality Commission and how their ratings impact insurance premiums
Understand the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the impact that their ratings system has on the insurance premiums of Care Home providers. Hosted by Richard Lawson, Senior Account Executive at Howden Health & Care.With the expertise of Becky Garnett Buchma, Managing Director at Fulcrum Care Consultancy, and Sabrina Meetaroo, Head of Risk and Claims at Howden Health & Care, we provide guidance to help care home providers navigate the challenges of a CQC inspection process.We discuss who the CQC are and examine the different ratings that a care home provider could receive from an inspection...
2024-12-12
27 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Mastering Exit and Investment Strategies in a Shifting Market (part two)
Master your firm's transition strategy as we dissect the world of exit and investment options for regulated firms. Hosted by Chris Davies, Executive Director at Howden. With the expertise of Roderic Rennison, Catalysts LLP, and Alex Canham, Herrington Carmichael LLP, we look at how the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) intensified focus on consumer duty compliance is reshaping acquisition priorities. As we explore the shifting dynamics of the private equity market, Rennison and Canham shed light on the pivotal role of professional indemnity (PI) coverage amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny. With...
2024-11-19
32 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Mastering Exit and Investment Strategies in a Shifting Market (part 1)
Master your firm's transition strategy as we dissect the world of exit and investment options for regulated firms. Hosted by Chris Davies, Executive Director at Howden. With the expertise of Roderic Rennison, Catalysts LLP, and Alex Canham, Herrington Carmichael LLP, we break down the shift from traditional exit paths to modern strategic options. Whether you're a retiring firm owner or looking to raise capital, this episode offers invaluable insights into navigating the current landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the financial advisory sector.We delve into the c...
2024-11-19
38 min
Thursday Breakfast
Bougainville Updates, State of the Climate 2024 Report, Labour Rights on Sleepover Shifts, Fighting Woolworths' Framework
Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines// Vikki John on Tuesday Hometime//Jan Bartlett from Tuesday Hometime, spoke with longtime activist Vikki John with updates from Bougainville. Including, the Class Action against Rio Tinto (and subsidiary: Bougainville Copper Ltd.), as well as the 'Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment' by Melbourne's Human Rights Law Centre. This November marks 5 years since Bougainvilleans cast their ballots in a non-binding referendum vote on independence. The referendum was a key part of the 2001 Peace Agreement that ended the war between Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville Revolutionary Army, which killed up to 20 000 people or 8-10% of the population, and...
2024-11-06
00 min
Talking Bat
Talking Conference with Neil Middleton & Guests
During the Bat Conservation Trust's National Bat Conference (Reading, Sept 2024) we had the pleasure of catching up with many old friends, & meeting some new ones. Here we have created a podcast which includes some of the many people we engaged with. Massive thanks to all, including the following podcast participants - in order of appearance, as follows: Andrew Dobson/Lauren Dobson (Titley Scientific) David Koller (Elekon AG - Switzerland) Nigel Massen (Pelagic Publishing) Naomi Webster/Andreia Correia da Costa (Bat Conservation Trust) Ryan Smith/Katie Smith (Smith Robotics) Martin Bailey (Wildlife & Countryside Services...
2024-09-18
41 min
BARC - The British Automobile Racing Club Audio News and Interviews
Paul Evans - The Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival - Sunday 22nd September 2024
Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22nd September 2024, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport.It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the Pembrey lap record in 1988, less known however is that the team returned five years later to test a ‘stretched’ McLaren MP4/8B powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine. On this day Senna recorded an incredible time of 40.60 secs which remains the fastest lap around the Pembrey Circuit today. Pemb...
2024-09-06
11 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Financial Advisers: Consumer Duty - Understanding the Regulatory Focus (part one)
Join us as Chris Davies, Executive Director at Howden, sits down with Keith Richards, Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Duty Alliance.Consumer duty is reshaping the financial landscape, and the Consumer Duty Alliance is at the forefront of this transformation. In our conversation, we unpack the shift towards client outcomes and the cultural changes necessary for financial firms to thrive in this new era. Keith sheds light on how these regulations demand clearer, more client-focused communication. For information on Howden's Financial and Risk Advisers team please visit our website and find out more about...
2024-07-02
44 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Financial Advisers: Consumer Duty - Understanding the Regulatory Focus (part two)
Join us as Chris Davies, Executive Director at Howden, sits down with Keith Richards, Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Duty Alliance, for part two of our deep dive into consumer duty. Resilience is key for regulated advice firms, and we'll uncover actionable insights on how they can safeguard against unintended financial pitfalls. Explore the crucial role of professional indemnity insurance and the responsibilities brokers have in keeping firms informed about policy changes. We’ll also delve into high-profile cases like the British Steel review and cover the impact of Brexit on regulatory initiatives.For in...
2024-07-02
26 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Insurers: Navigating the Perils of Bad Faith (part 3)
Exploring bad faith claims: human error, the COVID-19 aftermath, and mitigation strategies. Join us with Hilary Harmsworth, alongside experts Sam Vardy and Scott Seaman, who explore these key themes for our final instalment of our series on bad faith.This episode uncovers the latest trends, from the intricate balancing act of addressing both liability and damages, to the heightened risk faced by commercial auto policies and care homes. Alongside this, we assess the sweeping impact of social inflation and economic changes on insurance lines.Beyond the trends, we dissect the implications of virtual...
2024-07-01
22 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Claims and complaints in the psychological world - part 3
What's the real story behind the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) complaints process, and how has it evolved over the years?Welcome to the third, and final, episode of this mini-series about claims and complaints in the psychological world. Join us as we sit down with Max Ekstein from Arch Law to peel back the layers on how psychologists navigate the regulatory landscape and how complaints are meticulously handled. We take a deep dive into HCPC's hearings and appeals process, the investigating committee panels, and the difference between its and BACP's procedures.T...
2024-06-20
10 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Claims and complaints in the psychological world - part 2
We're unlocking the secrets of navigating the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's complaints process with Max Ekstein from Arch Law.Welcome back to part 2 of our series on claims and complaints in the world of psychological and related professionals.We are also looking at the BACP's role and its evolving procedures, especially the significant changes since 2018 and the shift to remote hearings post Covid-19. The importance of promptly notifying insurers when faced with a complaint should also be a priority for any practitioner.Max walks us through the critical steps involved in...
2024-06-20
12 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Claims and complaints in the psychological world - part 1
Ever wondered how psychological and related practitioners can protect themselves from the pitfalls of claims and complaints?In this episode, we are joined by Max Ekstein from Arch Law who unravels the complexities of safeguarding your practice and reputation. Dive into the strategies that can help shield you from issues regards to claims and complaints, and learn about the processes that will help you manage these risks more effectively.We provide insights into the crucial role of insurance policies in the allied health sector, as well as guide you through the stages of handling informal...
2024-06-20
10 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Insurers: Navigating the Perils of Bad Faith (part 2)
Navigate the legal labyrinth of insurance bad faith claims as Hilary Harmsworth, alongside experts Sam Vardy and Scott Seaman, dissect this complex topic, in part two of our mini-series. In this episode we analyse certain states and jurisdictions, as outlined in our bad faith mapping tool. We also discuss different strategies for dealing with bad faith claims, and how to avoid them as much as you can. For more information on Howden's bad faith mapping tool and the topics discussed today please contact Hilary at hilary.harmsworth@howdengroup.com You can listen to the...
2024-05-22
21 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Insurers: Navigating the Perils of Bad Faith (part 1)
Prepare to arm yourself with the knowledge to confront the lurking dangers of bad faith claims as Hilary Harmsworth, alongside experts Sam Vardy and Scott Seaman, unveil the intricacies of insurance law. Our conversation explains how our innovative bad faith mapping tool will aid you in navigating the stormy waters of bad faith claims. Sam Vardy enlightens us on the inception and operation of this new resource, while Scott Seaman, armed with his legal acumen, dissects the ominous repercussions of bad faith on insurers, explaining the potential for staggering costs and damages, as well as imparting strategic w...
2024-05-14
20 min
Artemis Live - Insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds (cat bonds), reinsurance
Collateralized Reinsurance & Retro: Creating consistency & coverage - Artemis ILS NYC 2024 Session 3
This panel discussion was the third session of the day at our Artemis ILS NYC 2024 conference, held in New York on February 9th 2024. ILS NYC 2024 was Artemis' largest insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference to-date, with over 410 registered attendees enjoying insightful debates from our expert speakers, as well as valuable networking opportunities throughout the day. Attendees came from more than 30 countries across the globe to hear thought-provoking insights from insurance-linked securities (ILS) market leaders, all under the theme of "Growing into the higher return environment." This third podcast from our ILS NYC 2024 conference features a panel...
2024-04-23
46 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Navigating the Building Safety Act for Insolvency Practitioners & Property Receivers (P2)
Welcome back to part two, where our host Dan Williams, together with Steve Cox and Emily Clift, helps to unlock the complexities of the Building Safety Act and steer through its implications for insolvency practitioners and property receivers. This episode peels back the layers on the occupation phase of high-risk buildings, detailing the pivotal role of IPs in upholding the safety and compliance demanded by this new legislation. They dissect the responsibilities of the newly-minted duty holders - the accountable person and the principal accountable person - and the steps necessary for IPs to ensure these high-risk b...
2024-04-12
20 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Navigating the Building Safety Act for Insolvency Practitioners & Property Receivers (P1)
Explore the labyrinth of the Building Safety Act with our host Dan Williams from Howden's Restructuring & Resolution team. Together, with his colleague Steve Cox and guest Emily Clift from Kennedys, they navigate its twists and turns.Equip yourself with knowledge critical for insolvency practitioners and property receivers, as they dissect the Act's origins, zero in on higher-risk buildings, and introduce the pivotal role of the new Building Safety Regulator. This episode isn't just talk; it's an invaluable toolkit brimming with practical advice to help construction and insolvency professionals maintain an unbreakable chain of information and understand the...
2024-04-12
23 min
The Market Call
Week Ending 01/03/2024 - Wincanton bid highlights UK value and the problem with EVs
Jeremy & Gareth discuss recovering UK housing activity, the UK's IPO prospects, the EV problem, Bitcoin ETFs, the knockout bid for Wincanton as another indicator of the value in the UK small cap market, improving evidence of equity fund raises, and updates from Taylor Wimpy and Howden Joinery. Looking into next week, setting Wednesday's Spring Budget aside for now, Jeremy highlights the prospects for data about the US jobs market and the impact on inflation expectations. Interview with David Einhorn on broken smaller companies markets. https://open.spotify.com/episode/47E0aMdqtHMkZJznZyWXKW?si=7UMko5KKSNadw8vRVQMU1g
2024-03-02
14 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Building Safety Act 2022: the EWS 1, the Landlord’s Certificate and the Leaseholder’s Deed of Certificate (2 of 3)
The Building Safety Act 2022 is a thorn in the side of solicitors and licensed conveyancers engaged in the sale and purchase of leasehold property. The legislation is still evolving and it is complex. In this three part series we talk with Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training who helps us with some common sense and straightforward advice on this challenging subject. This, the second podcast in this series, discusses how to deal with issues related to this important documentation when acting on the sale or purchase of a leasehold property impacted by the Building Safety Act 2022.
2024-01-31
16 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Building Safety Act 2022: acting for Lenders on the purchase of leasehold property impacted by the BSA 2022 (3 of 3)
The Building Safety Act 2022 is a thorn in the side of solicitors and licensed conveyancers engaged in the sale and purchase of leasehold property. The legislation is still evolving and it is complex. In this three part series we talk with Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training who helps us with some common sense and straightforward advice on this challenging subject. Our final podcast in the series highlights the current position that lenders are taking with reference to BSA issues on the purchase of leasehold property.
2024-01-31
18 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The Building Safety Act 2022: getting started on a transaction and dealing with the vexed issue of height (1 of 3)
The Building Safety Act 2022 is a thorn in the side of solicitors and licensed conveyancers engaged in the sale and purchase of leasehold property. The legislation is still evolving and it is complex. In this three part series we talk with Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training who helps us with some common sense and straightforward advice on this challenging subject. This first podcast discusses getting started on a transaction involving leasehold property, the questions you should ask, disclaimers you should make and dealing with the vexed issue of height.
2024-01-31
15 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Dealing with Difficult Clients
The relationship between a client and their professional advisor does not always run smoothly. We need strategies to prevent difficult situations and to manage them when they occur. In this podcast Clare Yates from CY Training Works offers some invaluable and practical guidance and advice on this very issue. We encourage all our professional service firms to share the podcast across their teams. A few minutes listening to the words of wisdom from Clare will be time well spent…..and may save hours dealing with that next difficult client!
2024-01-31
17 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
A dawn raid... do they really always take place at dawn?
In this episode, Howden's Sam Vardy speaks to Adam Craggs, Partner at international law firm, RPC about dawn raids. The pair discuss what a dawn raid really entails, why they occur and how businesses and individuals should react. Adam Craggs also talks through a free mobile app, developed by RPC, that can be used to help manage a dawn raid.
2024-01-29
21 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Exploring the risks faced by mortgage intermediaries
Neil Williams of Howden is joined by his colleague Iain Middle and guests Stacy Penn from Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) and Rachael Healey from RPC to explore the risks faced by mortgage intermediaries. In this episode they reflect on the state of the PI market over the last few years, moving on to explore what the current market is like for mortgage intermediaries. The panel then assess the historical claims environment, looking at how some of the claims they've seen might have affected mortgage intermediaries. They also look at the role and impact of claims management c...
2024-01-17
24 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Regulation of Professional Service Firms - Navigating the interplay between regulatory issues and PII claims
In the second of a two-part series, Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Alexa Jones and Niall Innes from Mills & Reeve as well as Tim Grey, to discuss regulatory issues affecting professional service firms, and lawyers and accountants in particular. Here we look at the interplay between PII and regulatory issues. There is often an overlap, and it is useful to discuss how this should be navigated. If you missed the first in the series, find it here.
2024-01-08
17 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Regulation of Professional Service Firms – drivers and challenges for regulators and a look at corporate investigations
Neil Williams of Howden is joined by guests Alexa Jones and Niall Innes from Mills & Reeve as well as Tim Grey, for the first of a two-part series where experts discuss regulatory issues affecting professional service firms, and lawyers and accountants in particular. Here we briefly look at the history of regulation, the drivers and challenges for regulators and corporate investigations.
2023-12-14
26 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
International Men’s Day – Leading with Vulnerability
In this episode, our Head of Global Wellbeing Leo Savage was joined by Alex Partridge, former Olympian to discuss the prevalence of mental health in the workplace and how leaders can create a healthy and open environment for their employees.
2023-11-17
31 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Limitation of Liability period: The impact of the BSA 2022
The topic of conversation for this podcast is the Building Safety Act 2022, a landmark piece of legislation with far reaching implications for the construction sector. The act is extensive with more than enough content for 10 podcasts so this time we are going to look specifically at limitation periods for claims and what it means for construction firms' liability. To help tackle this subject, Tom Barney from our Construction and Property Indemnity team is joined by Laurence Paddock from our legal and technical team and special guest Jonathan Carrington, a senior associate at law firm RPC.
2023-11-15
30 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Litigation Risk Management - The lawyer
This is the third of a three part series on Litigation Risk Management where we hear from leading market experts on how clients considering or involved in a dispute can manage the associated risks using insurance and finance backed solutions.In this episode, Katie Armstrong is joined by special guest Sarah Vasani, Co-Head of International Arbitration at CMS, to provide insights from a lawyer's perspective on how law firms are utilizing these solutions to resolve disputes.If you haven't already have a listen to our previous episodes:Listen to part one - The i...
2023-10-11
25 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Litigation Risk Management - The funder
This is the second of a three part series on Litigation Risk Management where we hear from leading market experts on how clients considering or involved in a dispute can manage the associated risks using insurance and finance backed solutions. In this episode, Rhys Williams of Howden is joined by Sean McGuiness, Investment Manager at Omni Bridgeway to give an overview of litigation funding and explore the available financial solutions pre and post judgment. Listen to part one - The insurerListen to part three - The lawyer
2023-09-28
13 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Litigation Risk Management - The insurer
This is the first of a three part series on Litigation Risk Management where we hear from leading market experts on how clients considering or involved in a dispute can manage the associated risks using insurance and finance backed solutions. In part one, Katie Armstrong, from our Litigation Risk Management team, is joined by colleague Nick Minns, from the Structured Solutions team, and guest Ed Yell, Head of Scheme Underwriting at Litica, to focus on and discuss the available insurance solutions pre and post judgment.Listen to part two - The funderListen to p...
2023-09-18
25 min
News & Views by Howden
ARTICLE: Why your home might be underinsured
According to BCH Ltd, 75% of the buildings that they survey are underinsured. Similarly, RebuildCostAssessment.com advise that two thirds of properties are underinsured and are normally covered for less than 70% of their correct rebuild cost. But why is this important?
2023-08-11
06 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The risks faced by insurance brokers - part 2
Neil Williams of Howden is joined by his colleague Steve Ray and guest James Thompson from Mills & Reeve to discuss the risks faced by insurance brokersIn this episode, they talk in more detail about risk management - breaking it down into three key areas; the paper trail, your own people and your clients - before delving into the area of claims - notifying claims and the types of claims being seen.Part 1 - The Insurer
2023-08-01
28 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
The risks faced by insurance brokers - part 1
Neil Williams of Howden is joined by his colleague Steve Ray and guest James Thompson from Mills & Reeve to discuss the risks faced by insurance brokers. In this episode, they look at the insurance market for professional risks, exploring the key areas, which of them really worry the insurers and where the claims come from.
2023-07-13
25 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Recruitment and Retention: Are you brave enough to do things differently?
Julia Graham, CEO of Airmic joins Jenny Screech of Howden and throws down the gauntlet to professional services firms, asking them to challenge their existing workplace culture and question whether this is causing problems with their recruitment and retention of talent.Recruiting and retaining talent in the current environment is going to require many professional firms to think outside the box. Firms will need to be brave enough to do things differently, make changes to traditional recruitment and working models and the management of risk needs to adapt as part of this too.
2023-06-05
21 min
Fortune Favours The Brave
Value Based Pricing: What are the benefits to law firms?
In the current economic climate, law firms will be finding that clients are becoming ever more focused on the pricing and cost of legal services. Jenny Screech of Howden is joined by Shaun Jardine of Big Yellow Penguin to talk about the issue of value based pricing.
2023-06-05
22 min